Veterans trust Florida's VA medical centers to provide good care. Medical mistakes during treatment can cause life-changing spinal cord injuries. These errors happen when staff ignores safety rules.
Spinal cord injuries often lead to permanent paralysis and require lifelong care. Our founding attorney is both a medical doctor and lawyer. He knows medical standards and how to hold the government responsible.
If VA or military hospital negligence hurt your spine, you can file under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). We understand federal law, medical standards, and FTCA rules.
What Causes Spinal Cord Injury at Florida Military & VA Hospitals?
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Surgical Errors During Spinal Procedures: Wrong moves during spine surgery can cause instant paralysis. Surgeons may place tools incorrectly or fail to see important structures. Small mistakes can cause permanent nerve damage.
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Anesthesia Complications: Bad patient positioning or poor blood pressure control can damage the spinal cord. Wrong spinal injections can cause instant harm. Anesthesiologists must watch patients closely.
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Delayed Diagnosis of Spinal Emergencies: Doctors must quickly spot and treat spinal abscesses, cauda equina syndrome, and spinal bleeding. Even short delays can cause paralysis. Staff should order proper tests.
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Medication Errors: Wrong spinal injections or drug mix-ups can hurt the spinal cord directly. Staff might use wrong drug doses or miss patient allergies. These mistakes can cause permanent nerve damage.
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Emergency Room Negligence: Poor handling of trauma patients can make spine injuries worse. Staff must keep the spine still and take proper x-rays. Bad transport can turn minor injuries severe.
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Post-Operative Complications: Staff must watch for infection, bleeding, or swelling that can hurt the spine. Doctors should treat these problems quickly. Nurses must notice early warning signs.
Florida Facilities Where We Handle Spinal Cord Injury Cases
We help spinal cord injury victims at major VA and military hospitals in Florida. These facilities do complex surgeries that need careful attention.
### Major Florida VA & Military Medical Facilities
- James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (Tampa) - This large VA center performs complex spine surgeries and treats trauma patients. As a teaching hospital, it must closely monitor residents.