answered on Aug 28, 2014
It will depend on why she was paralyzed. Just because her treatment did not go well does not necessarily mean your vet was negligent. You will need another veternarian to examine your dog and the dog's medical records to determine if he/she thinks the first vet violated the standard of care... View More 
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answered on Aug 28, 2014
Criminal trespassing is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and up to $50 fine. Aggravated criminal trespassing, which can be a Class A or B misdemeanor depending on the facts. A Class A misdemeanor is punishable for up to 11 months 29 days in jail and up to $2500 fine; a... View More
I had a knee surgery in February. After weeks of therapy, it just wasn't getting any better. So, I returned to my Dr. and he suggested another MRI which showed my knee hadn't "healed properly" and suggested I have another surgery to remove my cartilage as was his original plan... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2014
While having to have additional medical treatment won't necessarily double your settlement value, it will likely increase the value since it adds to the pain and suffering you endure as a result of someone's negligence.
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