What to do if our daugheter at the age of 16 was given a medication to help control her bleeding during her periods but she almost died of complications as a result?
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What to do if our daugheter at the age of 16 was given a medication to help control her bleeding during her periods but she almost died of complications as a result?
She developed a DVT blood clot in her left leg the clot was almost the entire length of her leg we almost lost her but thanks to an excellent doctor he was able to save her life. Now mind you she has Downs Syndrome which carries other complication and wound up complicating the situation. Our daughter spent 30 days in the hospital and I wound up having a massive heart attack due to the emotional stress I was under with my daughter. My wife almost her husband and daughter within a 45 day period. Can she get any compisation from this ordeal she has been through and is still going through?
Asked on January 17, 2013 under Malpractice Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for the ordeals that you have been through. These are two seprate issues ehre that may or may not be related. Let me explain. A causal connection has to be shown between the stress you suffered from the situation with your daugther and the heart attack. If that can be shown then you may indeed have a case. Damages also have to be shown. Now, as for your daughter's situation, you need to speak with a medical malpractice attorney in your area as soon as you can. There you have to prove a causal connection as well as malpractice on the part of the doctors. That may require review by another MD and an affidavit stating same. It is worth a shot. Good luck.
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