Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

i had a hysterectomy done january 2011 the dr that did my surgery blew off my concern bout pain and leakage i went to another dr to find out i had a tubal prolapse had to have surgery on dec 2011 to correct can i go after the 1st dr for all the damage and scarring inside me from infection from them ignoreing my conplaints


Asked on 12/29/11, 6:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

It may be worth gathering all medical records and have them reviewed by an OB/GYN to see whether there was any departure from the standard of good practice. The classic defense is that your complication was an accepted risk of the hysterectomy procedure. Only another expert in the same field can render a useful opinion one way or the other. And they charge (handsomely) for their time. Best, M. E. Zuller

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Answered on 12/30/11, 6:16 am


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