What to do if I had a hernia surgery and ince the surgery I have been having pain and numbness and I have lost use of some basic functions?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
What to do if I had a hernia surgery and ince the surgery I have been having pain and numbness and I have lost use of some basic functions?
I had a hernia surgery about 12-13 years ago. I originally tried to get help with the matter shortly after the problem began but, in 2 subsequent visits to the ER, I was told nothing was wrong with me. For the last year and a half I have been trying to get treatment again, or rather, a diagnosis through the VA medical center. None of the steps that they have taken have helped in any way. They will not consider the possibility that a mistake was made somewhere in surgery. The answers they offer always explain some of my symptoms but not all. I wait for a resolution. I still don’t even have a proper diagnosis.
Asked on September 9, 2012 under Malpractice Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In Washington State, the statute of limitations, or time period within which you must sue, for medical malpractice appears to be a maximum of eight years from the time of the injury. If the surgery occured 12 - 13 years ago, it would be too late to take legal action, since once the statute of limitations has passed, you may no longer sue. You may, however, be eligible for SSI if you are experiencing significant disability or impairment; you may wish to consult in detail with an attorney with experience in SSI claims. Good luck.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.