Medical Malpractice Case Results in $456,745 Verdict
Posted on Sep 7, 2010 4:10pm PDT
A medical malpractice case has resulted in a verdict over $400,000 for Ryan Garcia who was fitted with a feeding tube that was improperly placed outside of his stomach. Five times after it was placed incorrectly inside him, he fed through it, causing him to become septic. He then had to have more surgery to wash out the infection and then had to remain in the hospital for six more weeks. He suffered from pain as a result of the mistake.
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.