• Surgical Injury
• Surgical Infection
• Prolonged Surgery
• Incorrect Incision
• Incorrect Operation
• Organ Damage
• Nerve Damage
• Wrong Patient Surgery
• Wrong Site Surgery
• Cosmetic Surgery Error
• Plastic Surgery Error
• Contaminated Instruments

Nerve damage is a common ailment marked by an array of sensations, from mild tingling to complete loss of feeling. In rare cases, nerve damage results in paralysis and even death. While the causes of nerve damage vary -- ranging from simple fractures to extreme physical injury or disease -- it can also be caused by a medical professional's inexperience, negligence, or recklessness.

Common Physician Mistakes

Any invasive surgical procedure has the potential to result in nerve damage if not correctly performed. Physician mistakes that can result in nerve damage include:

• Improper administration of local anesthesia
• Incorrect incision
• Failure to diagnose or treat a condition which, if left untreated, can result in nerve damage
• General negligence

Nerve Damage: Consequences

Nerve damage can cause a minor inconvenience, or a serious lifelong condition, depending on its location and severity. Consequences can range from:

• Chronic parasthesia, or burning sensation
• Acute pain
• Cardiac arrest
• Regional loss of sensitivity
• Regional loss of mobility
• Deformity
• Paralysis

These consequences are usually non-reversible, but in some cases, they can be corrected with surgical procedures that carry their own risks.

Have you been a victim of nerve damage? We can help. You may be entitled to compensation for your damages. Contact us today for a free case evaluation from a qualified Jacksonville medical malpractice lawyer in your area to learn your options.