If your injuries were related to the negligence of the doctor or the hospital staff, then yes, you can file what is called a medical malpractice claim.  There are "Med Mal" attorneys that specialize in these types of claims.  They can help you get copies of your records and connect you with experts to help develop your case.  If you want to do this, you need to start looking for a medical malpractice attorney to help asap-- you only have so many years to file a civil suit before the statute of limitations runs which would bar you from filing a claim later.