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Paralysis After Surgery or Hospital Care: Is It Malpractice?

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Few medical complications are more devastating than paralysis caused by negligence during surgery or hospital care. When patients enter a hospital, they trust that doctors and staff will protect their health. However, preventable mistakes can result in spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, or strokes that leave patients paralyzed. The question then becomes: is it malpractice?

How Paralysis Can Occur in a Medical Setting

Paralysis may develop due to a variety of medical errors, including:

  • Surgical mistakes – Accidental damage to the spinal cord or nerves during an operation.
  • Anesthesia errors – Oxygen deprivation caused by improper monitoring.
  • Undiagnosed conditions – Failing to recognize infections, strokes, or epidural abscesses in time.
  • Hospital negligence – Improper patient handling, falls, or untreated complications.

Determining If It’s Medical Malpractice

Not every instance of paralysis is malpractice. To qualify, attorneys must prove that:

  1. A duty of care existed between the hospital/doctor and the patient.
  2. The duty was breached due to negligence.
  3. The breach directly caused the paralysis or worsening of condition.
  4. The patient suffered damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, or reduced quality of life.

Medical experts often testify to determine whether the paralysis was avoidable or a known complication.

Victims of paralysis due to malpractice may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Long-term care and rehabilitation.
  • Home modifications and assistive equipment.
  • Emotional suffering and reduced independence.
  • Loss of future earnings and quality of life.

Paralysis changes everything about a patient’s life, but the law allows victims to hold negligent providers accountable.

Get Help Now – If you or a loved one developed paralysis after surgery or hospital care, Buckeye Law Group is here to fight for justice.
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