Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California
my broken back
The local hospital here where i live sent me home saying there was nothing wrong 15 min later a police officer shows up at my house telling me not move my back was broken and a ambulance was on the way i was taken to a bigger city hospital do i have a law suit?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: my broken back
it all depends on what injuries you sustained between them sending you home and you getting back to a hospital (and, of course, other issues)
JOEL SELIK
www.SelikLaw.com
Re: my broken back
Clearly, there was negligence in failing to timely diagnose your back's condition. The fact they sent a police officer and not an ambulance is also interesting.
The most important issue however is the damages, which has to be evaluated by a qualified orthopaedic surgeon.
Call your lawyer or any of the fine lawyers on this bulletin responding to your concerns, or you may call me (323)782-0099 for a free consultation. I wish you good luck and fast recovery.
Re: my broken back
What needs to be asked in your case is did the 15 minutes of going home, waiting for an ambulance and being transferred to another hospital cause any further damage to your back?
Also, this question can only be answered by a health care provider. Your opinion does not count here. If no health care provider has informed you that the delay and transport caused any further aggravation, injury or result in the need for further care and treatment, then you likely do not have a viable malpractice action.
While there may or may not have been malpractice in diagnosing your back condition, there must also be resulting injury therefrom.
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