Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Ohio

Concealed penis in infant

Hello. My son is 6 months old. He has a concealed penis. I have reviewed literature and it mainly occurs in circumcisions that were performed poorly. I had no idea the procedure was so risky and now he will have to have surgery to fix it.Is the doctor liabile? Or did I consent and allow this to happen to him?


Asked on 8/02/06, 11:39 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Rick Sommer Law Offices of Rick J. Sommer

Re: Concealed penis in infant

The problem with your child's penis could well be the result of negligence by the physician. While you may have consented to the circumcision, you did not consent to negligence. A consultation with an attorney would be appropriate.

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Answered on 8/02/06, 11:55 am
David Davies Law Office of David H. Davies

Re: Concealed penis in infant

Your research is most likely correct. Your consent to the procedure is on the basis that the doctor is not negligent. There are risks associated with any medical procedure and you are entitled to have the risks explained to you before you sign the consent form. Your consent must be "informed consent." I am sure that the doctor did not inform you that one of the risks of the procedure was that he or she would fail to follow proper procedure!

I would be happy to discuss this with you further. I have been helping injured people for over 30 years. There is no charge for a telephone conference.

You should be aware that there are time limits for bringing Medical malpractice actions.

Good luck

DHD

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Answered on 8/02/06, 1:39 pm


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