In 2008 I was told I had 6 fibroid tumors however when I had my surgery I learned I had 23 and only 19 were removed. I was scheduled for a 7:00am surgery but was pushed to midnight in order to operate on less severe cases. Unfortunately once my doctor got around to performing the surgery I believe she was too tired to not only remove all the fibroids but also was negligent in preventing an environment to reduce the amount of future scar tissue. I now have an over abundance of scar tissue which is now connecting my colon to my uterus causing great pain. After seeking a second opinion I learned scar tissue is normal but the amount I have could be the result of a rush job in surgery. My new doctor has told me that cutting the scar tissue could result in a piece of my colon being removed.
Adam M. StarrMedical Malpractice AttorneyMarlton, NJ ·
I'm sorry for your poor outcome. A case like yours is very difficult because some people are "adhesion formers" and simply have a tendency to develop more scar tissue than others. The complications associated with adhesions are well-known and generally an ordinary risk of abdominal/pelvic surgery. Unless there are some aggravating facts, I would tend to think that you have a rough road ahead of you with respect to the viability of this case. That said, I would certainly encourage you to seek the opinion of an experienced medical malpractice attorney. Good luck!
You must have a doctor testify that the original doctor did or did not perform to the standard of practice in your area. In my experience doctors are quite reluctant to do so. You should consult with a med mal attorney and hopefully they will have the case reviewed to determine if there is a case. Some attorneys require the plaintiff to pay the cost of the review. Good luck
The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice case in NY is 2 1/2 years from the date of the malpractice unless you can extend it by continuous treatment, which it does not sound like you have.
Benjamin Harrison BabcockBirth Injury LawyerYonkers, NY ·
Your biggest hurdle, based on the information provided, is the statute limitations, which is 2 years and 6 months for adults in medical malpractice actions. There may be continuous treatment, but it is unclear based on your submission. It is probable that the statue of limitations has already expired.I would first speak to a medical malpractice attorney about this issue.
