Westchester County Anesthesia Error Lawyer

Anesthesia errors occur when medical professionals fail to properly administer or monitor anesthesia during a procedure. These errors can cause serious injuries, long-term disabilities, or death. If you or a loved one has been harmed by this type of medical malpractice, we can help. Call (914) 993-0393 or message us online to arrange a free consultation today.

Why Injured Patients Trust Fiedler Deutsch, LLP

• We consult top medical experts in anesthesiology and related specialties to build strong, evidence-based malpractice claims.
• We have secured millions of dollars for injured patients through verdicts and settlements in complex medical malpractice cases.
• We pursue every case aggressively and are fully prepared to take claims to trial when necessary to achieve maximum results.
• We do not charge legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Why Anesthesia Errors Happen

Anesthesia errors usually stem from medical negligence. Anesthesiologists must carefully assess patients, administer precise dosages, and monitor vital signs during surgery. Failure at any stage can cause serious injury or death. Common causes of anesthesia errors include:

• Dosage errors: Overdosing can lead to cardiac arrest or brain injury. Underdosing can result in the patient waking during surgery.
• Failure to monitor: Anesthesiologists must track heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. Neglecting these duties can have fatal consequences.
• Intubation mistakes: Improper intubation may cut off oxygen supply, causing brain damage or death.
• Allergic reactions: Administering drugs without checking for allergies is a serious form of negligence.
• Defective equipment: Broken or poorly maintained monitors, ventilators, or pumps can cause life-threatening failures.
• Poor communication: Miscommunication between surgical teams often leads to critical errors in timing, dosage, or medication type.

Types of Injuries Caused by Anesthesia Errors

Victims of anesthesia errors often face long-term or permanent consequences, such as:

• Brain damage from lack of oxygen
• Postoperative awareness and trauma
• Organ failure from improper sedation
• Stroke or heart attack due to overdose
• Death caused by anesthesia-related complications

These injuries may require extensive medical care, physical therapy, or lifelong assistance. In fatal cases, surviving family members have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim.

Your Legal Rights in Westchester County

Under New York law, victims of anesthesia errors can file a medical malpractice lawsuit. To succeed, you must prove:

• The anesthesiologist or medical provider owed you a duty of care
• That duty was breached by negligent action or inaction
• The breach directly caused your injuries
• You suffered measurable damages as a result

The claim must be filed within 2 years and 6 months from the date of the malpractice or the end of ongoing treatment under CPLR § 214-a.

Why Hire an Attorney

Medical malpractice cases are complex. Hospitals and insurers have legal teams ready to protect their interests. You need a Westchester County medical malpractice attorney with the experience and resources to stand up to them. A qualified malpractice lawyer will:

• Obtain and review detailed medical records
• Consult with medical experts to establish negligence
• Handle negotiations with insurers
• File all necessary court documents before deadlines
• Represent you in court if a fair settlement is not offered

Speak with a Trusted Westchester County Anesthesia Error Lawyer

Our Westchester County anesthesia error lawyer offers compassionate, aggressive representation focused on results. Call (914) 993-0393 or contact us online today for a free consultation. You pay no legal fees unless we win your case.