Veterans and military families trust Massachusetts VA medical centers for safe surgery. But preventable errors still happen too often.
Massachusetts law labels certain surgical mistakes as "never events" that should never happen. These include wrong-site surgeries and retained instruments.
Our founding attorney is both a licensed lawyer and medical doctor. We understand how medical providers fail to meet care standards.
If you were hurt during surgery at a Massachusetts federal facility, the Federal Tort Claims Act protects your rights.
What Causes Surgical Errors at Massachusetts Military & VA Hospitals?
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Inadequate Pre-Operative Planning: Surgical teams may skip important safety steps and perform surgery on the wrong site.
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Communication Breakdowns During Surgery: Poor teamwork can lead to medication errors and missed complications.
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Failure to Follow Safety Checklists: Not following safety rules can lead to retained instruments and wrong-patient surgeries.
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Inadequate Post-Operative Monitoring: Staff may miss dangerous complications like infections and bleeding.
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Surgeon Fatigue and Understaffing: Tired surgeons and short-staffed teams make more mistakes.
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Equipment Malfunctions: Poorly maintained equipment can cause injuries during surgery.
Massachusetts Facilities Where We Handle Surgical Errors Cases
We help patients at these major federal medical facilities in Massachusetts:
VA Boston Healthcare System (Boston) - One of New England's largest VA centers, performing thousands of surgeries yearly.
Hanscom Air Force Base Medical Facility (Bedford) - Serves active duty personnel and families with various surgical services.
Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod Medical Facility (Bourne) - Limited resources may affect surgical care quality.
View all Massachusetts VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Surgical Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Surgery on the wrong body part or patient
- Objects left inside your body after surgery
- Unexpected complications requiring more surgery
- Different procedure than what you agreed to
- Damage to areas not involved in the surgery
- Poor post-surgery monitoring and care
- Medical records don't match the planned surgery
Damages Available in Massachusetts Surgical Errors Cases
Economic Damages
Victims can recover money for medical costs, including $15,000 to $100,000 for corrective surgeries. This covers therapy, lost wages, and care costs.
Non-Economic Damages
Victims can seek payment for pain, emotional distress, and lost quality of life from surgical errors.