If my grandmother had eye surgery but during the procedure the doctor cut her eye and it caused her to become blind in that eye, does she have a case?
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If my grandmother had eye surgery but during the procedure the doctor cut her eye and it caused her to become blind in that eye, does she have a case?
Asked on May 12, 2013 under Malpractice Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Your grandmother may have a malpractice case--potentially, a large one--and it would be worth her while to consult with a malpractice attorney about the specifics of her situation. Malpractice is when a doctor or other health-care provider does something negligent, or unreasonably careless, which causes the patient injury. Cutting an eye in a way that damages it while performing eye surgery would seem like it could easily be negligent; that is why your grandmother should consult with experienced malpractice counsel, who can evaluate the situation in detail. If this is malpractice, the loss of vision in one eye could entitle her to a substantial monetary award.
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