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Can a hospital be sued if a doctor turns a routine gall bladder removal into a stay in intensive care with a 6 to 8 inch cut stomach?
Asked on Apr 26th, 2020 on Medical Malpractice - Florida
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My wife went into hospital to have gall bladder removed. In cutting a port for the camera, the surgeon slices a major vein that returns the blood from the legs to the heart. After three days she is still in intensive care on a respirator with a large wound in the abdomen. Two litters of blood was lost during the procedure. She is my care provider. I am on early SSID and receive 80% disability from the VA. Often I am in a wheel chair and have difficulty taking care of myself without her help. Do I have a case?
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I am sorry to hear about the ordeal through which your wife and you are sufferring.
The answer to your question can only be sought by request and review of her medical records to determine if the standard of care was breached by the physician and what is the magnitude of damage she will be left with if that breach caused her serious permanent injuries.
Consequently, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum.
Do not delay, as the Statute of Limitation in general (there are exceptions) for bringing a Medical Malpractice lawsuit can run as early as 2 years from the date of the medical error(s). I
Answered on Apr 27th, 2020 at 10:51 AM
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Yes your wife has a case based on the facts you alleged. Retain counsel on contingency fee here in Florida. Contingency fee representation means you don't pay anything unless your wife wins the case.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2020 at 5:56 AM