Can I sue my doctor for malpractice if he has to fix a previous surgery?

I had a surgery on my throat to remove a disk that was pressing on my nerve. Now the doctor says the screw is backing out and if it ruptures my esophagus, it could kill me. He says he needs to reopen the wound and repair the problem. Can I sue him for malpractice?

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Answered By: Vincent J. Bernabei LLC

You may have a claim if the first surgery was not done properly. You should get a second opinion from another doctor.

Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 9/16/2011

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