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I need help, is medical malpractice not worth the effort & cost?
Asked on Jun 02nd, 2015 on Medical Malpractice - Florida
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My father fell off a family friends steps, there was no railing, & cut his foot on glass. He is a diabetic & the cut became infected quickly. Without rehashing the whole scenario, I believe he has several liable parties. I would think the orginal homeowner, he had a nursing agecy that failed to report his deteriotating contion to the doctor, he had amputation of his little toe & from going over the clinical reports, there wasn't adequete blood flow to his foot to support healing of healthy tissue, he then was placed in a nursing home for wound care, his family dr didn't follow up with him while in their care & after apx 30 days he was sent back to the hospital, with 1/2 of his foot rotted off from gangrene. He then had to have an above the knee amputationof his leg. I have 5 parties that are potentially liable. I spoke with lawyer & he advised only suing the home, it costs less & is easier. This makes no sense to me! Why not hold all parties liable?
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The concept is that medical malpractice is a foreseeable consequence of the initial injury, and therefore all damages should be collectible from the homeowner's insurance policy. The only reason you would sue the medical providers was if the insurance coverage under the homeowner's policy is inadequate. That is definitely a concern with an amputation. I would raise the issue of whether there is adequate coverage under the homeowner's policy with your lawyer.
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Answered on Jun 06th, 2015 at 9:00 AM