Overview
A client suffered permanent nerve damage after a surgeon mistakenly removed a portion of the ulnar nerve during a biopsy procedure, believing it was a lymph node. Despite additional surgeries, the client was left with substantial loss of use of his dominant hand and could no longer work in construction. The lawsuit against the surgeon settled for more than $300,000.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement Amount: More than $300,000
- Accident Type: Surgical error during a biopsy procedure
- Primary Injury: Ulnar nerve damage
- Additional Injuries: Substantial loss of use of the dominant hand
- Resolution Method: Settlement
- Notable Legal Issues: A portion of the ulnar nerve was removed after the surgeon mistook it for a lymph node
- Medical Treatment: Additional surgeries to try to repair the nerve damage
- Long-Term Impact: Disability remained, preventing the client from working in the construction industry
The Case
Our client underwent a biopsy procedure during which a surgeon mistakenly removed a portion of the client’s ulnar nerve, believing that it was a lymph node.
The error caused significant nerve damage and resulted in the client losing a substantial amount of the use of his dominant hand. The resulting impairment left him unable to continue working in the construction industry.
The client underwent additional surgeries in an attempt to repair the damage, but the disability remained. A lawsuit was brought against the surgeon and ultimately settled for more than $300,000.
Why It Matters
This case involved lasting disability following an error during a biopsy procedure. Despite additional surgical treatment, the client continued to experience substantial loss of use of his dominant hand.
The settlement of more than $300,000 resolved the lawsuit against the surgeon and addressed the significant consequences of the permanent nerve damage described in the case.