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Surgeon Removed Half of Patient’s Pancreas Instead of Malignant Tumor on Adrenal Gland

November 28, 2017

A Texas medical malpractice lawsuit alleges an oncology surgeon removed half of a patient’s pancreas rather than a malignant tumor on the left adrenal gland.

A Dallas, Texas woman filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against an oncology surgeon for wrong-site surgery. Half of her pancreas was removed instead of a tumor on her left adrenal gland.

The woman was diagnosed in 2016 with neuroendocrine carcinoma and had malignant tumors on her left and right adrenal glands. Surgery was slated to remove the left adrenal gland and tumor. Her operation was done using the da Vinci Robotic System and her family was told the operation had successfully removed the tumor.

The recovering patient later found out the malignant tumor had not been removed but 40 percent of her cancer-free pancreas had been extracted instead. Due to the wrong site surgery, and serious injury to her pancreas, the woman was not able to have the operation to remove the tumor for several months later. A health care worker for 26-years, she is now unable to work.

Many plaintiffs do not realize all that is required in filing and settling a lawsuit; it is a process that often takes years. During this time, plaintiffs must continue to deal with all their usual bills, medical expenses and legal costs. As a result victims are often left with few options. Litigation funding may be the only solution to stay financially afloat.

Also referred to as a “lawsuit loan,” pre-settlement funding is a non-recourse cash advance to a qualified plaintiff that helps get them back on their feet financially. It also permits the plaintiff’s lawyer to pursue fair and equitable compensation. There are no upfront or monthly fees, no credit checks and the plaintiff does not have to be working when they apply. A plaintiff qualifies for a lawsuit loan based on the strength of their case. Repayment of the pre-settlement funding comes only when the case is settled successfully. If the plaintiff loses the case in court, repayment of the loan is completely forgiven.

Senior Died Due to Brain Bleed a Month After Fall from Bed

November 17, 2017

A senior resident at an assisted living facility in Santa Fe fell out of bed, hitting his head on the floor. The Alzheimer’s’ patient was returned to bed without being provided medical care.

After the resident fell out of bed, a medical technician noted he had a small lump on the back of his skull. However, the resident was returned to bed without a medical examination. Fourteen days later a care worker found the man lying on the floor unable to get up and in pain. He had bruising on his hips, back and shoulders. He was given a painkiller. Soon, the patient stopped eating, rarely spoke and his breathing changed to rapid, open-mouthed gasps. A short time later, the man was found unresponsive and he later died.

The man’s autopsy report suggested the cause of death was blunt-force trauma which resulted in a brain bleed that likely lasted for over a month. The elderly man’s daughter filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the home not only failed to prevent her father from falling, but was also repeatedly negligent in monitoring his care and medical condition.

The State Health Department inspectors found 74 violations had occurred over a 13-year period and that the facility had a history of recurring problems.

The lawsuit may take years to reach a resolution and if there is no other financial help available, such as family funding, investments or savings, the plaintiff may wish to consider applying for litigation funding.

Litigation funding, also referred to as pre-settlement funding, helps a financially struggling individuals to pay all of their expenses while waiting for the lawsuit to be resolved in court or settled out of court as a result of negotiations. Pre-settlement funding or a “lawsuit loan” can be beneficial for cash strapped victims waiting for justice while trying to pay bills and medical expenses. Litigation funding also gives an attorney time to build a case.

Receiving a lawsuit loan is not based on a plaintiff’s financial situation. It is based solely on the merits of the case. It is simple to apply and once funds are approved, they can be sent within 24 – 48 hours.

Talk to an experienced lawyer to discuss your potential wrongful death claim. Litigation Funding Corporation does not require repayment of the lawsuit loan unless your case is settled or won.

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