Would like to know if you have elective shoulder surgery for torn labrum and almost dying with a blood clot on lung would be a case for malpractice?

We caution all potential clients that medical malpractice claims are very difficult to win - few settle and those that are tried are won by the doctor 9 out of 10 times.  Those cases which have the best chance for a good outcome for the plaintiff are those where a clear act of negligence, or omission of appropriate care, are apparent in the medical record.  To establish a basis for a medical malpractice claim against the surgeon or the hospital, you must be able to prove that the care you received was sub-standard or negligent.  Your medical records will be the best basis for showing what care you received and provide evidence of negligent care.  But often blood clots are a risk of any surgery, so there must be a specific act which, if done differently, would have prevented the clot. Given the complicated nature of your condition following surgery, I strongly recommend that you contact a medical malpractice attorney to discuss your matter.  Please keep in mind that you have a two year statute of limitations in Colorado for filing a medical malpractice claim, you must file within two years of the act of negligence or lose your right to do so.  Other time limitations may apply.