Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Missouri

About 2 weeks ago I was in the er and after several hours in the er was told that i have a cyst on both ovaries but explained to the er doctor that was impossible due to they were removed 4 yrs ago....went to my current ob/gyn doctor (he didnot remove ovaries )and he did an ultrasound and both ovaries grew back because the previous doctor didnot remove all of the live tissue and now i have to have another surgey because the right ovary has 2 cyst one that is liquid filled and a blood filled cyst and the left ovary has alot of scar tissue and something to do with my bowel....i want to know if i have the right to sue the doctor who did the first surgey i think so but want some legal advice....Thank you


Asked on 3/22/10, 5:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

If you want to pursue a claim against the first doctor you will need to consult with an attorney who specializes in this field. That attorney will need to obtain all of your medical records and then have them reviewed by a medical expert to determine whether the first doctor committed professional negligence. In these cases, the costs of pursuing the claim can be substantial and so only individuals with substantial damages usually prevail. Please consult with an attonrney.

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Answered on 3/27/10, 1:30 pm


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