Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New York
Do I have a malpractice case ?
I was admitted to the hospital on 12/20/06 for lower lumbar surgery. I had been in the same hospital for neck surgery in May of 2006 and had a bad reaction to the morphine I was given and was not supposed to be given this again. The did administer it to me in the recovery room and again I had the same reaction, my blood pressure dropped extremely low and I had to be woken up throught the night to make sure I was ok. The next morning I was woken up by the nurse to try to get me up and walk me as is protocal after this surgery, I didn't feel well at all after trying to walk and asked her to bring me back to my room, I then asked her to put me back in bed as I really wasn't feeling well at all and told her so, she said I had to sit in the chair, and then left me sitting in the room alone. I woke up face down on the floor with blood everywhere. The house doctor was called in and said nothing looks broken.
I now need 4 root canals in my top front teeth, my top teeth have shifted as well and I have a scar on my upper lip and my lower lip is slanted and I cant close my mouth correctly. Do I have enough to sue the hospital ??
Thank you for any advise you can give me !
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Do I have a malpractice case ?
We would need to discuss your case in depth and review the records. Please feel free to contact me if you wish. Please note if you went to a municipal hospital (i.e. owned by City, town, etc.) you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days. There is a similiar rule for State hospitals.
Re: Do I have a malpractice case ?
The question of whether you can sue versus whether you should sue is very different. As Eric noted in his response there are time limitations that effect your ability to sue with out respect to whether or not you should sue. Whether you sue or not you should contact an attorney that specializes in Medical Malpractice so that you can talk to them about what to do to preserve your rights in the event that you decide it is worth it to you. I am in Rochester, NY but worked in NYC for a couple years. I know that there is are very qualified firms right on long island not too far from west hemstead that will give you a free evaluation of what to do in your specific case. If you would like my help in getting in touch with these attorneys please let me know. There is no charge for any help i render and i would only suggest you discuss this case with an attorney that would not charge you for the evaluation. Feel free to email me or call 5853195334
Re: Do I have a malpractice case ?
It might be malpractice, or simple negligence. The facts as given are not enough to advise you properly. You are in Nassau where we practice. Feel free to contact this office for a free phone consult at the main 845 area code number 8782163.
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