A jury has deliberated in the medical malpractice case brought by Buddy Hackney against his urologist and awarded the plaintiff and his wife a settlement totaling over $4.6 million.
Hackney claimed that his wound was bandaged for six days following a surgical procedure he underwent, during which time Dr. Mark Swofford failed to check the dressing. Had he properly monitored the wound, he would have found that the dressing was impeding the patient’s blood supply, but because this went unchecked Hackney developed gangrene.
Several subsequent surgeries have still left Hackney permanently disabled.
After deliberating for just three hours, the jury found in favor of the Hackneys awarding Buddy $3,867,612.99 and $750,000 to his wife Geneva.
Surgical errors should never be taken lightly. If you have been harmed at the hands of a negligent doctor you have the right to seek compensation. Your best course of action is to discuss your situation with an experienced medical attorney.
