I went in to get a hysterectomy and the doctor accidentally clipped my colon. Two days went by and all those toxins were all over my digestive system. I also got a blood clot in my lung and I nearly died. Emergency surgery lasting 5 hours saved me. Now I have a bag, result of a colostomy and an open wound in my stomach. Can I file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the doctor for all my suffering?
Is a surgical error during a hysterectomy a good medical malpractice case?
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Surgical errors such as this can generally call for a medical negligence claim, and you would have the right to seek compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, whether it is a good case or not depends on the severity of the injury caused by the negligence. Your situation certainly merits looking into, as it sounds like you have suffered greatly and deserve some justice.
It sounds like you could potentially have a permanent injury, for which a jury could award significant damages, but the only way to find out is to consult a medical malpractice lawyer, who would have a medical professional review your case.
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Posted by Staff Writer on 21 Jan 2010