Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Virginia

hospital staff negligence?

When I was getting an epidural to give birth, the anesthesiologist left the needle hanging oddly in my back because he rushed to the side of a intern he was training because he fainted. The nurse that was also supporting me from the front rushed to his side as well and I nearly fell face first on the floor, but my husband caught me as I was falling. Ever since then, I have had issues with my legs tingling and going numb on a very regular basis as well having leg spasms


Asked on 5/03/08, 10:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: hospital staff negligence?

More information needed, like one or two other expert medical opinions as to the damages that you may have incurred from this particular incident which you've described in this question.

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Answered on 5/03/08, 11:27 pm
Gary Mims Sickels, Frei & Mims

Re: hospital staff negligence?

you need to see a neurologist to find out why you are having symptoms in your legs...sounds like the could have injured a nerve during the epidural. Once you determine the extent and cause of the injury you can explore the issue of malpractice. Remember you have a statute of limitations to deal with. Be sure that if you pursue a case you do so with an experience med mal lawyer. These cases are tough and expensive. Feel fre to call or email me directly.

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Answered on 5/04/08, 7:16 am


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