Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Texas
Post Delivery Incompetence - RV Fistula
My wife delivered a baby last October normal delivery and after delivery She had stools coming out from the vaginal area and the OBGYN kept telling us that everything will be fine and healed up whereas we didnt even know that she had a fistula and thats why this was happening. The OBGYN kept telling that there is no infection etc but wife keep screaming and crying whenever she went for passing stools. After six weeks we went to our Primary Care Physician and she refered us to a Colo Rectal Surgeon who when he looked at it immediately said that her whole rectal area was infected. My wife appraently had a very deep tear which got compounded by the neglect / imcompetence show by the OBGYN. The colorectal surgeon said that he would need to completely remove the wall between the rectum and the vagina, redirect the stools by doing a colostomy for 6-8 months and rebuild the wall using sphincteroplasty ( after the 6-8 month period ) and then do the reversal of the colostomy. My wife has just now had the rebuilding wall and still suffering. My wife has gone through living hell. How strong is this case - infact we realized that the OBGYN is registered as an anaesthisiologist under the board?things I need to do in order to sue this OBGYN?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Post Delivery Incompetence - RV Fistula
What happened to your wife sounds absolutely horrible. Medical malpractice claims ae very fact intensive. The question we would need to answer is whether or not the ob acted as a prudent and reasonable ob in the same or similar circumstances. The ob's conduct would be evaluated on a continuam from pre-delivery to time of detection. There definitely seems to be a case of misdiagnosis and incompetence. However, I would need more information to help you in evaluating your case. If you would like a free consultation you may call me at 214 559 6173.
Re: Post Delivery Incompetence - RV Fistula
I'm sorry to hear about the troubles your wife has had. This must be difficult for both of you. Before I could give you any meaningful advice, I would need to look at the medical records. Most times it is easiest for the client to obtain these, because if the doctors know a lawyer is even looking at the case, they get spooked. I would be happy to talk to you and your wife. You can reach me at 972-991-8484 or 800-991-0045. Thank you. David Terry
Re: Post Delivery Incompetence - RV Fistula
Please call me at 214-520-0000.
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