Minnesota Medical Malpractice Legal Questions

Endophthalmitis is a rare complication following cataract surgery, but it can happen in the absence of negligence. Malpractice cases involving endophthalmitis usually involve an allegation that the infection should have been diagnosed sooner, or a referral to a retinal surgeon should have happened sooner. If there was a delay in the diagnosis, you should talk to a local medical malpractice lawyer. If you have a valid malpractice claim, your expenses will be part of the lawsuit. If your insurance company has a right to subrogate, they will notify you of this and contact the attorney you hire and advise them of this. ... Read More

Thanks for your inquiry. In every medical malpractice case you need to know the answers to 2 important questions: 1) Did the medical provider(s) do or fail to do something that was unreasonable for them to do or fail to do (negligence)?  2) Did that negligence cause the injury or harm that's complained of? The process we use to find these answers requires a review of the medical records and the facts of the case by a competent physician-expert who will work with your attorney. It is not enough to simply have a bad outcome. As you are bringing the case, the burden is on you to prove these 2 elements. Another consideration is that you need to weigh the severity of the injury/harm against the cost of going forward with your case. You should consult with a local attorney who is experienced in handling medical malpractice cases to get further details.  It is important that you not delay your inquiry, as there are time limits within which you have to bring your case. If you wait too long, and each state has different requirements, you may lose your rights to bring any action at all. Good luck!... Read More