Surgical Malpractice Attorneys in Dallas
Surgery carries risks, but preventable mistakes are unacceptable. If a wrong-site procedure, anesthesia error, or a surgical instrument left inside caused harm at a Dallas hospital, a surgical malpractice lawyer at McMahon Dean can help you pursue answers and compensation.
Common Surgical Errors and Mistakes
Wrong-site surgery, wrong-patient procedures,
anesthesia overdoses or failures to monitor, sponges and tools left inside, nerve damage, organ perforation, and
negligent post-op monitoring are red flags for surgical negligence. These errors can happen in busy operating rooms from the Medical District to North Dallas-but they should not happen at all.
Consequences of Surgical Malpractice
Surgical mistakes often lead to organ damage, paralysis, infections and sepsis, extended hospital stays, additional surgeries, and long-term disability. The physical and financial toll is heavy-ongoing treatment, lost income, and reduced quality of life all require a settlement that covers the full impact.
How We Prove a Surgical Error Case
Hospitals may label outcomes "known complications." McMahon Dean digs deeper. We obtain operative reports, anesthesia records, nurse notes, and pathology; consult board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists; and show how the
standard of care was breached-and how that breach caused your injuries.
Holding Hospitals and Surgeons Accountable
Depending on the facts, liable parties can include the surgeon, anesthesiologist, circulating nurse, the hospital, a staffing agency, or a
device manufacturer. We identify every responsible party to seek the resources your recovery requires.
Client Story
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"Jennifer and the entire staff provided service that exceeded my expectations. Communication throughout the process had been superior and Jennifer kept everyone informed every step of the way until the sale closing. Thank you Jennifer so much for everything you do and I hope to work with you again."
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Surgical Malpractice FAQs
I signed a consent form-can I still bring a claim?
Yes. Consent to known risks is not consent to negligence.
How do I know if malpractice occurred?
You won't be expected to know-our independent experts review your records and explain what should have been done.
Is there a cap on Texas med-mal damages?
Texas caps non-economic damages, but economic losses (medical bills, lost wages, future care) are not capped. We pursue all available categories.
Will the surgeon lose their license if I sue?
Licensing is up to the medical board. Civil cases focus on compensating you
How long do these cases take?
Because experts are required, many cases take 12-24+ months. We handle the legal work while you focus on healing.
Get Help After a Surgical Mistake
If a surgery at Parkland, Baylor, Methodist Dallas, or elsewhere in DFW went wrong, McMahon Dean will review your records and advise your next steps-at no cost.
