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medical malpractice

Asked on Sep 14th, 2013 on Medical Malpractice - Oregon
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I had a hip replacement done last year the Dr. cut a main nerve in my back during the surgery, The nerves in my calf are dead which makes my foot droop..Needless to say 3/4 fractures in my right foot later I am now seeking legal advice? I have seen several Dr.s to prove condition's (nerve ending test done) also a Foot and Ankle Specialist have x-ray's at his office.. My Primary Dr. as well
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Catastrophic Injury Attorney serving Roseland, NJ at John J. Ratkowitz
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If you can prove that the injury to the nerve was due to a surgical mishap, then you have a case worth investigating. Nevertheless, it is difficult to prove that a nerve injury in the course of hip surgery was due to cutting a nerve, and a few other things can cause nerve damage that do not amount to negligence.  If you want to investigate a 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.  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 Sep 15th, 2013 at 6:30 PM

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