What Happened
Our firm successfully resolved a medical malpractice case involving a cervical epidural steroid injection that resulted in permanent spinal cord injury. During what should have been a routine pain management procedure, medication was injected directly into our client's spinal cord, causing devastating and permanent neurological injuries.
The evidence showed that the procedure was performed while our client was under deeper sedation than safety standards allow for this type of injection, preventing her from responding when the needle entered the spinal cord. Expert testimony established that maintaining patient responsiveness serves as an important safety mechanism during cervical epidural procedures because patient pain can warn the physician that the needle is in the wrong location.
Practice Areas Involved
This result arose from the kind of care reviewed on these pages. If something similar happened in your family, they explain what the records are read for.