Q: Can I sue a doctor who repeatedly missed appointments with me causing an auto accident due to a stress blackout?
Two times I scheduled an appointment with a doctor who both times did not show up. Second time was after hurricane Irma and it took me close to an hour to get to his office.
On the way back when I was driving on a straight road I blacked out due to stress and collided with an electrical pole. My car was totaled, I was taken to the emergency room and may have pain for the rest of my life.
A:
No, the facts you state are not sufficient to allow a lawsuit against the doctor.
However, I am but one opinion. The best thing to do is to contact a personal injury attorney in your area to get a consult. Most firms who handle personal injury offer free consults.
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