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On March 3, 2025, Damaris Vasquez underwent a scheduled hysterectomy at a hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to remove fibroids, her uterus, and a fallopian tube. The procedure, which was supposed to last five hours, extended to over nine and a half hours after a surgical error led to her ureter being cut. This unexpected complication forced her into a second emergency surgery, required a blood transfusion, and she was later discharged with a catheter and the possibility of kidney damage due to the injury. She reports that one of the medical providers involved in her care verbally admitted that the injury was a mistake and acknowledged it as medical malpractice. Upon her discharge, Damaris received incomplete medical paperwork, omitting key surgical details and only listing routine medication notes. She currently has at least nine surgical incisions, continues to experience pain and emotional trauma, and has been left uncertain about her long-term recovery due to ongoing catheter use and delayed follow-up care. This case presents a compelling instance of surgical negligence, with a clear chain of events leading to physical harm, unnecessary procedures, and emotional distress, compounded by an explicit admission of fault. Damaris has retained her medical records, photographic evidence of her injuries, and details of those involved. She is seeking legal representation to hold the responsible parties accountable and ensure her experience is addressed appropriately under malpractice law.