Lodi, CA asked in Personal Injury, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice for California

Q: I'm trying to figure out If I have a malpractice case. I am 98 lbs still losing from bariatric surgery 2018.

I got the surgery in 2018 everything was fine until I hit 120 lbs and I wouldn't stop losing. I have gotten very weak and so much pain all over my body. I sprained my ankle just walking. I have tried to get help from everywhere and seems they are just letting me die. I haven't been treated well at all and I don't believe that this type of situation happens. I have researched people that have my issues I can't find anyone. I am now out of work due to this I can't provide tor my family. I am homeless. I have lost it mentally. Please I need some help. Please let me know what more info is needed. I will provide whatever you need just so I can possibly live.

2 Lawyer Answers
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: more info is needed and should be shared with the med mal lawyer that you should call in your area.

there are possible statute of limitations issues..........so don't sit on your rights...or you lose them.

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Eliza Jasinska
Eliza Jasinska
Answered
  • Medical Malpractice Lawyer
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Please consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. In order to bring a successful medical malpractice claim, the plaintiff must prove that the healthcare professional failed to adhere to the standard, was responsible for the care, and provided care negligently. Experts must certify that the healthcare professional made a mistake that other reasonable doctors would have not made under similar circumstances. The plaintiff would have to prove that such a professional mistake caused the injury and but for the healthcare professional mistake the injury would not have happened. A Plaintiff must prove real injury and real damages that are given a monetary value. Experts usually testify as to the value of the physical damage, medical providers' negligence, lost wages, and medical bills.

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