Asked 12 months ago - Paramount, CA
FlagSay you have a medical procedure, the doctor messes up, you ask for your money back he/she says ok but makes you sign a release, you sign the release; however, the area in which you had surgery is still messed up, could you still sue the doctor or join in a suit by another because the same doctor messed up again, and now another individual is suing?
To state the obvious you should have consulted a lawyer before signing the release. The terms of the release cannot be analyzed on Avvo since you have not provided a summary and it is overly-specific for a public forum. You should consult a malpractice attorney immediately on both subjects, but, as a general indication, your chances are not very good having signed any release.
You generally cannot sue because of damages done to a third person.
You MAY have waived your right to sue in a release, but not all release provisions are valid, and the release may or may not cover your facts.
The only way to know for sure is to consult with a local malpractice attorney as soon as possible. There are strict statutes of limitation for malpractice so don't delay!
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