A patient was admitted to the hospital for treatment of a severely infected gallbladder. Although the condition was serious, surgery was planned as the appropriate treatment. The patient agreed to a laparoscopic gallbladder removal procedure with the expectation of a successful outcome and recovery.
During the operation, the surgeon encountered significant inflammation and swelling in the surgical field. The increased swelling made the procedure more difficult and created substantial risk of complications.
At this point, standard medical practice would have been to stop the surgery, allow the infection to be treated with antibiotics, reduce the inflammation, and attempt the procedure again when conditions were safer.
The surgeon did not follow this standard approach. Instead, the surgeon continued the procedure despite the unsafe conditions. During the operation, the surgeon misidentified anatomical structures and caused a severe bile duct injury.
This complication required extensive additional medical treatment, multiple interventions, and left the patient facing life-threatening complications that could have been prevented.
Fighting for Patients Harmed by Surgical Negligence
Attorney Matthew Broderick took this medical malpractice case and recognized the critical issue: the surgeon’s decision to continue under unsafe conditions fell below the applicable standard of care.
Medical malpractice cases in Colorado are complex and difficult to win, requiring expert testimony, detailed medical records analysis, and an attorney who understands both the law and the medicine.
Matthew built a compelling case demonstrating that the surgeon’s judgment call was negligent and directly caused the patient’s severe complications. Because of the patient’s advanced age, the court granted an expedited trial setting, which is rare in Colorado. This accelerated schedule proved advantageous in moving the case forward and ultimately contributed to a favorable settlement before trial.
Medical Malpractice Attorneys Who Fight for Injured Patients
At Olson Personal Injury Lawyers, we understand that medical malpractice cases are among the most complex personal injury claims. They require detailed knowledge of medical standards, expert testimony, and the willingness to stand up to hospitals and their insurance companies. We fight for patients harmed by negligent medical care.
We prepare every case like we’re taking it to trial. We come to you at home, a medical facility, or over Zoom.
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If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical malpractice in Colorado, New Mexico, or Wyoming, Olson Personal Injury Lawyers is ready to investigate your case and fight for fair compensation.
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