What to do if I had lumber screws break during surgery and was never told that they were recalled?
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What to do if I had lumber screws break during surgery and was never told that they were recalled?
I suffered 8 years,now I can not walk well.I was misdiagnosed and suffered treatments I did not need. The screws I have preserved since surgery 2 weeks ago and I want to sue for product liabilty, as well as damages.
Asked on October 29, 2013 under Malpractice Law, New York
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written you very well may have a products liability case against the manufacturer of the product that was inserted within you. I suggest that you consult with a medical malpractice attorney. One in your locality can be found on attorneypages.com.
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