Is it malpractice if I had surgery 2 weeks ago to remove a pelvic mass and just found out it was from ovarian tissue left behind from my hysterectomy years ago?

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Is it malpractice if I had surgery 2 weeks ago to remove a pelvic mass and just found out it was from ovarian tissue left behind from my hysterectomy years ago?

I had had pain for a year.

Asked on December 4, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Michigan

Answers:

Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You should contact a medical malpractice lawyer in your area right away to see if you have a viable claim.  There are several stautes of limitations applicable to your claim and only an experienced Michigan malpractice lawyer can assist.

Even if you still have a claim, the lawyer and you will have to balance the cost of bringing a claim against your potential recovery.  Once again, only an experienced Michigan malpractice attorney can help.

Malpractice lawyers do not charge for consultations.  Please call one today.


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