Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New Jersey
My father went to the doctor b/c he was dizzy. That doc sent him to the E.R b/c he said he needed his medications changed, his coumadin was too high. In the e.r The doctors orders were for him to be given 5 mg of vitamin k orally . The nurse didn't pay attention and gave him 10 mg I.V. He went right in to anaphalactic shock and cardiovascular collapse. Was put on life support for 3 days, he finally became councoius after 8 days. He had to go to a rehab hospitol for another wek but is fine now. In the e.r after this all happend the head doctor and the head of the hospitol risk management took my mother and I aside and took full responsiblility for the as the doctor called it "major fuck up" and apologized profusly. My father does not think he has much of a case b/c he survived and is fine now. My mother and I do not agree. I guess I am asking. is it worht my mothers while to sue the hospitol for what they did to my father and if so what could she ask for and more so what could she possibly get. thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Your dad's story sounds quite traumatic, and you need the guidance of a lawyer who is familiar with such matters. My firm regularly handles issues of medical malpractice and personal injury. To get legal advice that you can rely on and use, please contact my office by phone or email. I would be happy to help you with this matter.
Please note that I only have the little information that you put into your question and my response is presented as a general response to that question. It is not intended as, nor should be construed as, legal advice or opinion.
SAMUEL BROWN
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Your father might be able to pursue a malpractice action for the injuries sustained and medical expenses incurred secondary to the medical negligence you described. We'd need additional information in order to evaluate your potential claim. Please feel free to contact me or any of my partners at the Blume Goldfaden Firm via the profile information provided on this site. We may be able to assist you if this is a New Jersey Case, or, if in another state, we may be able to refer you accordingly. We look forward to speaking with you, and will assist you in any way we can.
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