Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Missouri

Cut Tendon

I cut my finger and went to the hospital. I saw something that didn't look right and asked the Dr what it was. He said nothing. It never healed and I finally had to go to another doctor and I had cut my tendon but by that time it had retracted back to my wrist and required a lot of surgery and therapy and now I may not regain use of it because it was not repaired that night. According to my Dr if the ER doctor would have sent me to a hand surgeon that night it would have been very easy to repair and it wouldn't have been any trouble at all. I wondered if I could sue this doctor for pain and suffering or at least for the doctor bills I am accumulating?


Asked on 4/26/02, 10:08 pm

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

Re: Cut Tendon

From your question it appears that you might have a valid claim against the first doctor for failing to diagnose the injured tendon. depending upon where you are located and which health care providers are involved, I might be able to help you. If you would like a free telephone consultation and perhaps a free office consultation please feel free to call me at 314-727-2822.

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Answered on 4/27/02, 3:44 pm


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