Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Virginia
malpractice
My son face was cut when he was born March 31st 2008. the doctor cut his face about a half an inch while proforming a c-section. Is that mlpractice?
Asked on 1/24/09, 2:28 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cary Moseley
Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC
Re: malpractice
Yes, it could be malpractice.
Answered on 1/24/09, 3:29 pm
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: malpractice
Yes, I suppose that it "could be" medical malpractice, but as a practical factual and legal matter is probably not (in my opinion).
"C" sections after all, necessarily involve the use of sharp surgical instruments and are not merely routine operations.
Answered on 1/25/09, 10:20 pm