Whether or not you can sue your doctor for your amputation depends on the circumstances of your amputation, but is probably unlikely. Amputations are a real danger for diabetes. About 30 million adults have diabetes, and over 1.5 million new cases develop every year. Many cases of diabetes can be treated or prevented in patients by controlling weight, exercising regularly, and healthy eating.
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that is caused by high blood sugar caused by a lack of insulin. The lack of insulin can be caused by problems with the pancreas. Most diabetics need to control their blood glucose level to prevent complications, such as amputation. This happens through medications, diet, and exercise. Meal planning is especially important for diabetics, and good nutrition can help improve blood glucose levels.
Normally, in order to prove medical malpractice, you must show that the doctor treating you failed to follow the accepted standard of care in the medical community. You must also show that the failure to follow the standard of care resulted in your harm. In most cases, the doctor is not liable for a diabetic patient’s amputation. However, there are some circumstances in which a doctor could be held liable for amputation. If the doctor failed to take proper steps to prevent the amputation, such as acting quickly in treating foot ulcers, the doctor may be held liable. Also, if the doctor failed to give the patient proper advice in how to deal with the condition, the doctor may be held liable.
If you are an amputee and you believe you may need legal advice, call me, Conal Doyle, Amputation Attorney, at 310-385-0567. I am not only a personal injury attorney, I’m also an attorney. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation on your case.