Six days after being released from the hospital, following gallbladder surgery, I became very sick and in a lot of pain. I had to be hospitalized again for nine days. The diagnosis was "cystic duct stump leak." Two steel endo clips that were put in place at the time of the surgery became unfastened because they were not fastened correctly or tightly enough. This caused a bile leak. My internal organs were swimming in four litres of bile, causing a lot of suffering. I had E.R.C.P. to drain the bile and bypass the leak. I have had a full recovery. Is it worth it to sue or would I end up in the hole after paying legal expenses? Has anyone had a similar experience? If so what did you do and how did it turn out?
2006-10-31 07:47:21 · 9 answers · asked by Freedom 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
When my son was born almost 18 months ago, I had to have an emergency c-section after spending six weeks in labor and the doctor telling me that everything was okay. The surgeon cut an artery and I almost bled to death while my husband watched. My son was stuck and they would have known that had they performed a late term ultrasound to find out why I was having so many problems. In addition, they waited almost six hours after I was given my epidural to insert the catheter. As a result, I also have permanent nerve damage to my bladder that cannot be repaired.
I'm 34.
Bottom line, if you feel you have been subjected to an excessive amount of pain and suffering and that the doctor's negligence has led to permanent problems, then you need to speak with an attorney before the statute of limitations runs out. Most medical malpractice cases has a statute of two years.
Good luck!
2006-10-31 08:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank God I've never had to go through that, but I think it may be worth suing. Doctors don't police themselves very well. If the medical board finds out about it at all, they usually give the doctor a slap on the wrist. Suing gives these doctors some consequence. You don't have to sue for an absorbent amount of money. Just enough to make it worth your efforts and enough to give the doctor a message. Good luck!
2006-10-31 15:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it was a error I would say go for it, it was an honest mistake then why ruin his reputation. Suing has gotten so far out of hand that it seems that's all people have on there minds anymore, sue, sue, sue....
I can not see a doctor, who has spent years going to medical school and hundreds of thousands dollars, deliberately doing this. True, there are quacks out there, but use your better judgment...
2006-10-31 15:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Betty Boop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not worth it. You went through a lot of pain, if there was a way the surgeon could have fixed his mistake he would have. Now that everything went well, sadly you have nothing to sue the surgeon over with. Just pain? Unless there was something missing or something horribly wrong the pain will not be enough when your standing in front of the judge.
2006-10-31 15:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know for sure if you should or should not sue, but I would like to commend you for giving it serious thought instead of unwisely jumping into a lawsuit. It sounds from your story like you would be in the right, but the number of inappropriate medical malpractice lawsuits in America is ridiculous. I hope everything turns out well for you.
2006-10-31 15:50:19 · answer #5 · answered by faelfe 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
good question. Be happy your alive to ask. Have you ever made a mistake at work? Should I sue my mechanic for not putting oil in my car and seizing the engine? He is human no? Humans make mistakes?? Wow. both sides of that scale are heavy.
Court = Stress is it worth it?
2006-10-31 16:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by Viakin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a friend in the insurance business and can tell you right now you have a multi-million dollar lawsuit. you can require the doc or his insurance company to pay for all the legal and medical bills and on top of that seek millions for pain and suffering. many ppl sue for a lot less and get a lot.
2006-10-31 15:50:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. It's hard to believe that the medical profession has deteriorated so much. It used to be full of quality people who were true professionals.
2006-10-31 15:48:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Your attorney (and his/hers) will appreciate the business.
2006-10-31 15:49:44 · answer #9 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋