Nerve damage caused by malpositioning during surgery is a relatively common type of medical malpractice claim. Also, if he is still experiencing neuropathy 6 months after the fact after consulting a neurologist, in all likelihood the problem is permanent. Consequently, he has a malpractice case worth investigating.
If you want to investigate a malpractice case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).
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Medical malpractice attorneys take cases on a contingency basis, which means you only have to pay if you succeed. Additionally, initial consultations are usually free.
Below are some articles you may find helpful.
Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability.
Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case.
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Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 9:43 PM