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Medical malpractice claim filed re unauthorized procedure

On Behalf of | Oct 27, 2020 | Medical Malpractice |

When patients in North Carolina and elsewhere are scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure, they may consider it vital to understand what to expect from the operation before it takes place. Even a simple procedure may come with certain risks, and should medical professionals deviate from the initial plan, the health of the patient could be placed at risk. A man in another state was recently awarded a substantial monetary judgment after filing a medical malpractice claim regarding an unauthorized procedure that left him with permanent damage.

Reports indicate that the incident began when the man was scheduled to undergo a simple medical procedure to remove a small mass from his scrotum. However, the lawsuit states that the surgeon deviated from the original plan and performed a more complex procedure. The lawsuit asserts that such action was taken without the patient’s awareness or authorization and that the incident left him with permanent damage.

The man reportedly proceeded to file a medical malpractice claim accusing the surgeon of medical battery and negligence. In addition to running the risk of violating a patient’s rights, unauthorized procedures also have the unfortunate chance of creating new medical concerns that may leave a patient with a need for long-term care. During legal proceedings, he was reportedly awarded a judgment of over $9 million by a jury.

Medical malpractice can come in various forms and the results of such negligence could leave a person with life-altering injuries and in need of permanent medical care. Individuals who feel they have been subjected to such harm but remain uncertain of how best to approach the situation could find it helpful to speak with an attorney as soon as possible for advice. An attorney in North Carolina can advise a client on all his or her available legal options and assist in preparing a strategy to seek the full amount of restitution entitled.