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Filing a Malpractice Claim After a Post-Surgical Bowel Injury

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Recognizing a Post-Surgical Bowel Injury

Bowel injuries after surgery are often misdiagnosed as normal post-operative pain. This delay can be deadly. Patients typically experience:

  • Severe or worsening abdominal pain
  • Fever and chills
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Distended abdomen
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Signs of infection or sepsis

If doctors fail to recognize these symptoms and provide immediate treatment, they may be liable for malpractice.

How Malpractice Claims Work in Ohio

To succeed in a malpractice case, four elements must be proven:

  1. Duty of care – The doctor or hospital had a responsibility to provide safe treatment.
  2. Breach of duty – They failed to meet the accepted standard of care.
  3. Causation – This failure directly caused the bowel injury or worsened the outcome.
  4. Damages – The patient suffered measurable harm, such as additional surgeries, medical bills, or long-term health issues.

Common Forms of Negligence in Post-Surgical Bowel Injuries

  • Failure to diagnose perforation quickly
  • Improper surgical technique causing unnecessary injury
  • Inadequate follow-up care after surgery
  • Failure to order proper imaging or tests when symptoms appear
  • Premature discharge without confirming recovery stability

Compensation Available to Victims

Successful malpractice claims can help patients and families recover:

  • Coverage of all medical expenses, including ongoing treatment
  • Reimbursement for lost wages and loss of future earnings
  • Damages for pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
  • Compensation for permanent disability or reduced quality of life

Hospitals and insurers aggressively defend malpractice claims. They may argue that the bowel injury was an “unavoidable complication” rather than negligence. An experienced malpractice attorney will:

  • Review surgical records and expert opinions
  • Work with medical experts to prove negligence
  • Identify every party that may be liable (surgeon, hospital, nursing staff)
  • Pursue full compensation for the patient and family

Taking Action After a Post-Surgical Bowel Injury

Time is limited. In Ohio, most malpractice claims must be filed within one year of the injury or discovery of the negligence. Waiting too long may forfeit your right to compensation.

If you or a loved one suffered a bowel injury after surgery, don’t wait to act. Justice and financial recovery may depend on how quickly you seek help.

👉 Schedule a free case review with Buckeye Law Group today.
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