Wrong Leg, Wrong Outcome | Bangor News

A Milford man is suing a surgeon and hospital after he claims the doctor operated on his right leg instead of his left — a catastrophic error that’s left him with permanent pain and reduced mobility. This isn’t the first time Dr. Adam Darcy has been accused of wrong-site surgery; in 2017, he allegedly amputated the wrong toe. Both incidents led to the revocation of his surgical privileges and a lifetime license restriction. Patient safety experts call such errors “never events” — entirely preventable with basic checks. The lawsuit says a shift change in the OR caused the mix-up, even though the surgeon had marked the correct leg. Now, Hicks has endured two additional surgeries and lives with life-altering consequences. The case names Dr. Darcy, St. Joseph Hospital, Covenant Health, and Acadia Foot & Ankle as defendants, seeking damages for the devastating physical and emotional toll. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4a0b8e3e84ce625