Veterans and military families deserve quality surgical care at Iowa VA medical centers. Surgical errors at federal facilities can cause permanent disabilities and death. Surgical errors can include wrong-site surgeries and retained instruments.
Our founding attorney is a licensed physician and attorney. We offer unique medical and legal expertise. We've recovered over $145 million for our clients in over 25 years of handling FTCA cases.
If you experienced surgical errors at an Iowa VA facility, the Federal Tort Claims Act protects your rights. FTCA claims are subject to strict deadlines and requirements. You must understand these rules to get compensation.
What Causes Surgical Errors at Iowa Military & VA Hospitals?
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Inadequate Pre-Operative Planning: Poor review of medical records can lead to wrong-site surgery.
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Communication Breakdowns: Poor team communication and shift handoffs cause preventable errors.
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Anesthesia Monitoring Failures: Poor monitoring and wrong dosing can cause brain damage or death.
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Retained Surgical Instruments: Poor counting procedures can leave items inside patients.
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Post-Operative Care Negligence: Poor monitoring can turn routine surgeries into emergencies.
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Staffing and Training Deficiencies: Understaffed units and poorly trained staff risk patient safety.
Iowa Facilities Where We Handle Surgical Errors Cases
We represent veterans and families at these federal medical facilities:
Iowa City VA Health Care System - Major medical center serving eastern Iowa veterans.
Des Moines VA Medical Center - Serves central Iowa veterans.
Central Iowa Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Provides specialized surgical services in Des Moines.
Iowa Army National Guard Medical Facilities - Serves Guard members and families.
View all Iowa VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Surgical Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Surgery on wrong body part or patient
- Foreign objects left inside your body
- Unexpected complications requiring more surgery
- Severe infections despite proper preparation
- Anesthesia awareness or injuries
- Unexpected nerve damage or paralysis
- Wrong incision locations
- Emergency intervention for post-operative bleeding
- Missed surgical complications
Damages Available in Iowa Surgical Errors Cases
Economic Damages
You can recover compensation for:
- Additional medical expenses for corrective surgeries and treatment
- Lifetime rehabilitation costs for therapy and medical equipment
- Lost wages when complications prevent work
- Future medical care costs for ongoing treatment
- Home modification expenses for accessibility needs
- Caregiver costs for daily living assistance
Non-Economic Damages
Iowa law allows recovery for:
- Physical pain and suffering from errors and complications
- Mental anguish