Your Legal Rights After a Botched Colonoscopy

When Medical Errors Lead to Serious Complications

A colonoscopy is meant to diagnose and prevent disease, not cause new harm. But when performed incorrectly, this routine medical test can leave patients with catastrophic injuries. A botched colonoscopy can cause internal bleeding, infection, and perforation — often requiring emergency surgery, intensive care, and months of recovery.

At Buckeye Law Group, we represent patients who have suffered because of medical negligence during colonoscopy procedures. If you believe your doctor made an avoidable mistake, you may have grounds for a malpractice claim.

Common Errors During Colonoscopy Procedures

Several types of negligence can turn a safe screening into a life-threatening emergency. These include:

• Perforating the colon wall with the scope or surgical instruments
• Failure to monitor the patient for signs of distress or complications
• Improper use of cauterization tools during polyp removal
• Leaving instruments or fragments inside the patient
• Misdiagnosing or missing abnormalities, such as precancerous polyps or tumors
• Administering too much or too little anesthesia

Even one mistake in a procedure this delicate can result in lifelong medical problems.

Understanding Liability in Colonoscopy Injuries

Liability may extend beyond the doctor performing the procedure. Depending on the facts, multiple parties could share responsibility, including:

• The gastroenterologist or surgeon
• Nurses or anesthesiologists assisting in the procedure
• The hospital or outpatient clinic for inadequate training or oversight
• Device manufacturers if defective medical equipment was used

An experienced medical malpractice attorney will identify all responsible parties to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

How to Prove Medical Malpractice

To bring a successful claim, you must establish that your healthcare provider failed to meet the standard of care expected of a reasonably skilled professional under similar circumstances. Evidence often includes:

• Expert testimony from medical professionals
• Operative reports and medical imaging
• Post-surgical records showing delayed diagnosis or treatment
• Witness statements from staff or other patients

At Buckeye Law Group, we build strong cases by uncovering every detail of what happened before, during, and after the colonoscopy.

Potential Compensation for Victims

If negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to recover damages for:

• Medical expenses, including hospitalization and rehabilitation
• Lost wages or loss of earning ability
• Pain and emotional suffering
• Future medical monitoring or surgeries
• Wrongful death damages if a loved one died from complications

We understand that no amount of money can erase what you’ve endured, but it can help provide the financial stability and closure your family needs.

Take Action — Don’t Wait to File

Ohio law limits the time you have to file a medical malpractice claim. Acting quickly gives your attorney the best chance to gather evidence, consult experts, and secure justice on your behalf.

If you or a family member suffered due to a botched colonoscopy, the attorneys at Buckeye Law Group are ready to help.

👉 Contact Buckeye Law Group today for a free, confidential consultation.