Cases We Handle

    Surgical Errors

    Operative reports, anesthesia records and post-operative notes are written as surgery happens. When something goes wrong in theatre, that documentation is where a review begins.

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    Linda Laurent ThomasMichelle W. Wan
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    Trial attorneys · Thomas & Wan, LLP
    Last updated: August 2026

    Surgical procedures carry inherent risks. However, preventable errors due to the negligence of healthcare providers can lead to grave consequences for patients. At Thomas & Wan, we strive to hold these professionals accountable for their actions.

    Surgical error cases we handle:

    Claims against negligent surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and hospitals whose errors caused preventable surgical harm.

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    Anesthesia Complications

    These can range from incorrect dosages to failure in monitoring vital signs, leading to serious patient harm.

    Wrong Patient Surgery

    A horrifying but real mistake where surgery is performed on the wrong patient.

    Wrong Site Surgery

    Operating on the wrong part of the patient's body, a preventable error with devastating consequences.

    Retained Surgical Instruments

    Postoperative complications arise when surgical tools are unintentionally left inside the patient's body.

    Post-Surgical Infections

    Poor hygiene standards and negligent post-operative care can lead to dangerous infections.

    Warning Signs After Surgery

    Unexpected and severe pain post-surgery

    Alarming changes at the site of surgery

    Symptoms or illness unconnected to known surgical risks

    Lack of improvement or worsening condition post-surgery

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    Results We've Secured in This Area

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    Failure to Diagnose Necrotizing Fasciitis Nearly Caused Leg Amputation

    Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for future medical care, pain management, household assistance, rehabilitation, and long-term financial support.

    What began as a small puncture wound after a motorcycle accident developed into a severe, life-threatening infection over the course of several weeks. Despite worsening redness, swelling, drainage, tissue destruction, elevated infection markers, and obvious signs of a serious infection, providers repeatedly misdiagnosed the condition and failed to admit our client for emergency treatment with IV antibiotics and surgical intervention.

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    Preventable Heart Attack Caused by Dangerous Stress Test

    Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for future medical care, cardiac treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term financial support.

    Our client arrived at the hospital with chest pain and rising cardiac troponin levels indicating ongoing heart muscle damage. Cardiology providers recognized he likely needed an urgent cardiac catheterization and recommended he remain NPO for the procedure.

    Surgical errorCardiac / vascular
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    Preventable Surgical Wound Infection Led to Sepsis and Multiple Surgeries

    Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for medical care, rehabilitation, pain management, and long-term financial support.

    After undergoing a successful femoral-popliteal bypass surgery, our client's large leg incisions were transferred from the ICU to a hospital floor where the protective surgical dressings were removed and not replaced. While bedridden and suffering from severe diarrhea, her open wounds became contaminated after repeated episodes of stooling in bed.

    Surgical errorInfection
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