YES! There is definitly something called medical negligence. I am presently persuing such a case myself. I'm from NY, but I am unsure of laws from state to state. My best advice would be to call around to different law firms and get a "phone" assessment of your situation. I do know that in NY, there has to be some kind of long standing injury in order to prove neglect. for example tho, mine is simply that I have a large scar from an avoidable surgery had my MD been on task with my problem. Look in your yellow pages for law offices that deal with medical malpractice. It's a start at least, and I send the best of luck to you. Just don't give up!