Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Maryland

What if you had a Nurse who did'nt know how to stick a IV needle in correctly?

What can i do if i was stuck by a IV needle by a nurse who did'nt know what she was doing? I was stuck several time until my vains were brused and swollen,finally after the torture the nurse told me that she could'nt do it. I had to have another Doctor come into the room and do it in another arm.Every since that i have been having terrible pains in that hand and up my arm. I been to the Doctor several times and was given several different medicine which did'nt work now i'am attending Physical Therapy which i was told that could'nt do a whole lot for me.I've lost some of my typing speed and can only type a few minutes at a time before i have to stop.


Asked on 12/28/03, 3:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: What if you had a Nurse who did'nt know how to stick a IV needle in correct

You should contact an attorney to discuss your case and pursuing recovery.

Medical malpractice claims are technical in nature and can be complex. The essential aspect

of your case is proof of disability or extent of injury.

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Answered on 12/29/03, 8:47 am


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