Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Michigan

medical malpractice

I am 1 of about 10,000 patients who underwent surgical procedures by a dr that used the same needles & scalpels on multiple patients. I have rec'd ltr from Health Dept advising to get tested for HIV/HEPB-C. If I am not infected, do I still have a medical malpractice case?


Asked on 11/19/07, 10:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: medical malpractice

Yes, I would think that you have a case on the argument that your damage includes having to undergo testing and the emotional distress and worry of the possibility of having been infected.

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Answered on 11/19/07, 10:23 pm
Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Re: medical malpractice

First of all, be thankful if the tests are negative.

If this is an Illinois case you must prove that there was actual exposure to HIV/Hep for a malpractice case.

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Answered on 11/20/07, 9:58 am


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