Legal Question in Health Care Law in California

Blood test done incorrectly on a 2 1/2 month old Baby

My 2 1/2 month old was admitted to the hospitol for 3 days because a blood test that was taken from her was done incorrect , it was a sressful time for myself my family I stayed in the hospitol with her for 3 days very concerned about her health , well the lab who did the test had no apology up until 4 months later when i made another call to them because I was still very upset that this all accured and of course no sorry what so ever from the gal who did the test & the stress i experienced over something that should have never been I realised I was still not over this , well I spoke to the gal who claimed to be the Manager, the next day I recieved a plant and letter with a sorry note , well that may have worked 4 months ago but Not now , do I have a case for Small Claims ?


Asked on 5/15/02, 11:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Blood test done incorrectly on a 2 1/2 month old Baby

Here's a general rule of thumb !!! Courts specifically small claims don't like cases where plaintiff's damages are purely mental. If you can substantiate some monetary damages..you are better off. Is it a well known Clinical Lab? Which physician's group recommended the test? contact me directly!!!

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Answered on 5/15/02, 1:46 pm


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