Can a hospital get sued for performing a tubal ligation on a 19 year old mother having her second child with no medical conditions?
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Can a hospital get sued for performing a tubal ligation on a 19 year old mother having her second child with no medical conditions?
Asked on June 2, 2015 under Malpractice Law, Tennessee
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You don't give much by way of details. That having been said, if an unnessary medical procedure is performed but is not consented to a patient, that constitutes an actionable personal injury. Accordingly, a legal suit may be filed. At this point, you should consult directly with a personal injury attorney in your area; a consultation of this type should be free. After going over all of the facts of the case with you, they can best advise as to your situation.
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