Postoperative Negligence in Memphis

Through our extensive experience, the attorneys at Morgan & Morgan have noticed certain types of infections, illnesses, and conditions that commonly arise from postoperative negligence. These are:

• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
• Sepsis
• Necrotizing fasciitis
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Post-op internal bleeding
• Staphylococcus (Staph) infections
• Bloodstream infections
• Organ perforation that went unnoticed
• Blood clots or pulmonary embolism
• Infections at the site of surgery
• Tissue necrosis (death)
• Viral infections
• Respiratory infections like pneumonia
• Peritonitis

These infections can occur naturally, or they can occur due to errors by medical professionals, unsterilized or contaminated surgical devices, unhygienic surgical environment, polluted bandages or coverings, or improper prescription of antibiotics intended to stave off infection.

A doctor is responsible for monitoring a patient for complications that arise from surgery or treatment, preventing and treating infections, monitoring vital signs, giving detailed instructions to the patient for post-surgical care, and correctly prescribing medicine to the patient to aid in the healing process and prevent complications. If medical professionals fail in performing any of these duties because they did not meet the accepted standard of medical care, then they may be held liable for injuries that come as a result.

The experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are skilled at conducting thorough investigations of medical procedures to determine if a doctor or other professional deviated from the accepted standard of care. As experienced litigators, we have the ability to make complex medical concepts understandable to a jury, and thus are frequently able to collect substantial awards and settlements for our clients. If you are a victim of postoperative negligence, do not hesitate to contact a Memphis medical malpractice lawyer. Simply fill out our form for a free, no-obligation consultation.