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Coumadin

Asked on Dec 26th, 2012 on Medical Malpractice - Pennsylvania
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My mom had a heart attack and was put on coumadinIt was the main artery which was clogged.She wasnt even in the hospital a full 3 days.I read coumadin can cause dizziness and numbness.She was also diabetic and had neuropathy in her legs.I feel in this situation shouldnt the hospital have come to me and say something about her going to a nursing home or that she should not be alone?nerve damage in her legs and a medication that causes dizziness is a recipe fpr disaster.As a result she died.Also we live in public housing in seperate units.Our manager was picking at her about her house.That stress caused her heart attack..They also were sending me letters discussing her which I dont think they should be discussing one tenant with another.Im wondering if I have a case at all.
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Catastrophic Injury Attorney serving Roseland, NJ at John J. Ratkowitz
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I think you are going to have a difficult time proving causation in a medical malpractice case. Your assumption is that it was stress that led to the second heart attack, but it could also have been atherosclerosis.  If you want to investigate a malpractice case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts,  ideally with experience in cases that involve your medical issue. If you are unable to find a lawyer who meets these qualifications within your state, sometimes you may contact an out of state lawyer who can refer you to a qualified attorney in your state while providing support related to the issues of medicine. Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here and here for more information about me. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. 
Answered on Dec 29th, 2012 at 11:12 AM

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