My doctor did a pap test on me and waited 9months to tell me there was something wrong. I had been back to see him during that 9 months and even told him that I had irregular periods and he told me it was stress related and that was that. A few months later he called and said a pap test I did 9 months before was abnormal and thats when we found out I had cance which by that point had grown to the size of a golfball. Because it wasn't caught early enough I now have to have chemo and radiation and surgery to have a hysterectomy and I am only 26. They other doctors believe if something was 9 months ago then It probably wouldn't be as bad as it is now. But I am wondering if it would be worth a malpractice suit and how long would it take? Also I had no insurence during all this do to switching jobs.
2007-01-18 06:13:48 · 11 answers · asked by raven_geisha 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes it's worth it, don't be a fool. The doctor owed you a duty, he failed. Now it has cost you all this pain and suffering. Do you have children? If not or if so and you wanted more... was that taken from you? I believe it was considering you had a hysterectomy. Yes contact an attorney asap, you only have a short time after you find out to file the suit, the statute of limitations vary state to state. It would definitely be in your best interest and not to mention the interest of other young women this doctor sees. The length of time would be best discussed with your attorney. Good luck to you... and you are in my prayers, for a recovery and fulfilling life.
2007-01-18 06:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At 26 I would sue. Did you want children? Would you have had to receive the chemo and radiation treatments. Being a Paralegal I say get a good attorney and sue if not for the money, just to let other women know not to go to this Dr. they will most likely settle out of court as most Dr.s do but it will be public information if I am not mistaken. If I were you and that young I would sue and I have never thought about suing anyone in my 38 years on this planet. Dr's. are not held responsible for their errors and they keep getting away with s^^t like this and then they get all pissed off when when their mal practice insurance goes up
2007-01-18 06:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet would be to consult with a lawyer. Depending upon the EXACT details, it sounds like you may have a case. You will want to confirm if the doctor or the lab was the reason for the delay. However there is a down side It will take resources in terms of time and money. The case could take minutes or years depending if they decide to settle out of court. A lawyer MAY decide to take it probono (no charge to you) if you have a decent chance of winning. However that usually involves a retainer ($$$) and a percentage of the payout. You will need to be aware if the lawyer is settling for the long haul. (Remember it is your case!)
2007-01-18 06:31:44 · answer #3 · answered by Stranggore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is talk to a lawyer. From the brief facts you gave, it sounds like you may actually have a legitimate case (and I can't stand malpractice suits!). Definitely talk to a lawyer... most will consult with you at no charge and many will work on a contingency basis. Good luck!
2007-01-18 06:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have already got the infrastructure for huge-unfold wellbeing care. you have docs, nurses, and hospitals. setting up a paperwork for dealing with billing and claims does not be that tricky--you could desire to hire away human beings from the coverage firms which will not communicate. Litigation does not replace in any respect, as that's the wellbeing practitioner offering care, not the government. the government is in uncomplicated terms the "payer." a doctor getting reimbursed by the government for their centers does not be from now on extra of a aim than a doctor getting reimbursed by an coverage organization. truly, earlier you throw out an objection like that, you may desire to get a clue and discover out how huge-unfold wellbeing care truly works.
2016-10-07 08:44:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a malpractice suit is definately worth looking in to. think of it his way, if you don't file a malpractice suit, that doctor will be free to do to someone else what he did to you. that is the whole reason why doctors have malpractice insurance. and in growing up, everybody learns that we have to pay for our mistakes, why should doctors be any different. and if you sue that doctor, that will help you to pay for all the treatment, that you would not have to ,if not for that doctors mistake.
2007-01-18 06:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by dustie272006 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me , based on your description, that you have cause
for an excellent malpractice suit...
Go for it..
You should have no problem in finding a lawyer to take this one..
Be careful in your selection of a lawyer..
Most lawyers are not very good...
2007-01-18 06:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you had not seen him or otherwise contacted him within the preceding 9 months I would say you have no case because you had a responsibility to make an appointment to request your results unless they specifically told you they were going to call you with your results.
Malpractice is defined as improper care and treatment. He neglected to diagnose and treat you properly so you defintely have a case and stand to get a very big settlement. He changed your entire life and took the future possibility of having children away from you from neglecting to fully inform you of your test results and acting in a timely matter.
But it has to be proven that cancer would not have developed if within the preceding 9 months the cancer could have been treated and your uterus preserved. It can be expensive to hire a lawyer and a medical witness to attest to medical negligence. If your case is economically viable the lawyer will carry your case to trial with no expense from you and let you know upfront.
The following is a partial list, by no means complete, of the kinds of things that may be considered medically negligent. Failure to diagnose, delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, failure to treat, delayed treatment, incompetent treatment, unauthorized treatment, lack of consent to treat, lack of informed consent, birth trauma, birth injury, cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, birth injuries, hospital negligence, nursing negligence, pharmaceutical error, defective medicine, side effects, failure to disclose or warn of possible side effects, medical error, surgical error, medical mistakes, surgical mistakes, chiropractor error, chiropractic mistake, anesthesia error, prescription error, medication mistake, wrong medication prescribed, wrong prescription dosage, overdose of medication, reaction to medication, failure to perform appropriate testing, misinterpretation of lab results, failure to review lab results, failure to take preventative measures for heart attack or stoke, unethical treatment, abusive treatment, and patient abuse. There are many, many more possibilities for medical injury, medical negligence and medical malpractice.
Contact a malpractice attorney for a referral.
2007-01-18 06:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, it would be well worth it to atleast help pay your medical expenses through your ordeal. Your doctor is 100% at fault and you deserve to be compensated. You would be crazy not to sue.
2007-01-18 06:28:14 · answer #9 · answered by Smitty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so
2016-08-09 00:19:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋