Veterans trust Oklahoma's VA medical centers to provide safe surgery. But preventable errors still happen, harming those who served our country.
Surgical errors are serious medical malpractice. Each year, thousands of patients experience wrong-site surgeries and other complications in federal facilities.
Our lead attorney is both a lawyer and a medical doctor. This unique background helps us handle complex medical and FTCA cases.
If you were harmed during surgery at an Oklahoma VA facility, you have rights under the FTCA.
What Causes Surgical Errors at Oklahoma Military & VA Hospitals?
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Wrong-Site Surgery: Surgeons operate on the wrong body part due to poor verification protocols.
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Retained Surgical Instruments: When staff fails to count surgical tools correctly, they may leave them inside patients.
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Anesthesia Errors: Wrong doses or poor monitoring can cause brain damage or death.
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Inadequate Surgical Planning: If surgeons rush complex procedures without review, they may make mistakes.
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Post-Operative Care Failures: Sometimes staff misses signs of complications or provide poor follow-up care.
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Communication Breakdowns: Poor handoffs between teams lead to mistakes in patient care.
Oklahoma Facilities Where We Handle Surgical Errors Cases
We help patients at these Oklahoma federal medical facilities:
Major Oklahoma Federal Medical Facilities:
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Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center (Muskogee): Serves eastern Oklahoma veterans with many surgical services.
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Oklahoma City VA Medical Center: Main VA facility for central Oklahoma's complex surgeries.
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Tinker Air Force Base Medical Clinic (Oklahoma City): Handles outpatient care and surgical referrals.
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Fort Sill Medical Facilities (Lawton): Provides emergency surgery at this Army base.
View all Oklahoma VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Surgical Errors Medical Malpractice?
- Unexpected pain or numbness after surgery
- Finding surgical tools left in your body
- Surgery on the wrong body part
- Severe infections at surgery sites
- Unexpected nerve damage or paralysis
- Problems from anesthesia
- Need for immediate corrective surgery
Damages Available in Oklahoma Surgical Errors Cases
Economic Damages
- Corrective Surgery Costs: Extra operations to fix surgical mistakes
- Long-term Medical Treatment: Ongoing therapy and specialized care
- Lost Wages and Benefits: Income lost during recovery
- Future Medical Expenses: Lifetime costs for treating complications
- Assistive Equipment: Wheelchairs and other needed devices
- Caregiver Expenses: Nursing care or family assistance costs
Non-Economic Damages
- Physical Pain and Suffering: Compensation for pain and physical limits
- Emotional Distress: Payment for mental anguish