Questions answered by David J. Llewellyn

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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?

David's answer | Answered on March 11, 2011

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...

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

David's answer | Answered on December 28, 2010

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...

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Can i sue a hospital if I signed a consent form to have my son circumcised and the doctor oredered it but they have no record ??

David's answer | Answered on September 17, 2010

I am not a New Jersey lawyer, so my answer has to be very general. But I do a lot of circumcision cases with lawyers all over the country. It is...

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My son was just born 04-05-2010 and today he was circumsized. The doctor who preformed the preceedure cut his penis.

David's answer | Answered on April 08, 2010

Absolutely. The shaft or head of the penis should never be cut. You need to get a lawyer who is knowledgeable about circumcision injuries. I...

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Can I sue for emotinal and physical distress?

David's answer | Answered on August 18, 2009

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...

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We are wondering whether immigrants from female genital mutilation practicing countries are informed?

David's answer | Answered on August 05, 2009

I do not know of any mechanism to inform such immigrants. Generally laws are not specifically brought to anyone's attention. But I feel sure that...

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What is the law and is this something I should persue?

David's answer | Answered on August 04, 2009

You do not indicate the state where this occurred. so it is impossible to answer with accuracy. You may well have a case, but it depends upon the...

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

David's answer | Answered on August 04, 2009

I am not a Virginia lawyer, although I have done several cases in Virginia with Virginia lawyers on the issue of circumcision. If the doctor...

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My grandson was circumsized, and it was improperly done He will need another circumcision can we sue the doctor?

David's answer | Answered on July 30, 2009

I an not licensed in Minnesota, so I can't give a definitive answer. As a practical matter whether or not there is a case worth pursuing depends...

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Can a father waive his rights to decide the circumcision of his son and leave this decision at the discretion of the mother?

David's answer | Answered on July 30, 2009

I don't practice in Maryland, so I can't give you a definitive answer. For that you need a Maryland lawyer. In most states each parent can...

David J. Llewellyn's Answers (52)

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?

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

Can i sue a hospital if I signed a consent form to have my son circumcised and the doctor oredered it but they have no record ??

My son was just born 04-05-2010 and today he was circumsized. The doctor who preformed the preceedure cut his penis.

Can I sue for emotinal and physical distress?

We are wondering whether immigrants from female genital mutilation practicing countries are informed?

What is the law and is this something I should persue?

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

My grandson was circumsized, and it was improperly done He will need another circumcision can we sue the doctor?

Can a father waive his rights to decide the circumcision of his son and leave this decision at the discretion of the mother?