What is approximate value of medical malpractice claim for misdiagnosis resulting in unnecessary surgery and resulting nerve damage?
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What is approximate value of medical malpractice claim for misdiagnosis resulting in unnecessary surgery and resulting nerve damage?
Hand and wrist surgeon performed no pre-surgery diagnostics (e.g. X-ray, ultra-sound, MRI) and misdiagnosed bumps on left wrist as cysts during single office visit. Surgeon was to remove cysts but instead performed exploratory surgery not authorized by patient that involved pulling and stretching nerves and tendons. No cysts were found (negative pathology), and bumps were attenuated radial artery poking through fascia. It is now 1.5 years post-op and bumps have grown, patient has unsightly scar on inside of left wrist with aching, and numbness. What is potential value for claim?
Asked on April 29, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Nevada
Answers:
Gene Meltser, Esq. / BIRG & MELTSER
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
While it does sound likr a malpractice claim, there is no real way of estimating the value of the claim without examining all bills, medical records/op notes, diagnosis and prognosis, discussing with the patient the effect the surgery had on him or her (i.e. inability to work/perform certain functions etc), the age and occupation of the patient, as well as Diane of other contributing factors. I would be glad to review your records at no charge. Contact me at [email protected]
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