Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Florida

My Doctor sent me for Pre-Op Lab work before my knee surgery. I was walking with a cane due to my knee pain. The phlebtomist used a large needle, went half way in arm, and nicked a nerve. When I left, I got dizzy, and had extreme pain in arm, wrist, and hand. My husband took me to clinic. Doc said she suspect nerve was nicked, and told me to take aspirin so as not to clot, and gave me 2 scrips for pain meds. My arm was bruised. I had my knee surgery. In a lot of knee pain, and still in arm, wrist, hand. Very depressed, and want to just stay in because too much trouble getting ready. I am right handed. The Lab have been in touch with me. What should I do?


Asked on 2/08/12, 3:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

Unfortunately, in order to proceed with a medical malpractice case you must have significant damages. If after a period of six months, you have significant nerve damage, then you may consult with a lawyer who practices medical negligence. The best thing to do now is to document your injuries and everything that has occurred to you. For some insight regarding medical malpractice cases, go to www.FL-PI-Lawyer.com to see a discussion on medical malpractice.

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Answered on 2/09/12, 7:19 am


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