Burn injuries that occur during surgery are among the most severe and preventable forms of medical harm. At Van Wey & Metzler, we represent clients across Tulsa who have suffered life-changing injuries due to operating room burns. These injuries often stem from surgical team negligence, improper equipment use, or product failures during medical procedures. Our Tulsa-based legal team is committed to helping victims and their families obtain accountability and compensation.
While most surgeries proceed without issue, burn injuries in the operating room can happen when protocols are ignored or safety measures break down. These injuries may result from electrical equipment malfunctioning, flammable materials igniting, or chemical agents being mishandled. In each case, the harm is often avoidable.
Severity can range from superficial first-degree burns to deep third- and fourth-degree injuries requiring extensive reconstructive surgery.
Operating room burns typically involve preventable mistakes. Our Tulsa attorneys routinely investigate incidents involving:
Burn injuries can result in extended hospital stays, skin grafts, multiple surgeries, permanent disfigurement, and deep emotional trauma. When medical professionals fail in their duty to protect patients, our firm stands ready to hold them accountable.
Surgical fires are rare but devastating. They often occur when an ignition source (like a laser or cautery device), fuel (such as alcohol-based preps or drapes), and oxygen come together in an enclosed space. Surgical teams are trained to prevent this so any failure in those protocols may constitute negligence.
Our Tulsa-based legal team investigates surgical fires by examining:
If a fire occurred during surgery in a Tulsa hospital or clinic, you deserve answers. We can help you uncover what went wrong and who is liable.
Sometimes, the burn isn’t due to surgical error but rather a defective device. Electrocautery units, warming blankets, or surgical lighting tools can malfunction or overheat. If the product was recalled or known to be defective, both the manufacturer and the hospital that used it may share liability.
In these cases, our Tulsa burn injury lawyers will:
Burn injuries impact far more than the skin. Many Tulsa victims require ongoing pain management, psychological support, and rehabilitative therapy. In the most serious cases, individuals lose mobility, suffer from PTSD, or are permanently disfigured.
Our legal team considers the full scope of damages when seeking compensation, including:
We don’t just litigate medical malpractice cases—we specialize in them. Our Tulsa team is dedicated to representing victims of severe medical harm, and we bring decades of focused experience to these complex cases. We also collaborate with nationally respected medical experts to ensure every aspect of your injury is properly evaluated.
If you or a loved one suffered a burn injury during surgery in Tulsa, you may be entitled to compensation. These injuries should never happen. Let us help you uncover the truth, hold the negligent parties responsible, and secure the recovery you deserve.
Schedule your free consultation today. Call (800) 489-5082 or contact us online to speak with a Tulsa medical malpractice attorney who understands what you’re going through and is ready to fight for you.
When you become our client, you become part of the Van Wey & Metzler family, and you receive responsive communication and support throughout your case.
We represent clients from all across the United States. If you or a loved one has been injured by medical negligence of a healthcare provider or facility, contact us now for a free consultation.
