If I had a blood test done about a month ago but the girl hurt my left arm and the doctor said that she probably hit a nerve or tendon, can I sue?
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If I had a blood test done about a month ago but the girl hurt my left arm and the doctor said that she probably hit a nerve or tendon, can I sue?
I still have numbness, tingling and no strength in this arm or hand and I am left handed.
Asked on December 1, 2014 under Malpractice Law, Kentucky
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
As a practical matter, you cannot sue with a medical diagnosis showing that they did damage, how long lasting and severe it is, and the cost and prognosis of medical care to correct it, if medical care is warranted. That's because you can only sue for provably damages, like medical costs; lost wages (if you can't work, or can't work as much or at as high-paying a job); "pain and suffering" for long-lasting life impairment which can be proven to exist (more than just your subjective report); etc. Get your arm looked at--you should anyway; your health is the most important thing--then armed with the test results, diagnosis, etc., speak with a personal injury attorney.
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