Fighting Medical Negligence & Surgical Errors
If you have been harmed by a medical professional or hospital, silence is not the answer. I help victims hold them accountable through strong, strategic legal action.
This document details the ongoing complications a patient faced after a cosmetic procedure, including persistent inflammation and pus discharge. The doctor's explanations only worsened the condition, highlighting a clear case of medical malpractice and a breach of the duty of care.
A screenshot of my social media post raising awareness about a serious medical negligence case involving Excel Hospital. I use my platform to expose unethical practices and inform the public about their rights, tagging relevant authorities to ensure action is taken.
About Fighting Medical Negligence
The biggest mistake victims make is acting on emotion instead of evidence. Before you file a complaint, we must build a 'Medical Chronology'—an organized list of every discharge summary, prescription, and OT note. Without this specific paper trail, the Medical Council or Consumer Commission will dismiss your case on technical grounds before it even begins.
Medical negligence cases in India are a battlefield. The sad reality is that there is no specific law governing cosmetic or plastic surgery, leaving patients vulnerable to weak oversight and hospitals that hide behind complex paperwork. I fight this by stripping away the jargon and focusing on proof.
My Approach to Justice
My practice goes beyond sending a simple letter. I specialize in:
- Strategic Documentation: I review your discharge summaries and prescriptions to find the exact point where the standard of care was breached.
- Medical Council Complaints: If a doctor has acted unethically, we file a formal complaint with the State Medical Council or National Medical Commission. We aim for license accountability, not just compensation.
- Consumer Court Litigation: When the Council is unresponsive, I represent clients in Consumer Commissions, proving 'Deficiency of Service' to demand compensation for your mental and financial loss.
- Writ Petitions: In cases of severe regulatory inaction, I do not hesitate to move the High Court with a Writ Petition to force accountability.
Why Strategy Wins
I have seen too many cases fall apart because the victim didn't know what to say or how to present their files. Whether it is a surgical error, misdiagnosis, or misleading advertisement, the strategy you use to present your case is what wins. I take charge of your case strategy, from the initial notice to final arguments, so you can focus on healing. If you feel cheated or misled by a medical professional, do not keep quiet. Your fight for justice is your right.
Pooja Khandelwal
I am Pooja Khandelwal, but you can call me the Legal Boss. I don't just draft petitions. I fight for the truth because I know what it feels like to be on the other side. My work is rooted in my own battles, and I treat every client’s case with the same urgency I would use for my own.
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