Q: Could I file a medical malpractice against doctors who did the wrong test on my arm.
There were two orders in my file, one for my lower arm and one for my entire arm. They did the one for my lower arm. Two years later I had the test done at another facility, and they did the correct test that showed i had nerve damage.
A:
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, as elements such as statutes of limitations are state-specific in med mal cases. But your question remains open for two weeks. An issue that could arise is the extent of damages suffered as a result of not diagnosing nerve damage in the original test - as well as showing that there were not intervening factors in the two year period. Those are determinations that a medical professional, and not an attorney, would be qualified to make. You could reach out to med mal attorneys to discuss. Most firms offer free initial consults. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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