Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

angieogram gone wrong

i had 5 stents put in last july.i came home and that very nite my right foot started paining me it only got worse over the next 2 days .i couldnt even walk on it went to the hospital and the incesion site was badly infected.they cut a 5cmx4cm hole in my groin to clean it up.i have been having pain in my groin area and my foot has been sore since.is this a law suit.i have trouble walkin because of the pain in my groin.its looks like crap also.no bikini for me


Asked on 2/08/07, 1:37 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Frank Pintauro Donohue & Partners, PC

Re: angieogram gone wrong

You may have claim. However, in order to maintain a suit for medical practice you need a doctor to review your records and give an opinion as to whether your treatment was what other doctors would have rendered. I'd certainly be happy to talk you about this matter further. Please call me.

Read more
Answered on 2/08/07, 2:04 pm

Re: angieogram gone wrong

Its possible but hard to say without a full interview. Please feel to contact me and beware there are statutory deadlines that must be met of you can lose your claim, especially if a municipal hospital is involved.

Read more
Answered on 2/08/07, 2:12 pm
Tanya Gendelman Law Offices of Tanya Gendelman, P.C.

Re: angieogram gone wrong

According to Medical Specialists, the risk for serious complications (e.g., stroke, heart attack) from the procedure is approximately 1 in 1000. Other complications include the following: Allergic reaction to iodine-based dye; Bleeding at the insertion site; Damage to arteries; Infection at the insertion site; Kidney damage and/or kidney failure. Depending on your particular circumstances, infections are a known complication and, mostly likely, you had signed an "Informed Consent" prior to the procedure. You may still want to consult an attorney for more information and review of your medical records.

Read more
Answered on 2/08/07, 4:30 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Medical Malpractice Law questions and answers in New York