Painter Law Firm

Plastic surgery risks, deaths, and medical malpractice

Learn the things you can do to avoid being the next victim of a botched cosmetic surgery

Many outpatient ambulatory surgery centers aren't staffed to provide proper infection control or to handle emergency complications

Surgeons often mistake serious complications for being a normal part of recovering from an operation

Learn the questions that you should ask before deciding where you will have your surgery

Poor padding, protection, and positioning can cause permanent nerve injuries

Plastic and cosmetic surgeons must consider breast width and other factors before proceeding with breast augmentation surgery

Wrongful death lawsuit uncovered that surgeon accessed patient's records "on a number of occasions" after her death

Many ambulatory surgery centers are not equipped to handle complications from planned outpatient procedures and call 911 when something bad happens

Before having a colonoscopy, ask your doctor how the reusable equipment is cleaned

36-year-old teacher placed under general anesthesia with propofol, dies shortly after shoulder surgery