One of the more commonly talked about types of medical malpractice is that of plastic surgery malpractice. Putting your physical appearance in the hands of a plastic surgeon is a big risk to take. Most of us look into all of our options and thoroughly research our plastic surgeon before we decide to make such a life changing decision. However, doing all of the necessary research doesn’t always protect you from plastic surgery failures. Many who have done their research still end up finding themselves in the hands of doctors who aren’t adequately qualified or doctors who negligently treat their patients.
Cosmetic surgery medical malpractice can be an emotionally traumatizing situation and can be very damaging on a person’s psyche. If you’ve been involved in what you think is a medical malpractice case, one of the first things you’ll want to do is contact a medical malpractice attorney. Someone qualified on the matter who can tell you what your legal options are and can help you make educated decisions to get you through this tough time.
If you are unsure if your case would be considered, please contact our office to discuss the specifics of your case. Some examples of plastic surgery medical malpractice would be:
- Excessive scarring
- Disfigurement
- Paralysis
- Aesthetic damage
- Nerve damage
- Skin discoloration or other skin irregularities
- Infection
- Emotional trauma
- Death
There are many more incidents where medical malpractice could to be to blame, so always contact an attorney to ask questions. Additionally, because medical malpractice suits can be so complicated, most states have a statute of limitations when it comes to filing malpractice claims. Don’t waste time and lose out on possible compensation for your pain and suffering. We would be happy to discuss the details of your case and assist in explaining all of your legal options to you. Please contact the Law Office of Kyle W. Jones at 661.833.1090 so we may be of service to you.