my mom went into the hospital to fix a hernia and was discharged the same day. 3 days later she ended up back in the hospital because during the hernia surgery the Dr knicked her bowel. She then had a cholostomy done by a diffrent Dr from the same practice. 2 weeks ago the first Dr reversed the ostomy. Now she's back in the hospital because he didn't stich the intestines right and it leaked into her, and she has a cholostomy again. I think it's rediculous that one Dr operated on the same patint twice and managed to screw up both times. Can we sue him for doing this to my mom
2007-03-02 17:46:15 · 4 answers · asked by funnychic30 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First of all we are not tryng to screw anyone i'm sorry people sue for the hell of it. Bu what would you do if it was you who had to go through 4 operations because a Dr screwed up and knowing that you have another one ahead of you when that's all you want is for things to be normal again. they did explain the risks, but nothing was said about knicking the bowel or not stiching her up right. By the way as soon as this so called dr was done he went on vacation, I guess it's ok to comprimise patient care so the dr doesn't miss his plane. Also the cholostomy was done because they had o stich the bowel and it needed time to heal.
2007-03-02 19:21:23 · update #1
I would get a free consultation from an medical malpractice lawyer and ask him/her, as they will best be able to advise you with this situation.
What a totally devastating thing for her as well as your entire family to have to go through. Please check with an attorney as they will be able to advise you best with this.
I'm so sorry for your mom and your entire family for having to go through such a terrible ordeal.
God Bless you all, I will pray that all turns out will for her.
Good luck with what ever you do!
2007-03-02 17:55:01 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure- sue the crap outta your doctor and make insurance costs and medical costs go up even more.
I'm sure your mom signed a waiver in the hospital and there's always a risk for surgery.
But what the heck! This country is sue-a-mania so why not join the masses looking for a free handout and looking to screw this country even more.
2007-03-03 01:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the hell, go ahead!!!! If the doctors (both ) expaiined there is always a risk in surgery, and if you signed a waiver of liability ( which I certain was done) it may be thrown out of court.
NOW, are you leaving something out???
If the bowel was nicked, why a colostomy??
2007-03-03 01:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
speak to a lawyer
2007-03-03 02:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋