Wht to do if 15 years ago, a urologist performed a circumcision on me following a botched circumcision at birth but I still have pain?

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Wht to do if 15 years ago, a urologist performed a circumcision on me following a botched circumcision at birth but I still have pain?

The resultant phimosis and foreshortened sheath has caused me years of painful erections and psychological distress that I tried to remedy by visiting other urologists to no avail. It seems apparent that no one can/will alleviate my situation through further surgery so I am wondering if litigation against the urologist would be successful. Though I am reluctant to so, it seems as though it might be the only way to get any kind of satisfaction.

Asked on January 22, 2013 under Malpractice Law, Arkansas

Answers:

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If a procedure was performed on you incorrectly and you are now experiencing long-term pain because of the procedure, then you could have a viable medical malpractice claim. You would need to visit with an attorney that specialized in medical malpractice, also called "med mal attorneys." 

As you are visiting, you need to discuss some issues with them related to your case.  The first issue that you are going to have is the delay in the filing of your claim.  Delays cause two problems:  finding the doctor and find witnesses.  Considering this was several years ago, this doctor may no longer be around to sue.  The med mad attorney may be aware of him or how to find him, should he still be available for a lawsuit.  If you are still a minor, your parents would need to go with you and see if there is an exception that would apply to your case for filing a delayed malpractice claim.

Your best bet is to visit with two to three attorneys so that you can get a feel for who is willing to work the hardest on your claim.  You appear to have some serious issues and you don't want someone who is only interested in the billable hour. 


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