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Do I have the right to sue if I was not properly diagnosed
Asked on Dec 23rd, 2012 on Medical Malpractice - Pennsylvania
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I went to the ER at one hospital with pain in the upper abdomen, I was given a urine test and pelvic exam and sent home with gas medicine and told to return if the pain gets worse. Of course the pain got worse and I went to a different hospital's ER a few days later. it was discovered that my appendix had ruptured causing multiple abscesses in my abdomen. Do I say the first ER was negligent in not doing all tests to find the cause of my pain
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You may have a case, one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain is an appendicitis. To know whether you have a case, an attorney will have to examine the medical records. Also, there will be a question about whether the case is financially viable because these cases are damages driven.
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 24th, 2012 at 1:25 PM