Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York
Lacrosse injury. No treatment at emergency room
My son plays lacrosse at college. While in practice w/o protective gear he took a lacrosse ball in the testicles. He was rushed to the ER. The ER physician examined him and told him to put ice on it and the swelling should go down and he'd be fine.
Well 3-4 days later, my son still hasnt gone to the bathroom, or hasnt been able to move from his dorm room bed since the emerg. room.
A fellow team mate checked in on him and they immediately rushed him to the nurse and then the emergency room again. This time a different ER. They did an exray or sonogram and rushed him into emergency surgery. One of the testicles had completely ruptured and had begun hemorrhage. Neverthe less the one testicle had to be removed because the tissue was completly dead.
I'm not saying the initial ER visit would have saved the testicle, but the pain and suffering my son went through was not necessary if the doctor in the ER had done appropriate test before he sent him back to his dorm.
Does he have a case against this ER doctor?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Lacrosse injury. No treatment at emergency room
I recevied your post on 11-7-2001
It is difficult to tell. All of the medical records need to be obtained and an expert review by a physician would be required to determine this....without the medical records and a detailed explantion of events by your son...anyone would only be guessing..
Sorry I could not be more helpful online...and good luck to you and your son
RRG
Re: Lacrosse injury. No treatment at emergency room
We cannot make a determination without having your son's medical records reviewed. We would consider obtaining the medical records and having them reviewed without charge to you. If you wish to discuss this matter, please feel free to contact me directly at our toll free number 877-226-5452.
In any event, I hope your son has a prompt recovery.
Craig J.J. Snyder
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