In January 2005, Value Options of Phoenix, Arizona injected me with a long-acting dose of Prolixin, the result of which landed me in the Paradise Valley Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with Neuroleptic-Maglignant Syndrome-like symptoms (including severe muscular rigidity, cold sweats, fever and extreme physical weakness). I eventually was released, but not after a horrifying experience.
I am considering bringing litigation against Value Options of Phoenix, Arizona for extreme medical malpractice. How do I do so and at a reasonable cost (I do not have a lot of money)?
Paul
2007-05-05 10:17:10 · 7 answers · asked by dunric 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you may want to consult an attorney.
2007-05-05 10:25:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Medical malpractice is about being negligent in meeting the "standard of care". Standard of care is defined as the level at which the average, prudent provider in a given community would practice. It is how similarly qualified practitioners would have managed a patient's care under the same or similar circumstances. The medical malpractice plaintiff must establish the appropriate standard of care and demonstrate that the standard of care has been breached.
Prolixin is an antipsychotic used to treat signs and symptoms of schizophrenia. If you did not require treatment for this condition, and you were injected with a drug in error, this would be negligence. If this occurred in January 2005 - your statute of limitations has run so your case is forever barred. See a lawyer. Good luck -
2007-05-05 17:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you need to do in most jurisdictions is obtain a second opinion from another medical practicioner. Talking to a lawyer in your area (many reputable firms will allow an initial consult free of charge), would be manditory. The lawyer would let you know where you stand. However, remember that some lawyers will tell you to sue whether you have a legitimate case, since they think they can get blood from a stone, so be careful.
Personally, I believe you have a legitimate chance, especially if there was no attempt to obtain a medical history. But, if you were in the middle of a crisis when you were injected, and they didn't have time, your award (presuming you win! ;) )would be lower than otherwise.
2007-05-05 10:46:13 · answer #3 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are attorneys that specialize in medical malpractice. Most of them will talk to you for free. If you have a case most of them will take it for free. If you watch TV late at night you will see their advertisements. If you pick up a new phonebook you will see big ads for attorneys in the front, back or on the back, plus look in the attorney section of the yellow pages. Write down all dates and times that you remember, write down the facts, write down the wittnesses-contacts. That way you will be more prepared, the more info you can give your attorneys, the more they can help you.
2007-05-05 10:30:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it relatively is merely The Yankees For Yah! JK To Be user-friendly i don't have a million Clue Why They Did This! There must be extra info For This For Me to verify Why. My wager Is That The Yankees do no longer choose a "Curse" like the single The crimson Sox have been given From purchasing and advertising Babe Ruth.
2016-10-04 10:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take your case to a personal injury lawyer, can always go to your local library ask to see your state legal paper, in their will be the attorney names and awards they have gotten, then call one of them, if they like your case they will do it for a contingent fee
if they do not take your case and you still want to pursue you will need an expert to certify in his opinion malpractice occurred to even file a suit
2007-05-05 10:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
start with a good lawyer..
2007-05-05 10:26:38 · answer #7 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋