Patient Can Pursue Malpractice Over Burn
Posted on Dec 22, 2010 3:20pm PST
A patient who suffered a burn to her arm during a hysterectomy is reportedly moving forward with a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital and surgeon. The Michigan appeals court reportedly ruled that she can move forward with a case due to the massive burn she suffered during surgery. Kimberly Rode claims she was not protected properly from electrosurgical burns during the incident.
You should be able to protect your rights when you are injured in a medical malpractice situation. When medical professionals do not operate properly and put your life in danger when they should be helping you, then you will want to pursue a medical malpractice case. Your life may be forever altered after malpractice, so the guilty party should be held responsible for the pain that they have caused you.
Working with a medical malpractice attorney will allow for you to have an expert on your side protecting your rights. A medical malpractice lawyer will know how to proceed forward with your case all while keeping your best interest in mind. A malpractice lawyer will guide you through this process, including dealing with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time to contact a malpractice attorney today to begin discussing the details of your case.