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Q: Should I hire an attorney for husband's prison medical neglect?
My husband was incarcerated in Delta State Prison, where he had gallbladder surgery. He was transferred to Arrowhead for follow-up medical care, but he hasn’t been seen by any medical staff, and his pain keeps getting worse. No follow-up care instructions were provided after his surgery. I... View More 
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
I'm sorry about your husband's ordeal with post-surgery medical care. A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over two weeks, and in general nationwide, legal actions against departments of corrections could involve short timetables. The decision will... View More
Q: Do I have a malpractice case for unauthorized tooth removal by a surgeon?
I underwent an oral surgery in California where my general doctor provided specific instructions to the oral surgeon to follow during the procedure. However, after sedating me, the surgeon chose to remove all my teeth, contrary to my doctor's instructions, which were filed in my profile and... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
Yes this may be a malpractice case. Only in rare circumstances may a dentist or other doctor do surgery that was not authorized. That would include removal of additional teeth. An expert dentist hired by the attorney would need to review the records to provide confirmation and testimony regarding... View More
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Q: What steps should I take to file suit before the statute of limitations expires after an e-bike crash with injuries?
I was seriously injured in an e-bike crash on June 25, 2024, where I suffered multiple fractures, including open tibia/fibula fractures, a femur fracture, back fractures, and arm and shoulder fractures. The incident occurred when a driver swerved into my lane after occupants of two parked vehicles... View More
David Pittman
answered on Jun 4, 2026
answered on Jun 4, 2026
When facing an impending statute of limitations deadline in a severe personal injury case—especially one involving multiple or unidentified at-fault parties—immediate and aggressive action is necessary to preserve your right to compensation.
Here are the essential steps to take when a... View More
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Q: What steps should I take to file suit before the statute of limitations expires after an e-bike crash with injuries?
I was seriously injured in an e-bike crash on June 25, 2024, where I suffered multiple fractures, including open tibia/fibula fractures, a femur fracture, back fractures, and arm and shoulder fractures. The incident occurred when a driver swerved into my lane after occupants of two parked vehicles... View More
Peter J. Porcaro
answered on Jun 2, 2026
answered on Jun 2, 2026
I'm sorry you've been through this. Multi-extremity fractures from an e-bike crash where a driver swerved to avoid suddenly opened car doors is exactly the kind of multi-defendant catastrophic injury case that needs counsel engaged immediately, because the statute of limitations is the... View More
Q: Is my worsening condition after prostatectomy medical malpractice?
I underwent a prostatectomy on March 17, 2026. After the surgery, my doctor monitored a postoperative fluid collection, advising it would likely absorb unless symptoms of infection or complications arose. About a month and a half later, I developed symptoms and went to the emergency room, where I... View More
Joel G. Selik
answered on Jun 1, 2026
answered on Jun 1, 2026
From the facts in your question it cannot be determined if there is malpractice case. A bad result does not determine malpractice. The medical expert the attorney hires will have to determine if the harm caused was by a breach in the medical standard of care.
Consult experienced... View More
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