Man Awarded for Unnecessary Medical Procedure
Posted on Mar 20, 2010 2:35pm PDT
A man has been awarded $224,905 in a medical malpractice case where he had surgery to remove a non-existent gallbladder. Reportedly, the man had an ultrasound which revealed the presence of stones in his gallbladder. The radiologist on the case stated that the section of the bowel loop looked like a gallbladder, which convinced the surgeon that he would need to perform surgery to remove it. However, the patient never had a gallbladder.
It’s important that you understand your situation when you are injured because of a medical malpractice case. You do not have to suffer any further after a medical professional has acted negligently, putting your life at risk. You need to know that you do have rights that should be protected and options in moving forward with a case against the guilty party. It’s important that you ensure that your case is handled properly. By working with a medical malpractice attorney, you will be able to resolve this matter in the most beneficial way possible. A malpractice lawyer will know what to expect with your case and how to guide you through difficult aspects such as court proceedings. Please take some time to contact a medical malpractice lawyer today and begin discussing your case.