“Bowel perforation” sounds terrifying because it is. A botched medical procedure could lead to a minuscule hole in the intestine, colon, or other part of your elimination system, which can easily turn septic—and deadly. A ruptured bowel also called an intentional perforation or a gastrointestinal perforation, is a hole, tear, or puncture in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. It typically happens during botched medical procedures, which can be a form of medical malpractice.
If this happened to you or someone you love, the attorneys at Ted A. Greve & Associates can help you file a suit for damages to cover your additional medical care and other losses. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Charlotte, NC, bowel puncture lawyer.
How Can A Charlotte Bowel Puncture Lawyer Help Me?
Bowel puncture is often the result of a surgeon’s negligence or negligence on the part of part of the surgical team. These cases fall under the medical malpractice umbrella, and as your attorney, we can help you demand justice and the compensation you deserve for your pain, suffering, and trauma.
Certain standards must be adhered to by all medical professionals. Failure to do so or to provide the standard level of care for a patient can be considered malpractice, and the medical professional can be held liable for the harm their negligence causes.
We gather evidence demonstrating that the bowel puncture was the result of a surgeon’s negligence and that you sustained damages because of this, including additional medical bills, lost wages from time missed at work, and pain from your injuries. We’re determined to hold negligent physicians accountable for their actions and stand up for your rights and interests, in court and out.
We gather evidence, including analyzing your medical records with the insight from expert medical witnesses, to prove that your care deviated from the norm and caused you harm. We’re prepared to present your claim in front of a jury or negotiate a settlement out of court with the doctor, their insurance company, and the healthcare facility where you had the procedure performed.
Complications From A Perforated Bowel Can Be Deadly
Bowel perforations can occur in multiple ways, including a routine endoscopy, colonoscopy, or during surgery. If you notice one or more of these symptoms after having a procedure performed on your colon, bowel, or gut, you may have a perforated bowel and should seek immediate medical attention to ensure that you don’t develop sepsis:
- Severe pain in the abdomen, which can happen shortly before the perforation or as it enwidens
- Fever
- Bloody stool
- Cramping
Without prompt medical care, sepsis, an internal infection, can develop in nearby tissue or spread through the body. Left untreated, it can lead to organ failure or even death. The bacteria in your intestines can spread to your bloodstream when the intestine is perforated, causing sepsis to develop in nearby tissue or spread through your body.
Help After Medical Malpractice
Bowel perforations are one of the most common surgical errors and carry a deadly risk of infection. If you or a loved one experienced sepsis or organ failure after the procedure, or if your loved one passed away due to surgical malpractice, then we can help you explore your legal options, including filing a suit for damages. Contact Ted A. Greve & Associates today for a free consultation with a skilled Charlotte bowel puncture lawyer.
