Former Doctor Now Victim of Medical Malpractice

73 year old Robert Erlandson is suing Vermont’s largest hospital for medical malpractice after he underwent knee replacement surgery only to be left with nerve damage and crippling pain.

Erlandson’s case is somewhat unique in that he himself was a highly respected doctor for nearly 40 years.

Given that fact, he knows a thing or two about the high standard of care that those in the medical profession must deliver.  And, sadly, he was not provided with the same type of care that he gave to his patients for so many years.

Erlandson claims that during his double-knee replacement surgery a tourniquet was misapplied causing massive nerve damage to his lower left leg.  The formerly healthy, active retiree is now forced to wear braces on his leg and cannot walk without the use of a cane.

The hospital, Fletcher-Allen, is denying any malpractice, insisting that any nerve damage suffered by Dr. Erlandson was part of the risks associated with that type of surgery.

The odds are stacked against Dr. Erlandson.   According to his medical attorney, Vermont is one of the most conservative states when it comes to medical malpractice verdicts; however this is not deterring the victim from seeking justice.  It will be interesting to see if his turns out to be one of the success stories.
The amount of damages being sought has not been released.