Poll: Should I sue?
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Having read the OP and only the OP (aside from a quick glance at a quote-convo) I would say definitely no. The doctors (hopefully) did their best, and any money you take could have been put to better equipment and such.
A sort of similar example i remember from several years ago that i feel can relate to this: I don't remember the specifics, but a man was told he had 6 months to live, so like a numpty he immediatley got rid of all his possessions. Later the doctors told him that they had made a mistake (doctors are still human, you can't expect them not to make mistakes) and that he wasn't going to die in 6 months. I dont remember, but presumably they were able to cure him and he's fine now.
But instead of being happy that he was going to live, he decided to sue the hospital for making the mistake that caused him to get rid of his possessions.
That money could've gone towards saving lives, but no, to thank the doctors for giving him his life back, he sued them.
It's because of things like that doctors don't like to give predictions anymore, so people and the families of people who are terminally ill will not be able to make plans and will live in fear of their family member dying until they eventually do.
Whats worse about the man who sued the hospital is that people were all sympathetic for him, but to me the guy was a right tosser.
So i think the moral of this long post is don't sue, because if you do you're taking money away from people who need it. And you'd be a tosser.
A sort of similar example i remember from several years ago that i feel can relate to this: I don't remember the specifics, but a man was told he had 6 months to live, so like a numpty he immediatley got rid of all his possessions. Later the doctors told him that they had made a mistake (doctors are still human, you can't expect them not to make mistakes) and that he wasn't going to die in 6 months. I dont remember, but presumably they were able to cure him and he's fine now.
But instead of being happy that he was going to live, he decided to sue the hospital for making the mistake that caused him to get rid of his possessions.
That money could've gone towards saving lives, but no, to thank the doctors for giving him his life back, he sued them.
It's because of things like that doctors don't like to give predictions anymore, so people and the families of people who are terminally ill will not be able to make plans and will live in fear of their family member dying until they eventually do.
Whats worse about the man who sued the hospital is that people were all sympathetic for him, but to me the guy was a right tosser.
So i think the moral of this long post is don't sue, because if you do you're taking money away from people who need it. And you'd be a tosser.
Maybe, get a second medical opinion and a legal opinion first. If the lawyer thinks you should do it the do it, ask for a fair amount of money if you dont want to feel like a leech.
Ask a doctor, or two or three, and a lawyer, or five. Even if it turns out you don't have a case, the pharmecutical companies have a little fund to hand cash out of for "hush-hush" money so they don't get bad press.
... and don't appeal to the internet.
... and don't appeal to the internet.
The name of the medicin, sounded very familliar to me, and i knew it was acne medicine before i reached that part, so i'm pretty sure that was what i took once.
I never had problems with it, but i remember the docter talking about that it was quite powerfull, and it had some pretty bad possible side-effects, so i had to have blood samples taken every otehr month or something when i was taking it.
Before you even try to sue, read the pampflet very carefully, theres a good chance it says that one in 1(insert any number of 0's here) experience what you're describing.
If so, you were warned beforehand, and i doubt you'll be able to sue.
I never had problems with it, but i remember the docter talking about that it was quite powerfull, and it had some pretty bad possible side-effects, so i had to have blood samples taken every otehr month or something when i was taking it.
Before you even try to sue, read the pampflet very carefully, theres a good chance it says that one in 1(insert any number of 0's here) experience what you're describing.
If so, you were warned beforehand, and i doubt you'll be able to sue.
Everything I've looked up about that drug lists your condition as a side effect. Before getting the medication, its your job to properly research it, or at the very least, talk to you doctor about it.
Don't get me wrong. I feel for you and your condition. Its something no-one should have to go through.
I honestly don't think you'd have a case. However, I'm not a lawyer. So, you should do some research, have a consultation with a lawyer(most will do this for free), and decide what to do from there.
Don't get me wrong. I feel for you and your condition. Its something no-one should have to go through.
I honestly don't think you'd have a case. However, I'm not a lawyer. So, you should do some research, have a consultation with a lawyer(most will do this for free), and decide what to do from there.
Prosecution should only be an option in this case:
If the company has in any way hindered you financially. This can include affecting job performance or unexpected medical bills. Yes, the company is at fault for distributing a faulty product, but as you ponder (which I have to offer you kudos for, seeing as most people take the opportunistic approach of suing another), should the product have affected you in no real way, that's when most prosecutors claim 'emotional damages', and the reason most people use this in a case is because the term is so vague that doctors can rarely diagnose trauma in terms of what exactly caused it, and of course, a lot of prosecutors know someone in the medical profession who are willing to falsify medical reports. That would be an example of the prosecution fudging details to their favour, and wrong. I.E. If it's not true, don't make it look true.
The be all and end all of it is; do what you think is right. If you feel there's no need to sue someone, because it really hasn't affected you that much, then don't, or that you can take someone else's money simply because the opportunity has arisen, then don't, that's tantamount to stealing.
The judicial system is already being abused as it is, and to be fully honest, a case against a pharmaceutical company is a hard one to win. Even if you hire a very good attourney, you can guarantee that the company will have a staff of lawyers working on retainer for any such eventuality.
Hope this has offered some insight.
If the company has in any way hindered you financially. This can include affecting job performance or unexpected medical bills. Yes, the company is at fault for distributing a faulty product, but as you ponder (which I have to offer you kudos for, seeing as most people take the opportunistic approach of suing another), should the product have affected you in no real way, that's when most prosecutors claim 'emotional damages', and the reason most people use this in a case is because the term is so vague that doctors can rarely diagnose trauma in terms of what exactly caused it, and of course, a lot of prosecutors know someone in the medical profession who are willing to falsify medical reports. That would be an example of the prosecution fudging details to their favour, and wrong. I.E. If it's not true, don't make it look true.
The be all and end all of it is; do what you think is right. If you feel there's no need to sue someone, because it really hasn't affected you that much, then don't, or that you can take someone else's money simply because the opportunity has arisen, then don't, that's tantamount to stealing.
The judicial system is already being abused as it is, and to be fully honest, a case against a pharmaceutical company is a hard one to win. Even if you hire a very good attourney, you can guarantee that the company will have a staff of lawyers working on retainer for any such eventuality.
Hope this has offered some insight.
I would sue, but don't try to get a big huge amount of money. Have them pay you enough to cover your medical bills, and if you have "emotional damages" then suck it up and deal with it.
Just as a heads up if you live in the uk, Recently in the past year i got my left hand/index fingure mashed in and eventually surgeory but when i done the accident it wasent my fault so short of it i never got any money from it and i carn't work propally no matter how much i try (took me a long time to write this lol).
Thanks man. Of all the great replies I've had, both positive and negative, yours was the most helpful.loves2spooge said:
Yeah, it's shit, and I hate the idea of being stuck with this for the rest of my life. When I really examine my motives though, I have to admit I'm motivated by greed more than a desire to see wrongs righted and as you say, that is purely opportunistic. Getting some money would be cool, but it isn't going to cure this problem.
This whole thread was started because I wasn't sure whether it was right or not. A lot of people seem to have misinterpreted me as asking whether I'd win or not, which was never the intention. Thankyou for your input, you've been great.
I don't think you should. If you couldn't work because of it then i'd say go for it. But the fact of life is, shit happens. Would you rather be pooping blood than have something worse like cancer?
If you do choose to go ahead with it, for the love of god don't use these stupid compensation claims companys that are advertised on tv and google. They claim they give you everything, but if you're awarded £8000, you can be sure damn sure they will have received about £80000. AND, that comes from the NHS, not the doctor who allegadly made the mistake.
If you're gonna be one of those guys, get a lawyer.
edit: from what i can gather, you had a bad reaction to the meds. It would of been irresponsible of him NOT to put you on accutane as the chances of this happening are very remote.
If you do choose to go ahead with it, for the love of god don't use these stupid compensation claims companys that are advertised on tv and google. They claim they give you everything, but if you're awarded £8000, you can be sure damn sure they will have received about £80000. AND, that comes from the NHS, not the doctor who allegadly made the mistake.
If you're gonna be one of those guys, get a lawyer.
edit: from what i can gather, you had a bad reaction to the meds. It would of been irresponsible of him NOT to put you on accutane as the chances of this happening are very remote.
Awesome for you, but I shit blood these dayscoxafloppin said:
Maybe it's just a Marmite kinda thing?
Accutane is a down right dangerous drug to begin with and has more symptoms than a case of Lupus. I ended up suffering from an Iron defficiency and shrinking blood cells when I took the stuff.
From what I gathered from reading about what happened to you, a doctor might tell you to not sue as from what I gather, Rocha have printed warnings about Bowel Disease on the packaging, so it should be relativley safe legaly. Just because a Court allowed it to happen in the US, doesn't mean a British court will allow it.
The Doctor might be protected as well. Did you sign a liability waiver like I had to? If you didn't, you could get the Doctor on Malpratice...perhaps (I don't study law so don't take my word for it)
I feel for your problem, and if you feel strongly about it, consult both a doctor and a lawyer in person (ignore these silly legal websites).
From what I gathered from reading about what happened to you, a doctor might tell you to not sue as from what I gather, Rocha have printed warnings about Bowel Disease on the packaging, so it should be relativley safe legaly. Just because a Court allowed it to happen in the US, doesn't mean a British court will allow it.
The Doctor might be protected as well. Did you sign a liability waiver like I had to? If you didn't, you could get the Doctor on Malpratice...perhaps (I don't study law so don't take my word for it)
I feel for your problem, and if you feel strongly about it, consult both a doctor and a lawyer in person (ignore these silly legal websites).