Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Florida
Disolvable stitches not uses
My mother-in-law had emergency surgery because of an infection in her abdomen. When the surgeon opened her up he found that the stitches that a surgeon used a couple of years ago were not disolvable and had caused this major infection. Is this considered malpractice
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Disolvable stitches not uses
The short answer is probably. The best way to determine is to have a qualified atttorney review and then perhpas submit it to an expert if it merits this.
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Re: Disolvable stitches not uses
Perhaps -- although I would have to know a lot more facts to tell for sure. Depending on the surgery, permanent stitches may have been required. It is a little unusual for stitches to cause an infection. They are sterile when they go in, whether disolvable or not. You'd need more information about that issue.
Re: Disolvable stitches not uses
SCENARIO I: If this happened in Florida, you need to have mom start making phone calls to Florida med-mal attorneys (Mr.Wagner sounds like a good choice) TOMORROW (Saturday) or Monday to discuss her case!
From my quick research into Florida law, the standard regarding �discovery cases� - wherein - even if someone COULD NOT HAVE FOUND THE INJURY - the Statute of Limitations may be as short as four years or as long as seven.
Some times I offer to get involved to help explain cases to attorneys in other states - BUT given what may be a very short time to act I recommend you (or mom) speak immediately to a Florida attorney.
SCENARIO II:
If this happened in NJ - the �discovery rule�is a bit more liberal.
Alan Wagner has identified the proper question - IT MAY OR MAY NOT have been negligent to use permanent stitches depending on the surgery. It is a question that should be presented to an attorney in the state where this happened.
If this happened in NJ, I would be happy to speak to you about this, or you could look to another attorney on the NJ list - or your local Bar Association.
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