It sounds like you have a case. In some states, however, damages against prison doctors in medical malpractice cases are capped. In other states, the burden of proof is higher in these cases. You should speak to a local medical malpractice attorney.
Click here for an article explaining the things an attorney takes into consideration when deciding whether to investigate a medical malpractice case.
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 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com
Answered on Apr 10th, 2012 at 1:49 PM