littlebit67
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Michigan
Recently on April 10th 2008 I had surgery to correct a bunion on my left foot. My family doctor recommended the doctor that I chose so I didn't question her suggestion. During the surgery my podiatrist cut the tendon that raises the big toe upward. After the surgery the toe hung and I could've eventually tripped and broke the toe if it wasn't corrected correctly. The doctor had plans to go on vacation after his scheduled surgeries for that day so I am thinking he was in a hurry. I know this because he told me he was going to Florida as my family and I were just coming back from Disney. The podiatrist didn't consult another doctor and tried to repair his mistake by suturing the tendon himself--most likely to save time. A few days later the tendon ruptured. I went to another doctor (osteopathic) who then did surgery a couple weeks later to repair the tendon and informed my husband that the podiatrist didn't know what he was doing. I have the podiatrist on a tape recorded phone call admitting his mistake. I have another appointment with the osteopathic doctor for a follow-up after surgery appointment this friday and I plan to bring my tape recorder in order to get on tape his diagnosis of the first doctor and personal feelings on the issue. I plan to tape it secretly as he has already been trying to discourage me from any legal actions against the podiatrist. I have already consulted a lawyer but they have NO experience in Malpractice cases. Been doing alot of research on the doctor myself. He has moved his practice 3 times since obtaining his license in 1987. Hmmmm.
I am a 41 year old mother of four kids ages 17, 11, 9, and 6. I stay home with them as I am not currently working but taking classes towards a nursing degree. I plan to start clinicals in the fall. This whole thing is very unfortunate for me as I am the only one that cooks, cleans, drives kids to events and so forth. I don't have time to be laid up like this! I am so angry!
Do I have a case ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Recently on April 10th 2008 I had surgery to correct a bunion on my left foot. My family doctor recommended the doctor that I chose so I didn't question her suggestion. During the surgery my podiatrist cut the tendon that raises the big toe upward. After the surgery the toe hung and I could've eventually tripped and broke the toe if it wasn't corrected correctly. The doctor had plans to go on vacation after his scheduled surgeries for that day so I am thinking he was in a hurry. I know this because he told me he was going to Florida as my family and I were just coming back from Disney. The podiatrist didn't consult another doctor and tried to repair his mistake by suturing the tendon himself--most likely to save time. A few days later the tendon ruptured. I went to another doctor (osteopathic) who then did surgery a couple weeks later to repair the tendon and informed my husband that the podiatrist didn't know what he was doing. I have the podiatrist on a tape recorded phone call admitting his mistake. I have another appointment with the osteopathic doctor for a follow-up after surgery appointment this friday and I plan to bring my tape recorder in order to get on tape his diagnosis of the first doctor and personal feelings on the issue. I plan to tape it secretly as he has already been trying to discourage me from any legal actions against the podiatrist. I have already consulted a lawyer but they have NO experience in Malpractice cases. Been doing alot of research on the doctor myself. He has moved his practice 3 times since obtaining his license in 1987. Hmmmm.
I am a 41 year old mother of four kids ages 17, 11, 9, and 6. I stay home with them as I am not currently working but taking classes towards a nursing degree. I plan to start clinicals in the fall. This whole thing is very unfortunate for me as I am the only one that cooks, cleans, drives kids to events and so forth. I don't have time to be laid up like this! I am so angry!
Do I have a case ? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!