Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Michigan
Wrong Hip
My father went in for hip replacement. The doctor and my father signed the hip, and they put a sock on that leg. The doctor operated on the wrong (a good) hip to a point of no return, and had to finish the job. He then asked permission to do the correct hip, and it was granted.
Extra rehab and recovery time is necessary, time off of work and less income for the family. Do we have a case?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Wrong Hip
ABSOLUTELY! I am familiar with a case in which the physician commenced knee surgery on the wrong knee, merely entering the knee with the scope and then immediately withdrawing it. The case settled in the $20,000 range and that was on behalf of the hospital. Another dollar amount was received from the physician and his insurance policy. If you would like a referral to an excellent medical malpractice plaintiff's attorney, please contact me at my website www.lawrefs.com or directly at my email.
There is a two year statute of limitations however, and absolutely no time to waste.
Re: Wrong Hip
Our firm has been successful in recovering money for our clients in medical malpractice cases. In fact we have recovered money in a case similar to your where an orthopedic surgeon operated on the wrong leg.
Feel free to phone me at 1 8005766035 and I will be pleased to discuss your case with you.
Chuck Kronzek
KRONZEK & CRONKRIGHT PLLC
Lansing
Re: Wrong Hip
Damn straight. You should hire an attorney to takeit from here. Notwithstanding the obvious negligence, med mal cases are notoriously tricky since expert testimony is necessary to prevail on both negligence and causation issues. It will be necessary to sue the hospital and other physicians in the ER since you don't want to leave an empty chair defense open, meaning you don't want to leave a non-sued defendant that the others can blame and point to. What's more, the damages to be proven must be proven with experts as well to maximize the value of the case.
Make sure the attorney you choose has lots of experience in medical malpractice cases. Then go for it.
What a nightmare. So sorry for your dad's experience.
Re: Wrong Hip
You definitely have a case and I have not told anyone that for years on a malpractice situation. I am located in Southfield with 30 years experience. William S. Stern
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