QUESTION
Do I have a case for medical malpractice?
Asked on Sep 07th, 2012 on Medical Malpractice - Texas
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A doctor That I have been seeing for a long time game me some medication that is an opiate antagonists all the while knowing that I have an Intrathecal pump that releases morphine periodically to help with my pain control. One pill and 15 minutes later I could barely talk to 911. They had to break into my house to get to me because I was passing out. I was having seizures, trouble breathing and I was dying. I spent 3 days in the hospital. I don't know what to do do I have a claim or do I go to the doctor that did it? I need some help.
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It sounds like you have reason to suspect whether you are the victim of a medication error. The question will be whether you have a financially viable case. The answer turns on whether the medication error caused you any permanent harm. If you want to investigate the case further,
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.
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.
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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 Sep 08th, 2012 at 11:21 AM