Can I ask my doctor to pay for all the medical bills after he cut my intestine in2 different places?
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Can I ask my doctor to pay for all the medical bills after he cut my intestine in2 different places?
I had a hysterectomy done in March. The doctor cut my intestine and since then I had many different collections of fluid. I was getting antibiotics throughout a pic line for 2 month, but it didn’t work. They did the surgery again and the doctor cut my intestine again. I can take the pain no more and the doctor keeps saying that everything is OK. I’m about to lose my job and my husband lost his. My debt is $180,000 and they don’t want to help. Should I speak with a personal injury attorney? In Hillsborough County, FL.
Asked on August 29, 2010 under Malpractice Law, Florida
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
It would be advisable to speak with a personal injury attorney. You should obtain the medical reports and medical bills. The medical reports will document the nature and extent of your injury and will be used to determine the amount of compensation you receive for pain and suffering. Compensation for pain and suffering is an amount in addition to the medical bills. Your claim should include the medical bills, any wage loss, and compensation for pain and suffering. If you are dissatisfied with settlement offers from the doctor's insurance carrier, you can file a lawsuit for negligence against the doctor. You will need to file your lawsuit prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations or you will lose your rights forever in the matter.
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