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question about possibly suing doctor

Asked on Aug 23rd, 2013 on Medical Malpractice - New York
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My daughter was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia about 6 months ago by accident. She was having a lot of problems with constipation which was concerning because she was born with gastroshisis. They did xrays to make sure it wasn't anything serious and instead found that her hips are dislocated and have been since birth. This is something her pediatrician is supposed to check for at every wellness visit. If he had done his job and found it at an early age they could've fixed it with a brace. Now since she's three, she'll have to have 2 major surgeries and won't be able to live a normal life. I'm wondering if there's anything I could do to hold him responsible? This is a rare condition because its almost always found within the first 3mos of life.
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Matrimonial Law Attorney serving New York, NY at Law Office of Gerry Wendrovsky
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From your brief but concise description, it would appear that the failure to have timely diagnosed  and have braced the hips will now require that your daughter undergo the surgeries. You should consider retaining medical malpractice counsel now. While there are statute of limitations, and a tolling of same is afforded during your daughter's childhood years, it would be extremely helpful for counsel to review the records now and discuss the potential lawsuit. Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side Lawyer www.upperwestsidelawyer.com
Answered on Aug 26th, 2013 at 4:38 PM

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