QUESTION
Can I sue if I fell after a medical procedure?
Asked on Jun 06th, 2012 on Slip and Fall - North Carolina
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About three months ago I had an X-Ray Guided Injection that involved numbing medicine. I was not told to that I could not drive so I drove myself to the procedure. After leaving I made a quick 10-15 stop at the store and once I got back outside, my left went numb and I went down to the ground. I called my doctor on that following monday and once x-rays were done, I was told that I had torn ligaments. My ankle is still not any better and I will be going for an MRI since I am still having problems. I have tried to contact the Drs office to see if they will cover just my medical bills with no success. What rights if any do I have?
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Plaintiffs Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
Partner at
Price, Petho & Associates P.L.L.C.
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I am assuming that you had a epidural steroid injection under fluoroscopic guidance. If that assumption is correct, after the injection or injections, the physician should have assessed whether you were having any side effects or symptoms before releasing you. It is recommended that the patient not drive the day of the procedure and in fact many physicians will not even perform the injections unless you have a driver present with you.
Whether or not it would constitute medical malpractice would depend on your condition when he released you, whether you were warned of the risks, etc.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2012 at 1:19 PM