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0 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: How can this be changed? This is saying that it is ok for a Medical Personnel to make a mistake even if it causes death

2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 51 - TORTS

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 51-1-29.5 - Definitions; limitation on health care liability claim to gross negligence in emergency medical care; factors for jury consideration

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: I am a victim of Remote neurological monitoring and V2K voice to skull tourcher and gangstaked by anyone around me

The person behind this is a ex secret service agent and FBI agent from Redding and Roseville

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answered on Apr 23, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your distressing experiences. It sounds like you're going through a very tough time. However, it's important to know that the technologies and scenarios you're describing, like remote neurological monitoring and "V2K voice to skull," are not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights and Wrongful Death for Texas on
Q: Why are emergency rooms in Florida and Texas refusing to help a pregnant women? Two instances where this happened?

Some people tie it to the abortion law but the one women was turned away and had a miscarriage in her car. Is that legal. And what does abortion have to do with it?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 19, 2024

A federal law from the Reagan Administration (abbreviated EMTALA) requires emergency rooms to treat or stabilize patients who are in active labor and provide a medical transfer to another hospital if they don’t have the staff or resources to treat them. Medical facilities must comply with the law... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: doctors and nurses overdosed my wife with 50mg fentynol and 200 mg morphine...result coma and death..death cert says

death cert says natural causues..not true..some doctors agreed with me ...overdose

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answered on Apr 19, 2024

You should speak to a civil plaintiff attorney that specializes in medical Malpractice. Some of the bigger firms have lawyers on staff who are also medical professionals. Using you to request medical records on behalf of your wife they should be able to assess whether their is a viable case to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Massachusetts on
Q: Can a landlord be held liable for injuries in a tenants leased space that they have full control of?

Id like to know if a commercial landlord can be held liable for any personal injuries suffered by any persons within the confines of the tenants leased space that a tenant has full control of, when the tenant agrees per lease agreement they are solely responsible to perform ALL upkeep, repairs and... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In general, a commercial landlord's liability for injuries that occur within a tenant's leased space is limited when the tenant has full control over the space and has agreed to maintain it. However, there are some exceptions and nuances to consider:

1. Lease agreement: If the...
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2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: My mother passed we got a wrongful death suit my step father was made HOE and did not follow through on all terms.

After initial payment we where to divide $100,000+ between the 3 of us step father, brother and myself. Step father has decided he wants to not give me my portion. In 2016 the amount I was supposed to get after the initial payment was $37,000 but now with the interest that was added on that per GA... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your mother and the difficulties you're facing with the wrongful death settlement. It sounds like a challenging and emotionally taxing situation. Here are some steps you can consider taking to help resolve this issue and obtain the funds you are... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Federal Crimes and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: What if a police officer shoots an undercover FBI agent thinking it's an armed criminal?

A fictional situation in the USA, California, 2004: An undercover FBI agent (without a support team, alone, and looking like a civilian) watches an armed murder take place in the street. After a gunshot is fired, he rushes in pursuit of the perpetrator. In front of the police officer who reacted to... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2024

This is a complex legal situation involving the use of deadly force by a police officer against an undercover FBI agent. The key factors would be whether the officer's actions were reasonable given the circumstances and information available to them at the time.

In general, police...
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0 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Colorado on
Q: My son was killed from injuries received in an accident at work. WC paid his funeral expenses. Case closed. Can I sue?

He was not married, no dependants. 19 yrs old. Can I sue the company for pain and suffering?

3 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: My mom failed a swallow evaluation a died from accidental choking while at a hospital. Can I sue for malpractice

She wasn’t supposed to eat alone and I think the hospital served her food without telling her nurse. The medical examiner reported accidental choking

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answered on Apr 9, 2024

I'm so sorry for your loss. Based on the information provided, it seems like there may be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital. Here are a few key points to consider:

1. Standard of care: If your mother failed a swallow evaluation, the hospital had a duty to...
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0 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death, Family Law and Workers' Compensation for Georgia on
Q: Can I sue a restaurant for negligence regarding my mother’s death while on the job?

My mom passed out last October on the job and never recovered. We were told by multiple sources that no one did anything to help her and no basic life support was provided. We were also told that the employees were told not to touch her. They let her lay there untouched until EMS arrived. She... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Nevada on
Q: Medical negligence by Renown ER. I feel that the death of my godmother did not need to happen. She went to ER on 1/1/24

for abdominal pain and constipation (2 weeks). A CT was done, no blockage. Dr said she was going to give her an IV to help with the constipation. She was discharged without that happening. She died of a large bowel obstruction about 10 days later. I really would like someone at Renown to... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 13, 2024

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your godmother. One option would be to try to set up a free initial consult with a law firm. If a firm expressed interest in handling the matter, they could investigate in greater... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: My mother died at a kaiser hospital in Los Angeles, ca on June 29th 2023. how can i sue them for medical malpractice

her death certificate said she died from a heart attack. i believe it was caused due to poor follow-up care after surgery

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answered on Mar 29, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. In California, if you believe your mother's death was due to medical malpractice, the first step is to consult with an attorney experienced in medical malpractice claims. They can help you understand the complexities of medical malpractice law and... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for West Virginia on
Q: What can I do if another patient in the same hospital room as my grandpa ripped out his feeding tube and he died ?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 8, 2024

A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandfather. In terms of what you can do, you could try to arrange a consult with a law firm that handles such cases. Free initial consults are the norm in the... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: I need help with medical malpractice/wrongful death

My son passed away in the emergency room at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. After speaking with the patient advocate there, I was able to get them to release his medical records to me, including the emergency room visit on the night he died. Clearly, I am not a physician, but on the night of his... View More

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 27, 2024

There may be a good medical malpractice case. An experienced medical malpractice attorney will want to review the death certificate and medical records, and, potentially consult with an expert medical doctor to determine any breach of medical standard of care, which is required to prove a case.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: hi i have a question my sister was in the hospital in september because she had a mass in her stomach and they operated
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 4, 2024

I'm sorry your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible part of the question may have gotten left off when uploading. If you want, you could try reposting the question. If you prefer to discuss the matter in confidence in lieu of on a public forum, another option could be to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: What is the procedure to get details of the documents and evidence based on which a coroner report has been amended?

1. Can the cause and manner of death in a coroner report be amended?

2. What is the procedure to amend the coroner report?

3. If the deceased family has got the coroner report amended, what is the procedure to get details of the documents and evidence on basis of which the report... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

1. In California, the cause and manner of death listed in a coroner's report can indeed be amended if new, significant evidence comes to light or if there was an error in the original findings.

2. To amend a coroner's report, typically, a request must be submitted to the...
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