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This was originally typed for the propose of presenting to an attorney. Please excuse the format!
Quick rundown of my situation:
-At approx. 8pm Thursday Mar 29th, I fell in my driveway sustaining an injury to
my right ankle. I decided against going to the ER since it was night time and
they would not be able to do much that night anyway due to swelling.
-I made an appointment at Townsend Medical Center, in Jackson, at 2 pm on Friday
Mar 30th.
-I arrived at 2:05pm. 5 minutes late because I was looking for a ride there. I
couldn't find a driver so I drove myself with my injured ankle.
-Receptionist, upon arrival, said, "I don't know if we can see today, you're 5
minutes late and we're very busy. Let me see if the doctor wants to still see
you."
-I was seen by the doctor at approx 2:15pm. The doctor was in the room for
about 2 minutes, looked at my ankle for approx 20 seconds before telling me that
she was going to order an x-ray, and stay off my foot until the x-ray results
are back.
-I asked when I should be expecting the results back, she said she'd contact me later that day with the results.
-I was sent to Foote Hospital remote lab located in the lower level of T.M.C.
-My x-rays were taken at approx 2:30. I was told by technician that the results
would be back the middle of next week.
-I stated that the doctor told me to stay off my foot until the results come
back and I have to work over the weekend, I need the results read sooner than
the middle of next week.
-I also asked if I was supposed to go that long on a broken foot without having
it re-set and casted, or at least splinted. He said he wasn't a doctor and had
no further information.
-I checked out of F.H. lab at approx 3:45pm. I asked the receptionist if I
needed to go back upstairs to T.M.C. to check out or get further care from the
doctor. She said I was all set to go, she faxed the info to them.
-I had no further instructions, medical supplies, or medication. Just told to
stay off foot until results are back.
-I did not work the weekend. I still had regular house work to do as needed.
-I went the weekend in horrible pain, leg and ankle swollen and bruised, no pain
medication, not instructed to take anything for pain, no splint, no cast, no
wrap, no crutches, no supplies or instructions other than "stay off foot" which
is impossible for a single father in a 2300sq ft home.
-I called T.M.C. at 8am Monday April 2nd for more information. Receptionist
said that the x-ray results were not in yet. She also stated "if it was broken,
you'd know it." I replied "Have the doctor call me for his diagnosis." I ended
the call.
-I received a call at approx 11pm the same day from a different receptionist
stating, "Dr. King looked at your x-ray and does not see any visible fractures
but cannot be sure until the radiologist sends us back the results. He says you
can also return to work tomorrow." I said, "Okay, have him fill out a release
saying I can return." I picked up the form, it stated "return to regular work"
-I worked full duty on Tuesday April 3rd from 2pm-10pm. I was limping, in pain, and on an assignment where I am constantly on my
feet and around inmates most of the shift.
-I called T.M.C. @ 10:30am on Wednesday April 4th for my test results.
Receptionist said they are not in yet and asked for my contact number.
-Receptionist called from T.M.C. at 11:40am same day said, results were back and
I have no fractures. She then asked how I feel. I stated that I am still in
pain, my ankle and leg are still swollen and the bruising is spreading halfway
up my calf. She said she's notify the doctor.
-Receptionist called from T.M.C. at 12:55pm same day stating that Dr. King says
I need to be in crutches and need an immediate appointment to an Orthopedic
Specialist to prevent further damage. Says she will call the specialist to
schedule me and will call me back.
-Next day Thursday April 5th, appointment with Orthopedic Specialist. He confirms that I have no broken bones. I was diagnosed having a ruptured ankle joint capsule.
-Doctor stated that if I had been casted or splinted, I would be much better off. He stated that this injury may cause a permanent limp, and chronic pain.
-Doctor stated that surgery would not be needed at this time. Stated that therapy would hopefully help the healing process and avoid an ankle replacement.
-Scheduled for rehabilitation 3x a week for 3 weeks, then a follow-up appointment with him.
-Friday April 6th, I have my first appointment with the therapist. He says that my injury should heal with proper rehabilitation, but I still may have a permanent limp and pain. Ankle should be usable?!?!
-It is now April 18th and I have been to 4 physical therapy appointments. I am still in just about as much pain as I was in when the injury happened. I have more movement with my ankle and can walk pretty much normal. I still do have a slight limp. I am noticing the limping is causing back and hip pain.
My therapist said that chronic limping my cause my hip joint to have problems. Said that limping caused him to have a hip replacement at the age of 32.
I am 26 years old and am in fear of now having a hip replaced, an ankle replaced, a permanent limp, and chronic pain. I still am unclear whether or not if immediate treatment by the doctor at TMC may have prevented the damage from going this far. I guess it may never be clear if that is fact or just my opinion. Either way, this freakin' hurts!
Does anyone think that I may have a case, or any idea how I should go about legal action?What is the name of your state?
This was originally typed for the propose of presenting to an attorney. Please excuse the format!
Quick rundown of my situation:
-At approx. 8pm Thursday Mar 29th, I fell in my driveway sustaining an injury to
my right ankle. I decided against going to the ER since it was night time and
they would not be able to do much that night anyway due to swelling.
-I made an appointment at Townsend Medical Center, in Jackson, at 2 pm on Friday
Mar 30th.
-I arrived at 2:05pm. 5 minutes late because I was looking for a ride there. I
couldn't find a driver so I drove myself with my injured ankle.
-Receptionist, upon arrival, said, "I don't know if we can see today, you're 5
minutes late and we're very busy. Let me see if the doctor wants to still see
you."
-I was seen by the doctor at approx 2:15pm. The doctor was in the room for
about 2 minutes, looked at my ankle for approx 20 seconds before telling me that
she was going to order an x-ray, and stay off my foot until the x-ray results
are back.
-I asked when I should be expecting the results back, she said she'd contact me later that day with the results.
-I was sent to Foote Hospital remote lab located in the lower level of T.M.C.
-My x-rays were taken at approx 2:30. I was told by technician that the results
would be back the middle of next week.
-I stated that the doctor told me to stay off my foot until the results come
back and I have to work over the weekend, I need the results read sooner than
the middle of next week.
-I also asked if I was supposed to go that long on a broken foot without having
it re-set and casted, or at least splinted. He said he wasn't a doctor and had
no further information.
-I checked out of F.H. lab at approx 3:45pm. I asked the receptionist if I
needed to go back upstairs to T.M.C. to check out or get further care from the
doctor. She said I was all set to go, she faxed the info to them.
-I had no further instructions, medical supplies, or medication. Just told to
stay off foot until results are back.
-I did not work the weekend. I still had regular house work to do as needed.
-I went the weekend in horrible pain, leg and ankle swollen and bruised, no pain
medication, not instructed to take anything for pain, no splint, no cast, no
wrap, no crutches, no supplies or instructions other than "stay off foot" which
is impossible for a single father in a 2300sq ft home.
-I called T.M.C. at 8am Monday April 2nd for more information. Receptionist
said that the x-ray results were not in yet. She also stated "if it was broken,
you'd know it." I replied "Have the doctor call me for his diagnosis." I ended
the call.
-I received a call at approx 11pm the same day from a different receptionist
stating, "Dr. King looked at your x-ray and does not see any visible fractures
but cannot be sure until the radiologist sends us back the results. He says you
can also return to work tomorrow." I said, "Okay, have him fill out a release
saying I can return." I picked up the form, it stated "return to regular work"
-I worked full duty on Tuesday April 3rd from 2pm-10pm. I was limping, in pain, and on an assignment where I am constantly on my
feet and around inmates most of the shift.
-I called T.M.C. @ 10:30am on Wednesday April 4th for my test results.
Receptionist said they are not in yet and asked for my contact number.
-Receptionist called from T.M.C. at 11:40am same day said, results were back and
I have no fractures. She then asked how I feel. I stated that I am still in
pain, my ankle and leg are still swollen and the bruising is spreading halfway
up my calf. She said she's notify the doctor.
-Receptionist called from T.M.C. at 12:55pm same day stating that Dr. King says
I need to be in crutches and need an immediate appointment to an Orthopedic
Specialist to prevent further damage. Says she will call the specialist to
schedule me and will call me back.
-Next day Thursday April 5th, appointment with Orthopedic Specialist. He confirms that I have no broken bones. I was diagnosed having a ruptured ankle joint capsule.
-Doctor stated that if I had been casted or splinted, I would be much better off. He stated that this injury may cause a permanent limp, and chronic pain.
-Doctor stated that surgery would not be needed at this time. Stated that therapy would hopefully help the healing process and avoid an ankle replacement.
-Scheduled for rehabilitation 3x a week for 3 weeks, then a follow-up appointment with him.
-Friday April 6th, I have my first appointment with the therapist. He says that my injury should heal with proper rehabilitation, but I still may have a permanent limp and pain. Ankle should be usable?!?!
-It is now April 18th and I have been to 4 physical therapy appointments. I am still in just about as much pain as I was in when the injury happened. I have more movement with my ankle and can walk pretty much normal. I still do have a slight limp. I am noticing the limping is causing back and hip pain.
My therapist said that chronic limping my cause my hip joint to have problems. Said that limping caused him to have a hip replacement at the age of 32.
I am 26 years old and am in fear of now having a hip replaced, an ankle replaced, a permanent limp, and chronic pain. I still am unclear whether or not if immediate treatment by the doctor at TMC may have prevented the damage from going this far. I guess it may never be clear if that is fact or just my opinion. Either way, this freakin' hurts!
Does anyone think that I may have a case, or any idea how I should go about legal action?What is the name of your state?
