i was shot in the face 8/14/11 and have perm damg as result of hospital neg or malpract?

I am sorry to hear about these problems.  You should discuss this with your doctors in depth and ask if it was a breach in the standard of care for the doctors at the hospital to not conduct the specific procedures and/or refer you to other doctors.   What you will need to prove is a breach in the standard of care and  you will probably have to have expert testimony regarding such (which would likely be another doctor).  So, talk openly to your doctors about it now. You would also probably want to go ahead and request your medical records from all hospitals and doctor's offices related to this injury and the treatment of this injury and start calling attorneys for a consultation (most are free).  Medical malpractice cases are very difficult to prove and are expensive and time consuming so most attorneys will want to review your medical records prior to accepting your case.  Note that you probably only have 2 year from the date of the negligence to bring an action.  However, local attorneys in your area will have more detailed information regarding this and your state laws for medical malpractice cases.  Best of luck. NOTE:  This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information.