Medical Malpractice Case Overview

Summary

Delayed surgery due to unavailable equipment and prolonged sedation may indicate medical malpractice. Complications like pneumonia and muscle loss could strengthen your case. Consult a local attorney for guidance on pursuing legal action.

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How was hospitalized after a serious car accident I broke my back and several places including t7 through t11 vertebrae, I was there for a total of 23 days * of which were because the hospital had a robotic arm that assisted the surgeon during surgery. That robotic arm was broken and needed a part before it could be used that part took almost a total of * to 19 days to come to the hospital during that time my family insisted that I to another hospital
I'm sorry to hear about your accident and the complications with your surgery. It sounds like you might have a legal case involving medical malpractice or negligence due to the delayed surgery. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Move to another hospital however the hospital tried to play off that I shouldn't be moved because of the way my back was broken however he took them a long period of time to get the parts for a robotic arm to perform my surgery during the 19 days I was placed into a medically induced coma and in that time I was made to be put on a ventilator and I received the tracheotomy and a peg tube to be put in my stomach I caught ventilator related pneumonia twice because of the negligence of the hospital by not giving me a certain type of medications prevented to the pneumonia now I've had complications after my surgery this is almost a year later I have several gastrointestinal issues
I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds like you might have a case involving medical malpractice or negligence. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
I believe from which are related from the peg tube I lost a lot of muscle mass because of my time being sedated for so long I have all these back problems probably from the car accident however I believe that because of my long period of time and being sedated for so long the muscle mass that could have been prevented from deteriorating from my body I know suffer because of that. And multiple gastrointestinal issues now I never had before the surgery.
It sounds like you might have a case involving medical malpractice or negligence. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers in North Carolina who can better assist you with your situation?
No I would like your opinion on it
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Based on your experience, there are potential grounds for a medical malpractice or negligence case due to:
- Delay in surgery due to unavailable equipment.
- Prolonged sedation and complications such as muscle mass loss.
- Ventilator-related complications and pneumonia.
- Ongoing gastrointestinal issues post-surgery.
Your situation may warrant legal action, and consulting a lawyer could be beneficial. Would you like more detailed information or resources on pursuing this matter?
Yes I would like both but I would like for you to help me make this contesting into a concise and formatted document or where that I can tell the lawyer
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Based on the information you provided, here's a concise and formatted document that outlines potential grounds for a medical malpractice or negligence case:
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Client Name: [Your Name]
Legal Issue Summary:
- Accident Details: Hospitalized after a serious car accident, resulting in multiple back fractures (T7 through T11 vertebrae).
- Surgery Complications: Delay in surgery due to a broken robotic arm, resulting in a prolonged hospital stay of 23 days.
- Medical Treatment Issues:
- Kept in a medically induced coma and on a ventilator.
- Developed ventilator-related pneumonia twice due to insufficient medication.
- Received a tracheotomy and PEG tube insertion, leading to gastrointestinal issues.
- Post-Surgery Complications:
- Significant muscle mass loss due to prolonged sedation.
- Persistent gastrointestinal problems never experienced prior to surgery.
Potential Legal Grounds:
- Medical Malpractice: Delay in surgery due to unavailable equipment, leading to extended hospitalization and health risks.
- Negligence: Inadequate preventative measures against pneumonia and muscle deterioration.
- Ongoing Health Issues: Long-term complications potentially linked to hospital treatment delays and procedures.
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Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Yes
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Since you have agreed to connect with local lawyers, could you please provide your name?
Jacob Shelton
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No that'll be it thank you
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