Anesthesia Complications

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Houston Anesthesia Error Claims Attorney

Every year in America, approximately one person in 1,000 suffers complications from local anesthetic or general anesthesia for surgery. Deaths from anesthesia complications can result from adverse reactions from a procedure as simple as having a tooth pulled. It is the responsibility of every doctor, anesthesiologist, and nurse anesthetist to ensure that every precaution has been taken to prevent complications in the patients under their care.

Unfortunately, diagnostic mistakes and medication errors often result in post-surgical complications from anesthesia. The law firm of Hartley Hampton, P.C., represents people who have suffered continued or worsened illness or injury as a result of improper anesthetic administration for a medical procedure. Contact Hartley Hampton, P.C., to schedule a no-cost consultation about your claim.

Attorney Hartley Hampton is a trial lawyer with 30 years of experience. Our staff registered nurse, Valerie Purcell, leads and coordinates the efforts of a team of professionals we rely on to fully investigate and develop our clients’ cases for trial. We assume all costs for the investigation and case development. You will not be charged attorney's fees, costs, or expenses unless you receive compensation for your injuries.

We have helped people recover compensation for anesthesia complications resulting from:

  • Airway obstruction
  • Intubation
  • Over-sedation
  • Allergies to anesthesia drugs
  • Misread medical charts
  • Improper anesthesiologist or anesthetist training

Why do anesthesia mistakes happen?

Anesthesia mistakes happen for three primary reasons.

First, mistakes happen because of poor communications among the medical staff assigned to your medical treatment. Simply put, nurses and doctors are often too overworked to fully discuss your treatment and procedures.

Second, some technicians don't have the proper training to administer anesthesia properly. Hospitals and clinics, squeezed for resources, often use anesthesiologists who are not fully trained on the equipment at hand.

Finally, medical charts are not always carefully read by busy doctors, surgeons, or anesthesiologists assigned to your care. A simple thing like misreading information about possible allergic reactions can result in major complications.

If you feel you have suffered complications from anesthesia, we can help you determine whether medical negligence was a cause. Contact our Houston law offices to schedule a no-cost consultation with attorney Hartley Hampton.