Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Minnesota

tummy tuck disaster

6 months ago I had a tummy tuck. During 3 seperate pre-surgical consults with my Dr he assured me that the location of the incision would be from hip to hip in a low horizontal position. He also assured me that he would remove my old c-section scar that ran vertically. I made it clear to him that the placement of the tummy tuck incision and the removal of the old scar were very, very important to me. I ended up with an incision that runs hip to hip as promised, but instead of it angling down in a low horizontal position, it angles upward toward my naval and is just 2 inches below the naval. As a result, I know have pubic hair growing up 2 inches below the naval! In addition, the old c-section scar that he promised would be gone is still 80% visable. I am devestated by the results of this Dr's work.

#1...what action can I take?

#2...can I legally tape record my next office visit with him without his knowledge?


Asked on 11/17/03, 1:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Todd Johnson Johnson & Bannon

Re: tummy tuck disaster

This is not the sort of matter our office would handle. I would recommend that you contact the law firm of Robins Kaplan. There phone number is 1-800-553-9910.

You should be aware that there are limitations on the period of time you have to sue and I would urge you to contact another attorney as soon as possible.

Good luck.

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Answered on 11/17/03, 12:55 pm


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