65 year old Marlene Petzel showed her physician that she wouldn’t stop fighting for justice after her original medical malpractice claim was dismissed and she appealed the decision.

The lawsuit stemmed from a hip replacement surgery performed by Dr. Mark Wikenheiser in 2003, during which Petzel claims a nerve in her knee was damaged causing partial paralysis in her foot.  During the original trial, medical experts for both the plaintiff and the defendants disagreed as to how the injury occurred and whether it was directly related to the surgery.

A three-judge panel heard Ms. Petzel’s appeal and agreed that a jury should hear the case, review the evidence and decide whether there was, in fact, medical negligence involved.

If you have been a victim of medical malpractice and have sought justice only to have your case dismissed, you may still be able to seek justice, just like Ms. Petzel, and appeal the decision.  An experienced medical attorney can review your case and help you determine whether it’s worth pursuing.

Source:    http://ksax.com

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