Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New Jersey

due to dr. can no longer have children

hello, early this year my gynocologist gave me my yearly pap test. He sent me a letter saying i had cervical cell change and a biopsy was needed. He called me with the biopsy results and said it was malignant for cervical cancer and i was going to need a LEEP procedure done. In my pre-op visit he told me it was pre-malignant and now i just found out on my files it was cervical dysplasia (not cancer). the gynocologist i am seeing now says i never needed to procedure and I have NO left side of my cervics leaving me able to get pregnant but never hold a child. Along with this doctor comes many other problems but this is the main one. Tell me, i do have a case right? should i bother seeing a lawyer?


Asked on 12/12/04, 10:17 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Shapiro Shapiro & Sternlieb, LLC

Re: due to dr. can no longer have children

I am very sorry to hear about your terrible ordeal. The short answer is that you MIGHT have a case. Unfortuantley, until all pertinent records are reviewed by an expert we cannot be sure. I would be happy to met with you (free of charge)to discuss the issues and how we can get the answers for you that you deserve. You may reach me at 732-617-8050.

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Answered on 12/13/04, 8:19 am
Michael Zerres Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari

Re: due to dr. can no longer have children

You certainly should have been advised of the option of not having surgery now if the PAP smear findings were cervical dysplasia. One of the options probably would have been close monitoring of the cervix with follow up PAP smears, which would have allowed you time to become pregnant and deliver a child. However, I would like to find out other information, such as, is there a history of cervical cancer in the family, your age, other options to delivering a child as explained to you by your 2d GYN, etc. Please feel free to call. It would be no charge to speak with me about your possible case.

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Answered on 12/13/04, 11:06 am
Scott Diamond DIAMONDLAWYER

Re: due to dr. can no longer have children

It sounds from your description that you have a case, however, I would need to review your medical records and talk to your directly. I would definitly seek representation. You can call me at 856-321-1230

SCOTT E. DIAMOND

LL.M TRIAL ADVOCACY

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Answered on 12/13/04, 4:53 pm


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