Legal Question in Personal Injury in Massachusetts

You need to speak with an attorney specializing in medical malpractice.

First of all, I am sorry you had to suffer through this. The answer to your question depends on the specific surrounding facts and circumstances beyond those you have disclosed. While you may or may not have a claim, this is definately worth exploring further to find out. Feel free to contact me directly to discuss this without obligation. Good luck and feel better.

I've had similar cases, one involving and undiagnosed heart attack and another an undiagnosed appendix rupture. You have 3 years to sue, and once suit is filed you probably are looking at 2-3 years before a trial or settlement. Most lawyers would want to see how your condition turns out, in other words wait until you reach a medical end-point, before fully evaluating the claim for whether it is worth doing. You probably should go see a lawyer who actually does these cases, there are very few of them since it is a very difficult area. Has any doctor told you that the ER should have been able to diagnose this when you first went there? Did you present complaining of the classic symptoms and this was missed? You might get the impression this is not so easy and you would need a seriousness of purpose and commitment if you ever wanted to have this fully investigated with a view of trying to see if you have a meritorious case. Best luck, JBS