Settlement for Medical Malpractice Case Involving Gastric Sleeve Surgery
At Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro, we are proud to share significant legal victories that highlight our unwavering commitment to fighting for justice and accountability. Among these successes, we fought relentlessly for justice in a medical malpractice case where our client suffered significant complications after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery, highlighting the devastating consequences of delayed medical intervention.
We successfully secured a significant verdict for our client, a 41-year-old Nassau County resident, who experienced severe complications following a routine gastric sleeve surgery. Our client, who sought the procedure to improve their health and quality of life, began experiencing serious issues tolerating fluids and food shortly after the operation.
Despite repeated complaints and clear signs of complications, the surgeon failed to properly investigate or address these symptoms in a timely manner. The continued lack of intervention caused prolonged suffering, exacerbating the medical issues and leading to unnecessary distress and physical complications.
Our client, a caring professional and family member, trusted their medical team to provide proper post-operative care and identify any arising complications. Instead, the failure to investigate and treat these issues resulted in:
Ongoing pain and discomfort: The client struggled with severe gastrointestinal issues for an extended period.
Significant weight loss and malnutrition: The inability to tolerate fluids or solid food resulted in malnutrition and weakness.
Prolonged emotional distress: The uncertainty surrounding the condition led to anxiety, frustration, and a diminished quality of life.
This case underscores the critical importance of timely post-surgical intervention and the devastating consequences when healthcare providers fail to meet the standard of care.
Our experienced team of medical malpractice attorneys conducted a thorough investigation to uncover the negligence that led to our client’s suffering. We:
Reviewed Medical Records: We carefully examined post-operative notes, patient complaints, and physician responses to establish the breach in the standard of care.
Collaborated with Medical Experts: Independent specialists provided testimony on how the surgeon’s delay in intervention caused unnecessary harm.
Demonstrated the Impact: We highlighted the physical, emotional, and financial toll of the surgeon’s negligence on our client’s life.
Fought for Compensation: Our legal strategy ensured the jury understood the long-term effects of the malpractice and delivered a verdict that provided meaningful restitution.
This case resulted in a $7.5 million verdict that not only compensated our client for their ongoing medical expenses, pain, and suffering but also held the negligent surgeon accountable for their failure to act. This substantial outcome provides the financial support our client needs to manage their recovery and highlights the critical importance of holding medical professionals accountable for substandard care. This outcome serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of advocating for patients who suffer due to medical malpractice.