Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York

delayed diagnosis

My ob didn't diagnose me with preeclampsia and I had to suffer through procedure due to his mistakes. Its 16 months later and I still have pain and other problems from the medication to treat the preeclampsia. Is this negligence?


Asked on 6/05/08, 11:31 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Pasquale Calcagno Calcagno & Associates, PLLC

Re: delayed diagnosis

Medical malpractice cases are complex and expensive to litigate. You have not provided enough information for me to evaluate this claim. Please call me toll free at 1(800)WE-FIGHT for a free consultation and visit us on the web at www.1800wefight.com for useful information on medical malpractice.

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Answered on 6/05/08, 12:09 pm
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: delayed diagnosis

It may be negligence. But what are your damages? Are you able to have another natural birth? Only C- Sections? Did you need subsequent surgeries? What kinds of permanent damages do you have?

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Answered on 6/05/08, 12:12 pm


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