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In march 2012 I went to th er because I was urinating blood. Had a follow up and more tests done by a specialist was told it was from enlarged prostate.... on nov 12th 2013 I went back to er for pain in my lower areas and the found a tumor on my bladder that was found on my bladder but never reported to me ever from 2012. So it was there in 2012 but nothing ever said to me about the drs this time compared the tumor from last year and it has grown in size.... possibly cancerous.... I'm scared and very angry. ..
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Obviously, you have reason to be suspicious given the disclosure of the existence of the tumor in 2013. To know whether you have a viable medical malrpactice case, an attorney will have to look at the records from the treating doctors to determine if there was evidence that should have lead to a more thorough workup in 2012.
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.
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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.
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Answered on Nov 16th, 2013 at 10:01 AM