Q: Do I have a reason to sue healthcare provider?
During an MRI today I noticed my wedding ring was still on as I was sliding into machine. I waved my hands to stop it so I could remove it. The MRI tech said I’d be fine and didn’t allow me to take it off. The MRI came out blurred because he said I was moving. I was not moving at all. Turns out wearing metal in one of those poses great risk and also compromises the image. I now have a tingling feeling in my finger and will most likely have to get another mri thus delaying surgery to my knee. I had to wait 3 1/2 weeks to get this mri scheduled from the date of my injury.
A: A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend what the damages were. I do not believe a several week delay in knee surgery would typically be a source of damages - that's an individual opinion - other attorneys could see things differently. If the ring was more ferrous than gold, it's possible it could have resulted in burns or other symptoms - that's more the territory of a radiology tech to speak with authority on than an attorney. The best and most definitive way to answer your question would be to reach out to attorneys in Nevada to discuss. Good luck
A: While you may have a case, the damages are not likely sufficient to warrant a malpractice case unless further damages is done.
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