West Haven Man’s Medical Malpractice Claim Is A Reminder Of Why You Should Take Post Surgery Pain Seriously

After a surgery at the West Haven VA, Eric March began to have tenderness and pain in his abdomen which came along with a fever.  He sought medical attention at a hospital other than the VA and it was determined that he had a perforated abdomen which led to his bowels leaking into his abdomen causing an infection.  The injury left him without muscles in his core and a worsening medical condition.  A federal judge awarded him $9.7 million in damages.

Connecticut medical malpractice can come in many forms and by statute it requires proof that a provider deviated from the standard of care leading to permanent injury.  In this case, a judge found the circumstances to have met those criteria.  

If Mr. March had ignored the pain he felt in his abdomen and had not seen another medical provider and a different hospital; he may have had an even worse fate. 

After surgery it is important to be aware of the warning signs that something may not be quite right when you are recovering.  Some of the signs and symptoms may include;

• Shortness of breath
• A high fever
• Worsening pain
• Constipation
• A smell coming from the incision point
• Vomiting or diarrhea 

If you have recently had surgery you should not ignore these troubling signs of a problem when you are recovering.  If you ignore them until they get bad it may be too late to fully recover and you could be in for additional medical treatments.Medical providers make mistakes and sometimes those mistakes can lead to permanent injury and may be considered Connecticut medical malpractice.  If you believe you have been injured as a result of a deviation from the standard of care you should contact our office for a complete legal and medical review of your case.  Our nurse/attorney and doctor/attorney will begin looking into the case to help you protect your long-term interests.