Q: Can i do a lawsuit for muscle damage from a morphine shot?
When I was in the hospital with my baby girl right before going into labor they gave me a morphine shot. The nurse told me she had to make sure she put the needle in the right spot so she wouldn't cause muscle damage. I believe she did because 9 months later it still bothers me. When I jog or sometimes even sit down it feels like something is tearing.
A: Unless you have a medical diagnosis saying what you have and that it's because of the shot and not due to post labor disruption of muscle tone, unlikely. Check with a NC Attorney who handles malpractice to know your rights down there.
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I think I answered this.
First you need medical evidence 1)as to what you have that is causing your problems 2) that that condition was caused by the injection and nothing else. That's a pretty high burden, and lastly there's an issue that the muscular pain may be covered by the consent form you signed. However why not get a consultation (free) from a NC attorney who handles medical cases?
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