Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

post C-section hysterectomy

My wife had an emergency c-section, for a still born, where the surgeon noted nicking an artery, then repairing it. Over a day later, by accident, when a large amount of blood dropped into the toilet, they figured out she was still bleeding. With too much blood lost the doctor decided there was no time to attempt a lengthy repair and a hysterectomy was performed. We lost a baby and the ability to have more children. Is there a case?


Asked on 8/31/08, 1:29 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: post C-section hysterectomy

Hello, I am sorry about your wife's experience at the hospital. It is possible that she has legitimate negligence claims, but I would need to know more facts in order to determine that.

If you would like to discuss this, please follow up.

Thanks,

Arkady Itkin

California Injury Attorney

San Francisco / Sacramento / San Jose

http://sanfranciscoaccidentinjurylawyer.com

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Answered on 9/02/08, 4:11 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: post C-section hysterectomy

The only answer that will be of any value to you is from a medical expert. Your opinion and mine are not relevant. Without a medical opinion that there was malpractice, you can't file a lawsuit. It does sound like very poor medical practice, so feel free to contact me for help in this, if serious about pursuing it.

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Answered on 9/02/08, 6:17 pm


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