Q: How do i prove Medical Malpractice from the VA Medical Center?
I was discharged from active duty some years ago because of a congenital heart defect. I was being seen at the VA scheduled to have open heart surgery. A new physician arrived and delayed my surgery, fail to perform tests, interfered with my second opinions and other medical care and did not take my condition seriously. I saw another Doctor Who performed surgery. Following surgery he revealed to me the misdiagnosis of the previous position. I submitted a tort claim against the VA. I'm seeking legal representation in this matter
A:
MORE INFO NEEDED
YOU SHOULD WRITE OUT ALL THE DETAILS AND MAKE A FREE CONSULTATION WITH A LOCAL MED MAL LAWYER AND NOT ACCEPT WHAT A LAWYER ONLINE WITH LITTLE INFO SAYS.
HOWEVER, REMEMBER, YOU NOT ONLY HAVE TO PROVE THE DOC ACTED BELOW THE STANDARD OF CARE BUT IN ADDITION THAT YOU SUFFERED DAMAGES.
THESE CASES ARE EXPENSIVE TO PURSUE AND LAWYER DO NOT WANT TO INVEST $50-$150,000 IN COSTS ON A CASE THAT WILL NOT BRING THEM A HANDSOME RETURN ON THEIR INVESTMENT.
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