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What to do about a botched surgery?
My son had surgery for deviated septum about 9 months ago. Since there was no improvement in the months following the surgery, I asked a different specialist for a second opinion. After consultation, I was told that a new surgery is necessary to correct the same problem.Should I initiate legal action for medical malpractice against the surgeon who performed the first surgery?
Asked on March 13, 2014 under Malpractice Law, Georgia
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Merely because the first surgery was unsuccessful does not mean necessarily that the surgeon was negligent. A medical expert's review of the records is necessary to make that determination. Have a consultation with a medical malpractice attorney in your area. S/he will send your medical records to an expert for a review and determination whether or not you have a case.
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