Quick Case Evaluation
- Did the paralysis or loss of sensation occur after surgery in the recovery room, rather than during the procedure itself?
- Was there a delay in a doctor "rounding" or responding to complaints of numbness or severe back pain post-op?
- Was a hematoma (blood clot) or infection found near the spine only after it was too late to reverse the damage?
Failure to Rescue: The Leading Cause of Post-Op Paralysis
Hospital paralysis cases are frequently "Failure to Rescue" cases. In San Antonio surgical centers, nurses and residents are required to monitor a patient’s neurological status every hour following a spinal procedure. If a patient develops a spinal bleed (epidural hematoma), there is a very short "window of opportunity" to return to the operating room and decompress the spine.
Why Timing is Everything in Spinal Negligence
When that window is missed, a routine surgery becomes a life-sentence of paralysis. Proving these cases requires an intensive review of nursing logs and vitals. Did the nurse document that the patient couldn't move their toes at 2:00 AM, but the doctor wasn't paged until 7:00 AM? That five-hour delay is often the difference between walking again and permanent disability.
Holding San Antonio Hospitals Accountable
Because Byron Miller understands both the medical and legal standards of post-operative care, our firm can pinpoint exactly when the Standard of Care was breached. We fight to secure the massive resources needed for spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation, specialized medical equipment, and the 24-hour care that a paralysis victim requires.
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