New York Postoperative Infection Attorneys

NYC Lawyers Representing Victims of Post-Surgical Infections

Infection is a risk during any surgical operation, which is why it is important to carefully observe patients while they are recovering and treat any signs of infection promptly and appropriately. Untreated post-surgical infections can have serious and even fatal results.

At The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C., our New York postoperative infection lawyers are dedicated to holding negligent hospitals accountable for failing to diagnose and treat infections. Our lead attorney, David Perecman, has more than 30 years of New York legal experience.

Based in Manhattan, we serve clients in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester and Long Island. Don't hesitate to contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced medical malpractice and wrongful death lawyer.

Holding Hospitals Accountable for Inadequate Prevention and Treatment

Any surgical incision exposes the patient to the possibility of serious infections, including bone and blood infections. Hospitals can reduce this risk by following strict sterilization procedures to avoid exposing patients to staph bacteria and other dangerous hospital-acquired infections.

Post-surgery, if a client reports potential infection symptoms such as pain or fever, he or she needs to receive the appropriate treatment as quickly as possible.

Simply giving a patient oral antibiotics may not be enough. For a serious infection in a surgical incision, it may be necessary for antibiotics to be administered in a more specific or localized fashion. Surgical and recovery room staff members are supposed to be trained in these procedures.

If you have suffered serious harm or have lost a loved one as a result of an infection after surgery, you deserve an opportunity to hold the responsible party accountable and get fair compensation for your suffering. Let us put our experience and passion to work for you.

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