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Is penoscrotal web from circumcision surgery bad enough physical damage to sue over?

This is indeed medical malpractice. It is, however, a fairly common result because many docs do not understand the penile skin system. I have handled a lot of these throughout the country and will be happy to speak with you if you will call me.

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It appears to me from the facts you state that you are not responsible and that the truck driver is at fault. If you were injured, please feel free to contact me.

Do I have a medical malpractice case against MCG before I pursue it? If so how do I go about doing it?

Whether or not you problem stems from malpractice depends very much upon how your injury occurred. A lawyer would have to know more facts before being able to tell you if there might be a case. I concentrate in medical malpractice cases and would be happy to speak with you.

My 9 week old son had to have surgery again to try and fix his circumcision, if he is permanately damaged can a lawyer help?

If too much skin was removed, this was a serious injury and you should bring suit. I specialize in such suits and will be happy to speak with you at any time. I have tried or settled a number of suits here in Atlanta. Please contact me.

Can I sue for emotinal and physical distress?

A review of his chart by an anesthesiologist would be in order. It does happened that general anesthetic is ineffective upon occasion. Was it a general anesthetic? Was it a local? Did they hear him complain of pain but proceeded anyway? These are important factors. In addition, why was he being circumcised? Rarely, if ever, does a 4 year old need a circumcision. The recommendation for circumcision may have been beneath the standard of care. You only have until his seventh birthday to...

My baby is 7 months of age. He was circumcised when he was born. He now needs surgery again. Do I have a case for my baby?

I have extensive experience in this area. I would take my son to see Edwin Smith, M.D. in Atlanta. He is a pediatric urologist in whom I have confidence. Re-adherence of the inner foreskin to the glans penis is usually not malpractice. In fact it is quite common. Generally you don't need to have it surgically corrected as it will free up as the boy grows. But if the cut line has grown into the glans then you may well need to have it surgically separated. If a doctor says that the...

Can I sue doc/ and or hospital if my son had to get re-circumcised?

It depends very much upon the reason for the corrective surgery. If, for example, too much shaft skin was taken off originally, the answer would probably be yes; but the statute of limitation may or may not preclude the filing of a suit at this late hour. It depends upon the law of the state where he was originally circumcised. You need to consult with a lawyer who understands the issues surrounding circumcision. The majority of my practice involves such matters. Please feel free to contact me.

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Can I sue the doctor who messed up on my childs circumsion?

It depends very much upon exactly what caused the bleeding and if there is permanent damage. You need a lawyer who is knowledgeable in circumcision cases.

If I were to sue for a botched adult circumcision would photographs be enough to prove it was botched?

Photographs are priobably good enough. If you can best tell about the botched circumcision when erect, then you need to take photos of your penis when it is erect. It is easy to do with a digital camera. You can do it yourself. Of course, an examination by your expert witness is always a good idea, at least before the case is tried.

Can a lawyer help me now?

If you were circumcised at birth then it is very unlikely you could sue in any state. However, a lawyer in the state where you were circumcised would have to give you a definitive answer. Unfortunately, your situation is not uncommon.