Q: I underwent bariatric surgery due to obesity.  After the surgery, I had a gastric leak that caused significant damage and required me to undergo several different surgeries.  Can I file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the bariatric surgeon who performed the gastric bypass surgery?

A: Gastric bypass surgery, like most other surgeries, has risks inherent to the procedure.  A poor result from a surgery does not always mean that there was malpractice by the surgeon.  Other times, the surgeon may be negligent for failing to promptly diagnose a condition, like a gastric leak, and failing to timely treat the leak.  In those situations, you may have gastric bypass malpractice case.  A qualified medical malpractice lawyer can review your records and advise you if you do have a case.

Free Case Evaluation

Testimonials

For your personal injury cases, I would recommend George Burke at Buckfire & Buckfire. He was professional, knew the law and best of all, negotiated a settlement for me that was fair compensation for the injuries I received.
Kevin - Walled Lake

I cannot thank Daniel Buckfire enough for helping in my No-Fault Insurance claim against State Farm Insurance Company. I am a quadriplegic as a result of a car accident and my insurance company denied me a portion of my insurance benefits. I contacted Daniel and he was able to get those benefits paid quickly for me.

Brian Woodward

more

Case Results

Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyers

$3,750,000 - Michigan hospital suicide malpractice settlement

Awarded: $3,750,000

Pulmonary Embolism Causing Death Settlement

Awarded: $625,000

$400,000 Michigan medical malpractice settlement for frostbite injuries

Awarded: $400,000

More

FAQs

Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyers

• What happens when a patient wants to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a federal government health center like a Veterans Administration Hospital?
• What is a medical malpractice case?

• What is Michigan's artificial damages limit in malpractice cases?

More