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I had laproscopic gall bladder removal on 7/30/12. I had 4 huge gallstones and the surgeon admits it was a difficult surgery. He also said he knicked the nerves in my ribs. I still can't return to work and it's been 38 days now. He said 5-10 days for worst case scenerio. After surgery he saw me a few times and I told him what was going on. He gave me pain meds a few times and I told him numerous times that wasnt helping my ribs at all. On my last visit he didn't give me any medicine and told me, "You were sick as hell, it just takes time. Take 2 aleve and go back to work. If you still have problems you will have to go somewhere else." I went to my family doctor and right away she gave me medicine for the nerve damage and more pain meds because i cant even stand up straight when I walk. I have to go see another surgeon on the 17th for a second opinion and to see why im still in so much pain. I cant afford all this time off work. Is there anything I can do? Thank you, Kerri
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Not all surgical mishaps amount to medical malpractice. To know whether the errant incision was, an attorney will have to review the records and probably hire an expert. If you want to investigate a 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.
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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.
Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case.
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Answered on Sep 08th, 2012 at 11:53 AM