A Punta Gorda, Florida woman in her forties visited an ear, nose, and throat specialist for a check-up due to fatigue. After performing a brief examination, the doctor at the facility recommended that she undergo parathyroid surgery, however he did not order the necessary radiological scan that determines which side of her neck should be operated on. Without that information available, the surgeon began on the wrong side of her neck and did not realize his error until they were well into the procedure. When the surgeon opened the other side of her neck to re-operate, he injured the nerve that controlled her vocal cords in the process, leaving her with permanent speaking issues. She sued the doctor and received a seven-figure verdict that led to a confidential settlement.
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