What if a doctor forget to repair a hernia but gets paid

If you can get another doctor to verify that they failed to meet the standard of care, you may have a case for malpractice.  But malpractice cases are extremely expensive to bring and very risky, so the bigger question is going to be how severely were you injured because of it.  If it has since been repaired and you will fully recover, then you will probably not find a lawyer willing to take it on, because the monetary recovery would likely be relatively small.  Lawyers are generally looking for catastrophic and permanent injuries. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.