Never Events

While each case is unique, many never-event claims share familiar themes:

• Operation performed on the wrong site or the wrong patient
• Leaving a foreign object inside a patient after surgery
• Performing the wrong surgical procedure entirely

• Use of contaminated or defective medical devices or biologics
• Malfunctioning equipment used in routine patient care

• Medication errors resulting in serious harm or death
• Patient falls, suicide or elopement from a facility
• Hospital discharge of a patient who cannot safely make decisions

These errors can crystalize into life-changing harm and deeply affect patients and families.

Victims may face permanent disability, severe injury, or death as a direct result of a never event.

The trauma of a preventable error can bring emotional devastation, loss of trust in the healthcare system, and a heavy financial burden. Victims often incur extensive medical bills, long-term care costs, lost income, and reduced quality of life.

When something that should never have happened occurs, you need an attorney who combines medical insight with legal expertise.

We review hospital records, surgical logs, device usage reports, medication histories, and other relevant documents. We consult independent medical and safety-system experts to determine exactly how the event occurred and why it was preventable.

Liability may extend to surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, hospitals, device manufacturers, or other parties. We identify every potential defendant so your claim is as comprehensive as possible.

We seek recovery for every measurable loss including medical and care costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Medical malpractice claims involving never events follow strict time limits. We ensure all necessary actions are taken promptly so your right to compensation is protected.

Our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex medical-malpractice cases, including those involving never events. We understand the systems that must fail for a never event to occur and we know how to investigate those failures. We are committed to compassionate client communication, thorough preparation, and strong advocacy.

If you or a loved one experienced harm due to a preventable “never event,” you deserve an attorney who will hold the negligent parties accountable and fight for your recovery. Contact us today to schedule a free and confidential consultation.