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Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death / Surgical Error
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Case Details
Jury awarded over $13 million to a man and his family after his 43-year-old wife died from complications of sepsis due to a burn injury during colon surgery and delayed diagnosis.
Additional Notes
Doctor caused a burn injury to another part of her digestive system during polyp removal, which was not realized until four days later. Patient died shortly after from sepsis.