QUESTION
Can I bring a suit against a Dr for misdiagnosed,pain and suffering,mental anguish
Asked on Feb 14th, 2020 on Medical Malpractice - Pennsylvania
More details to this question:
Went to ER 3 times in about 2 weeks with horrible low back pain and asked for MRI each time to find cause of pain. Dr refused MRI each time,and did x-ray once and CT scan once. Dr diagnosed back strain,gave pain relievers and discharged me. Couple/few weeks later got MRI with a script from an orthopedist. Image showed spinal infection which I was told was called discitis/osteomyelitis. Was told it was VERY SERIOUS and was going to need 6to8 weeks of IV antibiotics and maybe surgery. Currently still receiving IV antibiotics.
1 ANSWER
Jerry Meyers
yes a suit may be appropriate where there has been an unjustified delay in the diagnosis of a spinal infection. Osteomyelitis can lead to septic arthritis of the spine. The degree to which you have suffered harm in assessing a potential claim would depend upon a careful review of images and medical records by a lawyer having experience in the litigation of medical malpractice claims. You should contact a lawyer with such experience in your jurisdiction. You may well have a deserving claim.
Answered on Feb 18th, 2020 at 11:50 AM