Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Virginia
Heart Stents not inserted
In 1996, heart stents were inserted into heart graft to open 2 blockages. In 2004, had same heart attack sypmtoms and went to hospital. They done heart cath and advised they needed to insert heart stents in to graft to open up the vessel. It was same location were previous stent were insterted but there was no evidence or trace of the previous 1996 stents. Upon checking the 1996 operation procedures, informed no stents were inserted in 1996, even though we were charged for them and I was presented with an offical stents card with stent serial numbers designated. Do I have any recourse against the 1996 participants.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Heart Stents not inserted
Obviously, anyone evaluating the case would need to know the specifics of your operation and then to obtain expert medical advice to determine if the failure of the 1996 surgeon(s) to insert stints would be considered malpractice.
However, if you were billed for these items but never recieved the services, that may constitute fraud even if it does not constitute malpractice.
I'd advise you to consult with an attorney who could examine your case in detail. You'll need to be especially concerned with the statute of limitations as it applies to your case.
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