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Do I have a case?

Asked on May 01st, 2013 on Medical Malpractice - Oklahoma
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I received a steroid injection 7 months ago. Last week I had a golfball size chunck of fat go missing on the top of my right butt cheek where I received the shot. Consulted the doctor and it was from that shot 7 months ago. When the steroid was injected, they missed the muscle and it went it the fat and dissolved it. They said they were sorry and this sometimes happens, although they have never seen one this large (usually the size of a nickel). They also stated there is nothing that can be done and I'm just left with this huge indention. I teach dance class and in my dance pants, it is noticeable. I was also told that if the nurse would have done what's called a Ztrack when she administired the injection, this could have been avoided. Just wondering if people throw a fit over a dent in there bumper and insist compensation shouldn't I who is now disfigured in a way?
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Catastrophic Injury Attorney serving Roseland, NJ at John J. Ratkowitz
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Skin dimpling occurs with the use of steroids on occasion. Steroids that are less soluable tend to do this more, but they are also more efficacious. It is possible that the person who injected you did not go deep enough with the needle. Arguably you should have been told about the possibility of the compllication per the doctor's duty of informed consent.  People report that the condition does sometimes improve over time.  I think you are going to have a hard time finding an attorney to take the case because it is probably not economically viable. The articles linked below explain this.  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. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here, here  and here for more information about me. Click here for summaries of some of the cases that I have litigated. Since I am a lawyer, I need to advise you of the following when I communicate with you: 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 Click here for my website. 
Answered on May 02nd, 2013 at 10:14 AM

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