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Asked 3 months ago - Pawling, NY
Flag5 years ago my son was brought to his doctor a few times for the same reason , his issue went undiagnosed. I brought him in on a Friday and by the weekend he blew a oral temp of 105.8 , so rectally he must have been very near 107 . He wound up with what the nurse in the hospital called a massive pus pocket near/in his brain . It was a sinus infection that went horribly wrong. Infection went into his bloodstream ,his white cell count was crazy high at about 40,000 . Technically had a sepsis type (not really sure as it was not clearly defined)He now has issues , learning disabilities, memory issues ,fine motor skill issues,emotional, and a sensory hearing loss in moderate range and just got a hearing aid this past month . I believe that this illness caused a lot of damage to my son .
Under New York law, a minor has up to 10 years to sue for a medical malpractice. So, the statute will run out when your son turns 15. There is at least one very good lawyer in your county who handles medical malpractice cases. You should make a call immediately. These cases require thorough investigation, and should not be left until the time is about to run.
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