I had my ears cleaned by a doctor, and he used WAY too much pressure. I passed out, and it turns out he partially ruptured my eardrum. I have lost about 50% of my hearing in that ear. Can I sue him for his neglegence? Thanks for any advice.
2007-03-01 09:40:49 · 12 answers · asked by greenday_joey 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I was referred to a speech/hearing center and they confirmed the hearing loss and tear in my eardrum.
2007-03-01 10:00:54 · update #1
Also, some people do get "Ear Washes". Not everybody's ears drain properly. I get this done once every year, and have never had problems until this time.
2007-03-01 10:02:05 · update #2
Yeah, ,, its called malpractice.. As long as u can prove it wasnt a pre-existing injury,, like no prior history of it... also its (negligence) . Anyway,, there are lawyers that specialize in medical malpractice,, check the phone book in your area. Good luck, god bless.
2007-03-01 09:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by jkp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 22:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can sue a doctor for doing damage to you. See a lawyer.
BUT you need professional dignosis. Did this diagnosis come from an ear doctor or other medical doctor than the one who cleaned your ears?
2007-03-01 09:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by Victor ious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it's very difficult to sue doctors and win. If you can find an attorney to take your case...of course you CAN sue, but you likely would not win. Doctors have a lot of protection.
2007-03-01 09:49:04 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who told you, you lost 50% of your hearing? The same doctor another doctor..your neighbor. Is it permanent?
Why would a doctor clean your ears? I have never had my ears cleaned by a doctor...that sounds crazy.
2007-03-01 09:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by Yvonne 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can try and sue, but get a lawyer.....
He will have medical insurance at the very least..... but expect to be removed from his patient list, and you will find it hard to be accepted by another if you sue.... they wont want the 'risk'.
2007-03-01 10:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. Contact an attorney who specializes in such things, and you can also report the physician to to medical licensing board.
2007-03-01 09:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by moosviews4u 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can sue your doctor. Don't go with only negligence. Sue him for damages, and
malpractice.
2007-03-01 09:49:08 · answer #8 · answered by canbarra 2 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
speak with his medical director. if there is no resolution and you can prove your damages, find a good malpractice attorney.
2007-03-01 09:48:13 · answer #9 · answered by KitKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can. that is why doctors pay large sums of money for malpractice insurance.
2007-03-01 09:54:37 · answer #10 · answered by tire chick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋