Phalloplasty Malpractice Attorneys

For many members of the trans community, sex reassignment surgery (SRS) is one of the most important steps in their transition to the gender with which they identify. These surgeries (which are different depending on the individuals’ biological gender and the gender with which they identify) ultimately change both the appearance and function of the existing sexual organs to resemble the organs of the identified gender.

There are a number of surgical options for trans men, in particular, to become masculinized. One of these surgeries includes phalloplasty. Phalloplasty is typically life-changing for trans men; however, it is possible for the surgical procedure to be life-changing for the wrong reasons. It is also important to note that phalloplasty is not a procedure strictly limited to the trans community; the procedure is also used in cis males as a reconstructive option after trauma or other medical emergencies.

Unfortunately, phalloplasty procedures like other sex reassignment surgeries (and all other surgeries in general) can go wrong – doctors can be negligent and severely harm their patients. This is medical malpractice.

Were you or a member of your family the victim of medical malpractice? If so, you might have grounds to sue. If you are interested in learning more about your right to pursue a phalloplasty malpractice lawsuit for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, do not hestiate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience representing the rights of victims and their families. Our firm has successfully handled all types of claims, including medical malpractice claims. If you would like to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, contact us immediately. Our medical malpractice attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to hold the negligent doctor accountable for the harm suffered.

About Phalloplasty

A phalloplasty is the construction (or reconstruction) of a penis. It is a common type of gender confirmation surgery (also known as sex reassignment surgery). The goal of the procedure is to achieve a penis that is cosmetically appealing, capable of sensations, and capable of releasing urine. During this procedure, doctors take a flap of skin from the patient’s body to build the penis as well as the urethra. Not all phalloplasty procedures are the same, as there are different techniques. The different techniques include the following: radial forearm free-flap phalloplasty, anterior lateral thigh pedicled flap phalloplasty, abdominal phalloplasty, and musculocutaneous latissimus dorsi flap phalloplasty.

The procedure comes with a number of risks, including but not limited to some of the following: urethral fistulas; urethral stricture; flap failure/loss; wound breakdown; pelvic pain/bleeding; rectal or bladder injury; lack of sensation; scarring/discoloration; tissue granulation; bruising; pain. These risks are greater when the doctor performing the procedure is negligent.

What Could Go Wrong?

Unfortunately, many things can go wrong during a phalloplasty or any other surgical procedure. Consider some of the following examples of things that could go wrong:

• Doctors can fail to perform surgeries, they can make mistakes, be careless, and ultimately botch the operations, for instance
• Doctors can fail to perform the surgery on the right patient, for instance
• Doctors can fail to properly administer medication, administering too much/little of a medication, administering the wrong medication, or failing to administer any medication, for instance
• Doctors can fail to recognize important symptoms in the patient which could signal complications or adverse reactions to treatment, for instance
• Doctors can fail to remove all medical supplies used during the procedure from the site, including gauze, tape, pliers, etc., resulting in damage or infection, for instance
• Doctors can fail to correctly read and interpret lab results, leading to issues with treatment, for instance
• Doctors can fail to provide appropriate follow-up care, possibly leading to complications, for instance

Without a doubt, different things can go wrong during medical procedures. Regardless of the specific incident and the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to the malpractice, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. You must explore the legal options available.

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Understanding Medical Malpractice and Your Right to Sue

Do you have the right to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered? If there was a clear doctor-patient relationship between the doctor and the victim, you might have grounds to sue. This is because doctors owe their patients a duty of care; doctors have the duty to exercise care and skill when treating their patients. Unfortunately, doctors can breach their duty of care – they can make mistakes, act recklessly, and even purposefully neglect their patients – this could lead to incidents which can directly lead to harm to innocent patients. When there is a clear duty of care, breach of duty, cause, and harm, the doctor could be held accountable for medical malpractice. In other words, if a doctor’s breached duty of care resulted in harm, victimized patients and their families could sue. If you are interested in learning more about your right to pursue a medical malpractice claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

Recommended Steps to Take

After suffering harm associated with medical malpractice, there are a number of things that you should do to ensure that you can hold the negligent doctor accountable for his or her actions. Consider some of the following recommendations:

• Seek medical care – although you might distrust medical professionals after experiencing medical malpractice, it is important that you seek the necessary care. You must seek multiple opinions to determine the extent of the damage resulting from the malpractice. This also allows you to get necessary treatment to address the harm suffered.
• Collect all medical records – this should include records associated with original treatment as well as records associated with treatment to address the harm resulting from the malpractice.
• Take photographs of all harm – this should include photographs of all resulting injuries throughout different stages (before corrective treatment, during the healing process, after the treatment, etc.)
• Speak to witnesses – although it may be difficult, you should try to speak to any nurses or assistants that were present when the malpractice occurred.
• File a malpractice report – you must file an official report against the doctor, both with the hospital (if applicable) and with the medical board. You should always request copies of your reports.
• Seek the expertise of a medical malpractice lawyer – find an attorney who can provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a positive claim outcome.

You Could Recover Compensation

If you were the victim of phalloplasty malpractice, you might have grounds to pursue a lawsuit for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered; based on the details surrounding your medical malpractice claim, you could also be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm resulting from the incident.

Could you really be compensated for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered? If so, what could you receive? How much compensation could you be eligible to recover? The specific type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive is based on the details surrounding your claim, but could include some of the following:

• Medical costs
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Death benefits (which include funeral and burial costs as well as loss of consortium)
• Punitive damages

If you are interested in learning more about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover (if your claim is successful), you should seek legal assistance to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive.

When you allow the phalloplasty malpractice attorneys at our firm to handle your claim, you can trust that their will always be someone aggressively fighting for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. Our medical malpractice lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to compensation. Our attorneys will not rest until you have received the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim.

The Statute of Limitations

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is essentially a deadline which determines the specific length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If claimants do not file their claims within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, they could lose their right to sue entirely. How long do you have to pursue your medical malpractice claim against the negligent doctor or hospital that contributed to the harm that you suffered?

In California, victims of medical malpractice are subject to either a one-year or a three-year deadline. That is, claimants have either one year from the original date of injury or three years from the date of discovery to pursue file their claims. In addition, it is also possible for exceptions to apply (based on the details surrounding your claim).

As mentioned above, you could lose your right to sue if you fail to pursue your claim within the appropriate length of time. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to pursue your claim, do not hesitate to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

Contact Our Firm Today

Were you or a member of your family harmed as a direct result of phalloplasty malpractice? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a medical malpractice claim for the harm resulting from the incident. If you are interested in learning more about your right to pursue a claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling different types of injury claims. Our lawyers are dedicated to providing victims and their families with the guidance that they need to reach positive claim outcomes. If you would like to speak with the experts at our firm, contact us at your earliest convenience.

At Normandie Law Firm, we know that it can be difficult to access the legal services necessary to pursue a claim. Therefore, we are dedicated to remaining accessible to all affected parties. Our firm offers free legal services – which include free consultations as well as free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim. Regardless of whether you are interested in beginning or continuing your claim (after dealing with an incompetent attorney), you can trust that our lawyers will provide you with the guidance that you need to hold the negligent doctor accountable for the harm suffered. If you are interested in benefiting from our free legal services, contact our firm today.

At our firm, we offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, our clients will never be required to pay any upfront fees for any of the legal services we offer. Additionally, our firm is based on contingency; this means that our clients will not be required to pay anything until their claims are successful. In other words, you will not be required to pay if you do not win.

If you are ready to speak with the experts at our firm, contact our firm at your earliest convenience.

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