Lake Charles Anesthesia Error Lawyer With Compassion, Experience And Justice
Last updated on December 10, 2025
If an anesthesia-related injury or illness has affected your life, you might feel frustrated and alone. You need financial recovery to pay for medical care. You also want to prevent this mistake from happening to others.
Lee M. Schwalben understands your pain. He is a Lake Charles medical malpractice attorney who used to be a practicing doctor. At Lee M. Schwalben, M.D., J.D., LLC, he uses this experience to see all sides of your case. Mr. Schwalben knows the complex medical malpractice system, including how to gather evidence about anesthesia malpractice. He will fight for your rights and help you recover the financial compensation that you deserve.
How Do Anesthesia Errors Happen?
Anesthesia mistakes can lead to permanent injuries, including brain damage from anesthesia or spinal cord injury. These errors may occur before, during or after surgery. They often result from medical negligence or careless acts by medical providers. The mistakes violate the standard of care owed to you. Common examples of anesthesia malpractice include:
- Dosage errors
- Improper intubation
- Failure to monitor vital signs
- Ignoring a patient’s medical history or allergies
- Delayed delivery of anesthesia
- Failure to ensure informed consent
Mr. Schwalben investigates all facts to determine if a mistake caused you harm.
What Is The Medical Standard Of Care For Anesthesiologists And How Can You Prove It Was Breached?
The standard of care is the level of skill and caution a reasonably careful medical provider would use in similar circumstances. All anesthesiologists must meet this standard. A breach happens when a provider’s actions fall below this expected level. However, proving a breach of medical standards takes a lot of evidence. You must show the provider’s mistake caused your injury and that, as a result, you have damages.
Mr. Schwalben works with medical professionals who can testify about the level of care that you received. He knows how to gather and review your medical records. This process helps build a strong case for medical negligence.
Should You Sue The Hospital, The Surgeon Or The Anesthesiologist For An Anesthesia Error?
The responsible party depends on the details of your case. Sometimes, the anesthesiologist is solely at fault. Other times, the surgeon or the hospital may share responsibility. For example, a hospital may have fault if it used faulty equipment. The surgeon may also bear some responsibility, depending on their role in the procedure. As an anesthesia error attorney, Mr. Schwalben investigates all parties involved, working to hold every responsible person or entity accountable for your injuries.
How Is Compensation Determined In Anesthesia Error Cases?
Serious injuries from anesthesia malpractice can lead to massive expenses. You may face long-term disability, lost income and immense pain. Compensation, or damages, aims to cover these losses. As an experienced anesthesia error attorney, Mr. Schwalben knows how to calculate all potential damages accurately. Without accurate calculations, you could accept a low settlement offer without realizing it.
Compensation can cover many types of losses, including:
- Past and future medical bills
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Long-term care costs
Damages are often substantial, especially if the error led to waking up during surgery (anesthesia awareness). Nerve damage from regional anesthesia can also have particularly high damage.
Act Quickly: Avoid The Louisiana Statute Of Limitations
Remember, you have a limited time to file a claim. This is called the statute of limitations. In Louisiana, you have only one year from the date that the anesthesia error occurred or from the date that you discovered it to file a malpractice lawsuit. There is a three-year cap for filing any medical malpractice suit, regardless of when you discovered the injury.
Call A Medical Malpractice Lawyer For A Free Case Review
Do you need an anesthesia error attorney? Lee M. Schwalben, M.D., J.D., LLC, uses his dual experience to guide you through the legal and medical challenges. To schedule a free consultation, please call him at 337-557-8377 or send him an email today.