Q: Got a broken jaw, 22 months ago. Surgery was done poorly and now jaw is painful and does not work well. Could I sue?
I should have been transferred to different hospital, in Seattle. Waited a week for the surgery. Was later told surgery was done by an ear, nose, throat doc.
I saw an oral surgeon, who told me jaw was misaligned, and they could only fix it by breaking my jaw again.
Surgery was done at Tacoma General.
A:
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks - but regardless, any attorney would need to review your file in greater detail, very likely with the guidance of a medical professional to make a meaningful assessment. Already having waited this long for a response, your best option might be to reach out to attorneys to discuss. Most attorneys who handle such cases offer free initial consults - if nothing else, you'd learn the timelines within which you need to act to preserve your legal rights under Washington law. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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