Q: Leg broken again after told I could full weight bear, did my doctor give me bad advice?
Last year in the end of april I broke both my legs and my right ankle. The left leg healed quickly with plates and a pin. The right leg had an external fixator because of my ankle for approx 3 months. After removal fixator I was told I could start weight bearing in a few days and start PT shortly there after. Approx 1 month later x-rays showed that my right leg had broken along the fracture line and I was told to stop weight bearing and PT. I was scheduled for surgery in November to fix the break but the hospital canceled dude to an emergency the day before. Finally having surgery on February 1st. Did my doctor have me start PT too soon? Should I seek legal help for my bills that are now reaching 6 figures?
A:
Not sure why you had the fractures. Suggest you contact a member of the Florida Justice Assn --they give free consultations.
I don't think you would have a successful malpractice case but get the consultation. As to the bills, you may have been disabled for one year or more in which case you can get social security. As to the gap, mind it by looking into Medical Assistance which in many states is retroactive.
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