Is there medical malpractice if I am not satisfied with the results of my surgery?
Not necessarily. It depends. Medical malpractice does not occur every time medical treatment is not successful. Not every medical treatment or procedure comes with guarantees that the doctor will successfully produce the results you want. A doctor is, however, required to have the necessary knowledge and experience to perform the services in question. Moreover, doctors must exercise the skill and care that other doctors in the community use in similar circumstances.
So if your lack of satisfaction is the result of your doctor's lack of skill or knowledge necessary to perform the surgery, or the doctor's failure to exercise the skill and care that other doctors in the community use in like situations, then you may have a legitimate malpractice case. Seek the advice of an experienced medical malpractice attorney in your area. He or she can assess the specific facts in your case and tell you whether or not filing a lawsuit would be a prudent course of action. Many give free initial consultations.
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