Dubuque, IA asked in Medical Malpractice for Iowa

Q: i have been injured by a doctor doing a procedure on me.leg are weak,off balance,limp and fear because of what he did .

was woke up briefly from being sedated ,with him giving me a forceful chop on the procedure site.need some advice on what to do.

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Erik Luthens
Erik Luthens
Answered
  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Licensed in Iowa

A: You should immediately schedule a consultation with the doctor in question to determine specifically as to what he / she did and whether you need any further medical treatment due to the "forceful chop."

Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer

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

A: If you remain concerned or unsettled as to your condition, you could contact a med mal attorney in Iowa to discuss what your options include and what steps you need to take to preserve your legal rights.

Tim Akpinar

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