Surgical error in which a doctor operates on the wrong part of the body is unfortunately one of the most common forms of malpractice. It is also one of the most avoidable.

When any surgery occurs, several people should check to make sure that the correct body part is operated on. In many cases, the surgery site will be marked several times. When a surgeon operates on the wrong body part, negligence is the only cause.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of medical negligence, contact the Washington medical malpractice attorneys of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878.