I was well aware of the risk involved with the Uterine Fibroid E. However, when I started to get symptoms of the complications my radiologist (who performed the procedure) kept telling me I was constipated and that my 3 week long fever and and elevated white blood cell count was normal. Come to find out, I was almost Septic, My Dr. told me to go to the ER. I was admitted to the hospital for 8 days. The doctors made it seem as if I was in grave condition and didn't know why I wasn't treated earlier. I ended up having to have an abdominal surgery to remove the necrotic fibroid and my appendix removed. Clearly, the radiologist who performed this should have been more proactive with my post op care? Instead of being sent home after numerous complaints and being told that I'm constipated.
Paul F. OliveriPersonal Injury LawyerNew York, NYNY licensed ·
Your question asks whether your situation might give rise to a negligence case, or a malpractice case. The answer is both, because a medical malpractice case is the same thing as a medical negligence case. Both phrases are technically correct, although it has become commonplace to use the "medical malpractice" label when a claim is made that a medical or health care provider caused harm because they were negligent. And, similarly, someone would usually think of a case against a non-medical-provider to be a simple "negligence case". Without commenting upon the merits of your claim, and without my saying whether or not your situation would give rise to a meritorious case, I can confidently say that you have described a medical malpractice case because you are casting blame against one or more physicians. I wish you a speedy recovery.
You apparently underwent Uterine Artery Embolization, a technique performed by an interventional radiologist that blocks the blood flow to fibroids, causing them to shrink and die. Complications of this procedure are known to include uterine infection, so it would seem that an elevated white cell count should have prompted further examination. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer in your state can assist you in determining whether proper care was provided and whether a case may be economically feasible.
Medical Malpractice in Georgia is very difficult to prove. First, you need to be concerned with treatment and getting well. Second, you need to get copies of all of your medical records and medical billing file. Be sure to get copies of both sides of your file. Next, you need to contact an attorney to review the notes to see if you actually have a case. You can locate an attorney using the Find A Lawyer tab on the top of this page.
Christian K. Lassen IIPersonal Injury LawyerPhiladelphia, PA ·
Your records can certainly be ordered by a local malpractice lawyer who can investigate. has a great "find a lawyer" tool to locate a local lawyer. Good luck.
