Laredo, TX asked in Medical Malpractice for Texas

Q: I passed out in a hospital and fell and broke my hip. They said not a surgical candidate. Sent me to a nursing home.

I'm 55

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A: Since this message indicates You are in Texas; you may call Nurse Attorney Gail Friend at Friend & Associates as there are medical issues involved in your question. That is, expedited treatment of a fractured hip is the usual standard, Unless you were in the hospital because of underlying serious advanced illness. Suggest that you talk with a medical malpractice attorney who is also able to address medical issues, such as Friend & Associates at 713-256-6524 .

A: You may have a lawsuit against the hospital. Morax are needed. Certainly the hospital in certain circumstances has the duty to prevent you from falls. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.

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