Unfortunately, diagnostic mistakes and medication errors often result in post-surgical complications. The Houston medical malpractice lawyers at Hampton & King represent people who have suffered injuries and damages as a result of improper anesthetic administration.
We are here to listen to your case. Reach out to us at (713) 658-0231.
Trust Your Anesthesia Error Case to Us Today
We assume all costs for the investigation and case development for your medical malpractice claim. You will not be charged attorney’s fees, costs, or expenses unless you receive compensation for your injuries caused by the anesthesia error.
Anesthesia error cases are complex, technical, and tedious. They require attorneys who know what to look for and how to prove that negligent administration or monitoring of anesthesia caused your injuries. They also demand a law firm with relationships with leading medical experts who can help strengthen your case and prove your damages.
Hampton & King has extensive experience handling serious medical negligence cases throughout Houston, Texas. Clients choose us to represent them because:
- We’ve dedicated our practice to handling malpractice cases.
- We have recovered millions of dollars for injured patients in Texas.
- We have medical providers on staff that help us evaluate medical negligence.
- We provide personalized client service that addresses your unique legal needs
- We work on a contingency fee basis and only recover attorney fees if we win.
If an anesthesia mistake caused you or a loved one harm, let us fight for you. Call us today for a free case review with a Houston anesthesia error lawyer.
We have helped people recover compensation for:
- Airway obstruction
- Negligent intubation
- Esophageal intubation
- Misintubation or inadvertent intubation
- Misplacement of the Laryngeal Mouthpiece Airway (LMA)
- Bronchus intubation
- Propofol or Midazolam (Versed) overdose
- Xanax / alprazolam toxicity
- Asphyxia resulting in brain injury
- Paralysis
- Coma
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Allergies to anesthesia drugs
- Misread medical charts
- Improper anesthesiologist or anesthetist training
- Death of a loved one
How Do Anesthesia Errors Happen?
There are a number of different reasons that can result in anesthesia errors. From lack of communication to simple inattention, even the smallest mistake can be deadly for the patient.
Hampton & King has developed a strong and proven ability to recognize factors that led to anesthesia mistakes and identify root causes of the problem, such as hospital negligence.
We can help you identify whether or not your injuries occurred due to:
- Anesthesiologists: Some of the most common issues that can lead to anesthesia mistakes include under training or improper training, fatigue, failure to closely monitor a patient, and misreading a medical chart.
- Surgeons, Nurses & Other Staff: Lack of thorough communication between doctors, surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists can result in serious anesthesia errors. Rushing or fatigue due to busy schedules can also lead to mistakes that impact the anesthesiologist’s work.
- The Hospital: When hospitals fail to enforce certain standards or effectively monitor their employees, it can lead to incidents of medical negligence. From insufficient training to overcrowding and understaffing, hospitals can be negligent in a number of ways in anesthesia error cases.
Who Can Be Held Liable for an Anesthesia Mistake?
Multiple healthcare providers may be responsible when an anesthesia error occurs. It is rarely the case that a single provider bears sole responsibility. Accordingly, determining liability often requires a detailed investigation into what happened before, during, and after the procedure.
We can help you identify whether or not your injuries occurred due to:
- Anesthesiologists
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
- Surgeons
- Nurses and surgical staff
- Hospitals
- Outpatient surgical centers
- Healthcare groups or medical practices
Our legal team can help determine what caused your injuries and who contributed to the errors that led to them. Identifying all responsible parties will not only allow you to seek full accountability, it will also ensure you receive compensation from every possible insurance source.
Types of Anesthesia Lawsuits
Anesthesia is generally safe when administered properly. But errors can and do occur at any time before, during, or after a medical procedure — usually with harmful consequences for patients.
Common types of anesthesia malpractice claims include:
- Administering too much anesthesia, resulting in oxygen deprivation
- Administering too little anesthesia, causing anesthesia awareness during surgery
- Failure to properly monitor a patient’s vital signs during a procedure
- Failure to recognize signs of respiratory distress or other complications
- Improper intubation or delayed airway management
- Failure to review a patient’s medical history, allergies, or medication interactions
- Medication errors involving anesthetic drugs like Propofol or Midazolam (Versed) overdose
- Delayed response to changes in blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rate
- Improper use of anesthesia equipment
- Failure to obtain informed consent regarding anesthesia risks
Many of these mistakes are preventable and can be avoided if healthcare providers follow accepted medical standards.
Common Anesthesia Injuries
Anesthesia affects many of the most important body functions, including breathing, consciousness, and sensation. Therefore, anesthesia errors can lead to a wide range of serious injuries to major organs.
At Hampton & King, we help injured patients seek compensation for anesthesia-related harm, such as:
- Brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Cardiac arrest
- Organ damage
- Nerve injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cognitive impairment
- Memory loss
- Seizures
- Coma
- Permanent disability
- Emotional trauma and psychological injuries
In the most tragic cases, anesthesia errors can lead to a patient’s wrongful death. We regularly handle medical malpractice wrongful death claims and help family members seek accountability for the death of a loved one.
Anesthesia Errors That Are Not Malpractice
Not every anesthesia complication can be considered negligence. Patients can always experience known risks and unavoidable complications due to anesthesia — even when providers follow accepted medical practices.
Unexpected reactions to medications and complications that could not reasonably have been predicted or prevented are usually not malpractice. The key issue is whether the healthcare provider acted reasonably under the circumstances and complied with the applicable standard of care in the administration of anesthesia and related patient monitoring.
Next Steps – Schedule a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has suffered complications from anesthesia, we can help you determine whether medical negligence was a cause. As one of the only law firms with a full-time doctor on staff, you’ll be able to get the accurate and clear answers you’ve been looking for—including whether or not your doctor did something wrong.
With our extensive experience, we know how to handle these complex cases. We also know how important it is for you to recover compensation for your damages.
Contact our Hampton & King today to discuss your case and learn whether you may be entitled to compensation under Texas law. Call our Houston medical malpractice firm at (713) 352-7214 to schedule a consult with Hampton & King.