Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Texas

Left surgical equipment inside of body

I wanted to know if it was possible to sue a Doctor after he left two surgical sponges inside of my body. I had several witness to me regurertating the sponges up. I obtained my medical records and the doctor doesn't even mention the fact that while vomitting up blood, also I vommited up the sponges. The surgeon had mentioned to my mom and sister that the reason I was in surgery so long was that the sponge count was off. I was told by my pulmanologist that I also possibly have some vocal cord damage. The surgeon will no longer see patients as of May 1st. I had my surgery on Dec 5th and was hospitalized until Dec 29th 2001. I wasn't able to return to work until March 13th 2002.


Asked on 3/29/02, 10:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Allen Law Frim of Trey Allen PC

Re: Left surgical equipment inside of body

Yes. From the facts that you have given in your narrative, the doctor committed medical negligence. The law in the area of medical negligence is distinct in significant aspects from regular negligence, and I would be happy to give you more detailed information if you request it. You may email me at [email protected] or call me at 214 559 6173.

Trey Allen

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Answered on 3/29/02, 11:50 am


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