I was recently referred to an imaging center by my family physician for suspicion of appendicitis. A CT Scan confirmed that I had acute appendicitis.
I was placed on the phone with my physician who relayed to me the news and my instructions. During the phone conversation with my doctor the nurse at the imaging center left the room. My doctor informed me that "we need to get you to the hospital as soon as possible for surgery." I was alone in the room at this time. My doctor continued saying he was going to arrange for a surgeon to meet me at the hospital. I said "ok" and the phone call ended. I should add that during the time I had been at the imaging center I had made it known I was in severe pain.
I left the room and headed for the door. I found the nurse and asked her if I was ok to go. She said yes.
I climbed into my truck and headed for the hospital. I made it about 300 yards before I passed out at the wheel. Shortly after passing out my truck struck a large tree. My truck continued to plow on and I eventually came to rest against the local BB&T bank.
When I regained consciousness I found the cab full of smoke. All of the air bags had deployed. I managed to climb out of the driver side window when a bank employee arrived and helped me inside. They called 911 and I eventually made it safely to the hospital and had an emergency appendectomy that night.
My truck is totaled, however I sustained no major injuries in the wreck. My insurance company (a very reputable longstanding company) offered less than trade in value for the truck, which happens to be my work truck.
I realize I have no damages from the wreck other than a sore back, sprained ankle, air bag burns and a mild concussion.
I was told by many doctors and nurses during my hospital stay that the imaging center's actions were clearly negligent. You don't send a patient on his own to the hospital for emergency surgery. They said it is cut and dry.
I contacted two separate firms and they both declined to take the case, saying my injuries don't justify the time. They both agreed the imaging center was negligent, but the damages did not justify their time. I completely understand that. So my question is, is there anything a guy can do on his own? I just want my vehicle replaced.
Thanks
I was placed on the phone with my physician who relayed to me the news and my instructions. During the phone conversation with my doctor the nurse at the imaging center left the room. My doctor informed me that "we need to get you to the hospital as soon as possible for surgery." I was alone in the room at this time. My doctor continued saying he was going to arrange for a surgeon to meet me at the hospital. I said "ok" and the phone call ended. I should add that during the time I had been at the imaging center I had made it known I was in severe pain.
I left the room and headed for the door. I found the nurse and asked her if I was ok to go. She said yes.
I climbed into my truck and headed for the hospital. I made it about 300 yards before I passed out at the wheel. Shortly after passing out my truck struck a large tree. My truck continued to plow on and I eventually came to rest against the local BB&T bank.
When I regained consciousness I found the cab full of smoke. All of the air bags had deployed. I managed to climb out of the driver side window when a bank employee arrived and helped me inside. They called 911 and I eventually made it safely to the hospital and had an emergency appendectomy that night.
My truck is totaled, however I sustained no major injuries in the wreck. My insurance company (a very reputable longstanding company) offered less than trade in value for the truck, which happens to be my work truck.
I realize I have no damages from the wreck other than a sore back, sprained ankle, air bag burns and a mild concussion.
I was told by many doctors and nurses during my hospital stay that the imaging center's actions were clearly negligent. You don't send a patient on his own to the hospital for emergency surgery. They said it is cut and dry.
I contacted two separate firms and they both declined to take the case, saying my injuries don't justify the time. They both agreed the imaging center was negligent, but the damages did not justify their time. I completely understand that. So my question is, is there anything a guy can do on his own? I just want my vehicle replaced.
Thanks
