PVP Civil or Lawsuit???
John
I have experienced 24 hr. extreme pain from a vasectomy for the past 5
months. I was unable to work for 3 1/2 months and can barely do so
now. Numerous meds and nerve blocks have had little help. My urologist
that did this originally stated upon examination that I was a perfect
candidate for the procedure and that the only side
effects/complications would be a little swelling/light discomfort for
2 or 3 days that could be controlled with Tylenol. Upon questioning he
said that the only long term pain side effects are by people with
mental instabilities.
The surgeon that did the vasectomy took 1 1 /2 hrs. to do so and
stated it was the second hardest one he had ever done because the vas
was adhered. I have never had a surgery or problem in this area. At no
time did he abandone the procedure because of difficulties.
Three different doctors that I have seen have all stated that the
Doctor that did this to me has caused extensive nerve damage and the
procedure should never have taken 1 1/2 hrs.
Has anybody out there ever brought a civil or lawsuit for medical
malpractice against a surgeon for nerve damage via vasectomy?
David
> Doctor that did this to me has caused extensive nerve damage and the
> procedure should never have taken 1 1/2 hrs.
>
> Has anybody out there ever brought a civil or lawsuit for medical
> malpractice against a surgeon for nerve damage via vasectomy?
I do know one guy that was talking to a barrister in discussing bringing a
lawsuit, but I don't know what happened ultimately. I haven't heard anything
on the topic lately so I'm guessing that it's either trundling on (these
thing take inordinate amounts of time) or has been abandonded. I'm sure I
would have heard if there was a successful outcome.
I'm not too familiar with the legal system on your side of the pond (I guess
tv drama or Judge Judy doesn't count), but over here a lot would depend on
what these other doctors were prepared to say when testifying against a
member of their own profession. Have you discussed with them if they would
be willing to assist you?
Can they be forced into court to answer questions if they are unwilling to
do it voluntarily?
The other key factor would be what was said (and what you signed) in the
counselling session re warning you agaist risks, or absolving the doctor
against clinical errors etc.
I hope you keep us posted, as I'm sure people here are interested.
David
www.vasectomy-information.com
John
I'll keep you up to date on this issue. In the U.S one has 2 years
from date of incident to file suit in medical malpractice claims.
John
Steve Law
Litigation per vasectomy is very tough. Statute of limitation is one.
Standard Duty of Care another. Relative size of bank roll. New and
real studies would have to be paid by the defense before it ever got
before a jury.
Steve L
trifold
These very rules do not discourage law suits in other cases. You
haven't answered my question: If suing doctors is so difficult, how
come malpractice insurance is so high?
John
Steve....
I'll keep you up to date on this issue in the months to come.
John
Steve Law
I am not going to give you a course on malpractice law and its
limitations. Do some research and you will find which areas most of
the malpractice claims fall under and you will find areas that do not
lend themselves due to the factors cited.
Steve L
David
> I am not going to give you a course on malpractice law and its
> limitations.
Thank goodness for small mercies!!! How accurate or truthful would it be if
you did I wonder.
David
www.vasectomy-information.com