What can I do about a doctor’s malpractice that has left me with permanent injuries?
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What can I do about a doctor’s malpractice that has left me with permanent injuries?
I was on a birth control shot called depo provera for about 7 years. I was 17 when I started it.However, I was never told that it depletes the calcium in your body and that you need to take supplements. When I went off the shot my doctor (new one) was shocked to hear that I had never been informed and immediately sent me for a bone density scan. It showed that I had osteoperos. I have had issues since then including a broken wrist (no idea how it happened) and now recently with a lot of back pain found out I have spinal stenosis. I know there was a class action against them before but I am only 29 years old and I have 2 bone conditions that are found usually in people over 50. Any advice? Should I speak with a malpractice attorney? In Rockingham, NH.
Asked on March 11, 2011 under Malpractice Law, New Hampshire
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Oh my goodness. I am so sorry for your situation here. Yes, you should by all means speak with a personal injury attorney in your area, one that specializes in medical malpractice. Medical malpractice is generally a very specialized area of the law and going to an attorney that deals with these type of claims day in and day out can be a definite advantage. There are sometimes special requirements to bringing suits like providing an affidavit from a doctor. The consultation should be free. The attorney will have to make sure that the finalization of the class action - if in fact it is over with - does not in any way preclude you from bringing suit. Good luck to you with everything.
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