08/24/2026
A doctor says it was a “known complication.” But does that automatically mean no one did anything wrong?
Not necessarily.
A complication may be recognized in medicine and still raise serious questions about how it happened, whether it should have been caught sooner, and whether the response was appropriate once warning signs appeared.
Our newest Tower Law article explains why the phrase “known complication” should not end the inquiry.
Read the full article and learn what patients and families should look for in the medical record.
https://towerlawoffice.com/malpractice-insights/f/the-doctor-said-it-was-a-%E2%80%9Cknown-complication%E2%80%9D