My daughter is one years old, she broke her arm six weeks ago. Doctors said after two weeks the arm was not healing 100% correct yet doctors did not reset the arm instead said it will probally straighten itself out. Now six weeks later her arm is very messed up. Can I sue the doctor? And is sueing the doctor biblically correct?
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The Bible says if we have a dispute to take it before a judge, so suing is not biblically wrong.\n\nHowever, an honest lawyer will tell you that medical malpractice cases are very difficult to win.  I would suggest returning to the doctor and explaining what is still wrong and asking him to fix it.  If he does not want to, then try calling or writing the department director, or if it is at a hospital, write or call the Patient Advocate (sometimes called the Ombudsman) or the Medical Director, they will usually get things fixed right.
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Yes, this boy should go to a doctor right away...\nHe can lose the use of limbs and body parts can actually come off because they will die in the process...\nHurry and get this poor child to a doctor...
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If it was on your property then you are. If it was on a neighbor's property and it hit your daughter while she was on your property, then your neighbor MIGHT be responsible. If you are looking to sue, don't. The government doesn't need more lawsuites that really arn't worth it. It was only minor brusies after all. Sorry for your daughter.
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Oh, little girl.. Never never and never.\n\nSee how many people are there to answer you. No one has any problem to answer you. I am sure most of them, though they may have hundreds of their own personal problems, will be always ready to answer you and support you.  See the wonder ful people who answered here... \nmeta4icks, matilda, krisj38, mompoo, st martin, lulykofford, lahsgirl2010, cos_studygro, OneRunningMan, otraves, nacho_bella420\n\nAfter all, as mompoo told here, which other answer in yahoo-answers is worth answering.. Have you seen any other questions, many of them make us sick. We all will listen to you a thousand times. Dont worry.\n\nAnd it is you who has to come forward and tell us boldly one day. "hey come on, I am okay now, I am very happy, I dont have any bad thougthts now.."\n\nWe are all eager to hear that from you. But you see, we will not go away till you tell that  : )  .  Well, take your own time. These things will take their own time.  We will be here for you.\n\nHave you read meta4icks' answer very carefully? \nYou need to read it once again. I have experienced this in the past. So I can tell what he says is right. Your question this time is a different question. See yourself..\n\nEarlier, it was a helpless person's request for support. Today, it is a very rational question... Very rational. Your conscious mind (though with all the stress) has already started taking control over the situation.... slowly.. Todays question is not a helpless voice, but a rational, realistic reaction to the outside world.... (The answer from our side is -- "Dont worry , we are here for you."  But, dear little girl, you are fast improving.. realize that.. \n\nSome one pointed out in the previous questions' answers that you have taken the right step to connect with others. That itself was a big leap forward in the right direction. Now you have already established some contacts with medical experts. Probably you have to go one more step forward and connect with a local person, who can talk to you in person. (The internet is not the best communication medium)\n\nWhat nacho says should be considered in the positive sense. He/she is only asking you to go forward to take more positive steps. There is a danger tomorrow a sadist person trying to destroy all the good improvement you have aleady made. So please learn to ignore others saying-- that is the meaning of what Nacho says.\n\nI ask you to write down and keep for later reading what otraves says. It is a naked truth. "We are all mad.." I would correct his statement. All human being ae nuerotic. At certain point of time this will become a little serious and we may need outside support. I am sure some of the medical expert will endorse my saying, I read this long back in a psychology book-- it says every human being is actuall y nuerotic.\n\nSt marin, your answer is really encouraging. And most others' answers. \n\nhey, you have to give us chocolates when you are completely happy. okay? I know you can not send chocolates to all of us, But you will sure send a greeting card with  a virtual chocolate.. Promise?\n\nHow sweet is this world.. We all need you to be with us in this world overcoming temporary dark time...  You need to make this world sweeter...
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So basically, your child has just been diagnosed with a neoplasm and you're thinking about suing the doctor presumably  for economic purposes. wow.\n\n////\n\nTo reply again: you're saying they misdiagnosed.  have you referred the child to another pool of doctors who drew another diagnose? is there no paraclinical evidence (cat,  rm scans, biopsing, etc) to back the original diagnosis?\n\nbasically, you're saying the neurologist drew the diagnosis out of thin air.
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It would be malpractice. I am not sure if you can sue on what  you are talking about. Get a consulatation.
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Call your doctor in the a.m.   There is so much info out there that is wrong.  And what it means in one person's situation doesn't mean it in the next person's situation.  You might worry over nothing if someone tells you something is awry.  You might also get shocked when you go to the dr. if someone tells you it means you're ok.  So, my answer is don't worry and call your doctor.
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First - I'm very sorry to hear this. I have two small kids and can't imagine going through something like this.\n\nSecond - check the web site for your state bar association or the American Bar Association's findlegalhelp.org. Medicine is a state regulated profession and you'll need a lawyer in the state where the doctor is licensed to help you understand what remedies you might have.
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I agree with others, talk to physician!! This is not a question for armatures. I have a Dr. in front of my name (not medicine) but I know enough to know what I do not know about.
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I agree....I DIDN'T sue when an 18 yr. old 8 1/2 mo. pregnant girl made a left in fron of me. I had an eye witness who pulled over and told the cop it wasn't my fault, I could not have avioded it. \n\nThe girl told the cop that the truck in front of her turned left so she did too- duh! The cop asked her if she knew that she should not turn unless the intersection was clear - she said yes -  double duh!\n\nI spent months going for physical therapy for  bulging disk. I'll always have to do phys. ter. exercises. Totaled my car. But I felt it was the right thing to do....am I stupid or what?
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I was in twice for a broken arm.  The first time right after it happened so they could put a pin in it, and the second time to do MORE surgery since the first one didn't work and the bone didn't heal.  All is well now, though!  I also work in a hospital.  Would rather work there than be a patient ANY day!!!
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Some illnesses/medical disorders can ONLY be cured by surgery or a medical intervention. It's not a matter of crossing your fingers and hoping that your child doesn't die. If you are truly religious you would realize that God has given people the ability and intelligence to be physicians for a reason. I think anyone that denies their child medical care for 'religious reasons' should be charged with neglect and attempted murder. There have been way too many cases of children dying from people that have distorted religious beliefs.
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ABSOLUTELY!  You can sue for yourself and your daughter for loss of work time and personal injury.  She's having pain from "something".  It takes a few days to experience any neck/whiplash pain.  If you feel it's worth it, get a good lawyer.  He will, of course, take 30% of your settlement.  If you do it yourself, the insurance company will try to settle with as little as possible.  You can do a consult with most attorneys for free; and he can tell you if your case is worth $$ or not.  Good luck.
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I can usually tell after they show me the x-ray.  You may want to play it safe and get an x-ray if you are worried about it.  A broken bone on a growing child can be a bad thing...
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Yes, I would most certainly tell the doctor at the follow-up how the NP behaved.  You pay the doctor (who pays his staff) to care for your child, and she most definitely should have been more understanding and compassionate to your situation.
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i'm not a doctor yet (two more years), but if i were in her doctor's position, i'd say she should pretty much just say what you said. as long as she's not seeing some jerk, he'll be very willing to help out and get her family involved in the situation.  after your daughter has said that she's contacted her doctor about the situation and signed the release, call his office and then you can try to set up a time to talk with him about her case.
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Our legal system is based in English law, My question to you is how do you differentiate between a frivolous lawsuit and one that has merit. If a Dr. cuts off the wrong leg shouldn't he be held responsible for it. I know that is extreme, but some company's put out dangerous products and without a warning some people would get hurt. How do you best decide who is responsible if not in a court of law. I admit some lawsuits are just plain wrong, but how would you suppose that it be decided.