The difficulty, of course, is finding out what happened and why. Start by asking questions. If the answers don't make sense or if you have other suspicions, then perhaps you should seek another professional's opinion, preferably a lawyer whose practice is devoted substantially to medical malpractice cases. We have lawyers here who devote all or most of their time to medical malpractice cases. They can obtain and evaluate medical records, and folowing research and consultation, give an opinion on whether the bad result should have occurred.
Doctors working here full time assist in the evaluation and management of cases.
Yes you can. Pain and suffering damages can be awarded to individuals suffering from discomfort, disfigurement, embarrassment, humilation, or not being able to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. But unlike a hospital or auto repair bill, none of these conditions has a specific dollar amount attached to it. Nevertheless, individuals can and should be compensated. In Pennsylvania, the amount to be paid is strictly up to the jury.