Sponge Left Inside Client Causes Permanent Injuries, $375,000 Settlement

Settlement/Verdict: $375,000.00

Attorney: Harry A. Sieben, Jr.
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Client Injury: Numerous Infections, Permanent Injuries

Our client underwent surgery to prevent a cancerous bladder condition.  According to his surgeon, the surgery was a success and he was released from the hospital 8 days later. Approximately three weeks after the surgery, our client was re-admitted with severe fever and vomiting. CT scans were obtained and showed that a laparotomy pad or sponge had been left inside our client's body cavity during the original surgery.

A second surgery was done to remove the lap sponge and drain the abscess.  Following that surgery, our client developed a number of infections and suffered permanent and ongoing injuries.

Harry Sieben pursued a medical negligence claim against the treating facility and received a settlement for our client in the amount of $375,000.

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