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While all surgical procedures carry some level of risk, your doctor has a responsibility to do everything in their power to prevent those risks from becoming realities. If you experience facial nerve paralysis after your stay in the hospital, read this article and speak with an attorney about whether your case constitutes hospital negligence. The attorneys at Rossman Law Group have years of experience dealing with hospitals and can provide you with valuable insight.
Common Causes of Facial Nerve Paralysis
Cranial nerve number 7, also known as the facial nerve, can be injured or paralyzed under the following circumstances:
- Cosmetic surgical procedures
- Nerve block injections for treatment of chronic pain
- Dental procedures
- Mastoid or parotid surgeries
Facial nerve paralysis is also a relatively common birth injury in infants whose delivery is long or complicated. Many patients fully recover from facial nerve paralysis, while others live with it permanently.
Is It Hospital Negligence?
To prove that your doctor or surgeon’s negligence caused facial nerve paralysis, you must be sure of the source of the paralysis. You’ll have to prove that not only did your doctor owe you a certain quality of care, but that they violated their duty by behaving negligently.
Negligence can take many forms. Perhaps your cosmetic surgeon nicked your facial nerve with their scalpel during surgery. Or if you have a newborn with a paralyzed facial nerve, your obstetrician may have used excessive force when delivering them with forceps or a vacuum extractor.
To make a case for hospital negligence, you’ll have to prove that your doctor’s negligent behavior was the direct cause of the facial nerve paralysis.
What Can You Do?
Facial nerve paralysis is a difficult condition to live with. If you suspect that your doctor’s reckless behavior caused the condition, tell your story to a hospital negligence attorney and answer their questions as thoroughly as possible.
If you experience medical or psychological complications due to facial nerve paralysis, you deserve compensation for your ordeal. Rossman Law Group can help you recoup costs associated with hospital negligence.
While facial nerve paralysis is associated with a variety of causes, hospital negligence is a factor in a significant number of cases. If you or a loved one experience facial nerve paralysis after a surgical procedure or hospital stay, call Rossman Law Group for a free legal consultation.
