I suffered injury due to an unnecessary pace maker implant. My doctor implanted a pace maker, but I have visited several other doctors as a result of the pain and damage caused by the implantation. These other doctors all said I didn’t really need a pacemaker at all. Can I file a lawsuit?
I suffered injury due to an unnecessary pace maker implant. Can I file a lawsuit?
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While the answer depends on the situation, if several other doctors agree that the pacemaker was not necessary, your doctor may not have behaved appropriately. Doctors are held to a reasonable standard of care, which means they have to do what a reasonably competent doctor would, or they can be found guilty of medical malpractice. So, if several other experts believe your doctor acted unreasonably, you may have a strong case. The best bet would be to contact a medical malpractice attorney who can talk to you about what you have to do to prove malpractice and negligence. Your attorney can help you determine whether you should file a lawsuit or not and whether your case is a strong enough case to win.
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Posted by Christy Rakoczy on 23 Mar 2010