Can I sue the 2/12/09Gastro intestinal Dr for ruptured spleen due to colonoscopy?

Michael J. Helfand 5 stars 8 reviews Rating: 7.9 Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Chicago, IL Reveal number tel: (800) 517-1614 Call Profile Posted on Jul 1, 2009 Your husband can sue for medical malpractice. The success of his case will depend on whether he can establish negligence. In other words, he has to prove that the doctor didn’t act within the standard of care. The standard of care for a GI doctor performing a colonoscopy will be established by medical experts. Experts are key in these cases. Contact a local medical malpractice lawyer — they will be able to explain all the pros and cons of pursuing a lawsuit. Let me know if you need help finding an attorney with experience in this type of case. I’d be happy to recommend someone. More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 0 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments

Lars A. Lundeen 5 stars 5 reviews Rating: 9.3 Personal Injury Lawyer in Cuttingsville, VT Reveal number tel: (802) 492-3818 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Jun 27, 2009 As I am licensed in Vermont and Florida, I cannot offer you specific legal advice as to Washington state law. I would respectfully recommend that you immediately consult with a personal injury attorney in your area who handles medical malpractice cases. Your husband's medical records will need to be reviewed by an expert to determine whether or not there has been a deviation from the accepted standard of care in your husband's case. A personal injury attorney will generally not charge you for their consultation on these types of matters. More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 0 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments

David Keith Stein 5 stars 2 reviews Rating: 10 Financial Markets and Services Attorney in Columbus, OH Reveal number tel: (614) 227-2300 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Jun 26, 2009 You can sue if the doctor did not live up to hir or her required standard of care. This includes performing the procedure properly and providing information so you would know of the risks associated with the procedure. This is a complex type of case. Seek good counsel of an attorney in your area who can review all of the facts. More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 0 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments