Los Angeles, CA asked in Medical Malpractice for California

Q: 1st workers comp Dr never set my broken finger and I saw him twice for a total of 3 minutes. After a month I saw 2nd Dr

The 2nd Dr has to break and reset my knuckle and finger because it healed in the wrong position. Do I have a malpractice case against the 1st Dr

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Ronald Mahurin
Ronald Mahurin
Answered
  • Point Arena, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Malpractice is distinct from workers compensation. You must speak with a different type of attorney. I suggest you contact the local bar association. Medical malpractice is a very complex field and most likely, given the nature of your injury, you will have a difficult time finding an attorney because you have not suffered a catastrophic injury. The second doctor was able to fix everything.

I wish I could be of more help.

Theodore Allan Greene
Theodore Allan Greene
Answered
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The previous answer is exactly right in my opinion. You should contact a few medical malpractice attorneys and see if anyone would be willing to help you.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA

A: You need to contact a member of CAOC who handles medical cases in your county. They give free consults.In many states the comp doctor is given immunity from malpractice. This stinks but it's the law in some states. Whether it's against the law in California or not is something to discuss with the CAOC member.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • Little Neck, NY

A: Many med mal attorneys provide free initial consults. They would likely want to explore the issue of what damages you suffered, and the severity and permanence of such damages.

Tim Akpinar

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