Can I sue if I had my gallbladder removed but now I have a hernia in the belly button area?
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Can I sue if I had my gallbladder removed but now I have a hernia in the belly button area?
Asked on November 27, 2012 under Malpractice Law, New York
Answers:
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Anyone who believes they may have a medical malpractice case should contact a medical malpractice lawyer in their area. These cases are very complicated and depend on the specific circumstances of that case. You would not want to miss a meritorious case by following the general suggestions of an online lawyer who knows only the few facts you put into your question.
Having said that, if your only damage is a hernia, I suspect malpractice lawyers in your area will tell you that you have no case. Under ordinary circumstances, a hernia is a known complication from abdominal surgery and does not constitute malpractice. However, some circumstances could change this view. I suggest you speak with a malpractice lawyer in your area and discuss all of your circumstances.
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