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I stepped on a sewing needle that broke off in my foot. I went to urgent care an they sent me to the ER, the ER doctor took x-rays and told me the needle was NOT in the bone, then refused to remove the needle stating that "he was not licensed to cut" and "that he did not have time to go digging around in my foot looking for it." he recommended an orthopedic surgeon that liked to do that kind of thing. I was sent home.
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You would expect that an ER would be equipped to deal with the problem, but presumably you went elsewhere and had the needle removed. If so, you probably do not have a financially viable case.
Medical malpractice cases are very costly and time consuming for lawyers to pursue, and in most circumstances attorneys will not take them on unless a patient suffered a significant permanent injury that causes substantial disability as a result of the medical mistake.
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Answered on Feb 14th, 2013 at 11:41 AM