Your current state is Virginia
Mother is now brain dead and end of life questions have arose. My 2nd sister is insisting she makes all choices, cause she lives closest. She has been telling doctors what to do next without speaking to any of us. Hospital will not even except my calls, cause 2nd sister has lied and said shes POA.... Read more »
I am terribly sorry to hear about your mother's condition and that you and your sister are fighting over how to handle your mother's current condition peacefully.
As to a power of attorney, I would be shocked (take a breath), if your sister was able to simply tell the hospital... Read more »
Now he informs me that I don’t have Lupus but I am still sick and got several drs I have to see for medical issues. I know that taking medicine I shouldn’t of been taking has contributed to these issues. Nobody wants to help me with my case.
In order to file a medical malpractice action you must prove that your doctor committed an error and was negligent in doing so. Misdiagnosis is an error. Further that damage or injury was caused by the negligence. Causation and damages should be established via expert medical testimony. Be... Read more »
You are safe if you file in New Jersey but since these matters are complicated, you should consult with an injury lawyer or lawyers and specifically discuss your case with them and ask your questions (such as where to file) and then hire the lawyer with whom you are most comfortable. Good luck.
Send a notice to cease and desist in accordance with NJ statutory requirements. If you not familiar with the statutory requirements, consult with a local real estate attorney.
I was not injured by the treatment but the issue the dentist failed to fix(misaligned bite) causes me constant discomfort. He has prolonged this miserable feeling by wasting a year of my time with shady treatment. He accomplished nothing and refused a refund because he “saw nothing wrong”. A... Read more »
You would want a medical malpractice lawyer that handles dental malpractice claims. Not as many medical malpractice lawyers handle dental claims because malpractice litigation is extremely expensive and usually dental malpractice claims have limited damages. The concern with dental malpractice... Read more »
from paternal cousin who is going thru an alleged agreed mediated divorce with my maternal second cousin [aka “daughter”] - anything you can do about his narcissistic behavior besides ignore it? Yep. Wrap your head around that one. Lol
you would want to consult an Oklahoma attorney, but my read would be 1) this is one divorcing person with another--let their attorneys handle it; if they have decided not to use attorneys, be aware that the person texted is getting free information, ammunition possibly. Why stop the flow. (In... Read more »
My father was treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy in each infusion that he had, they took a blood test for more than almost a year, but in this last month, he felt terrible, weak, confused. We thought that it was a product of the treatments he had. So we asked the doctor, and he did not say... Read more »
I am extremely sorry for your family's loss. Unfortunately, it is impossible to even preliminarily evaluate a potential case of medical negligence without reviewing the medical records themselves. Given your concerns, I would strongly encourage your family to request your father's... Read more »
You should be a little more specific with your question. There are some immunities from litigation but when you sit down with an attorney be prepared to discuss all the facts regarding your situation.
I had lupus prior to pregnancy so I required a high risk doctor. During pregnancy I developed cholestatsis and gestational diabetes so I was at a much higher risk. I was being monitored weekly. Though my lab work showed little progress I was to deliver my baby at 36 weeks. At around 30 weeks I... Read more »
You should reach out to some attorneys who specialize in medical malpractice. They should be able to help you determine what options you have. Do this right away because you only have a limited time to take action.
As above!
This sounds like it could be something an immigration attorney would know about. There's no guarantee all posts are picked up, but you could have better chances of a reply by reposting and adding Immigration Law as a category. Good luck
I walked into my local hospital ER 28 weeks pregnant. I walked in the ER doors and told the nurse my name, bday, the fact that I was 28 wks pregnant, bleeding and in pain. They were busy but she acknowledged all I said, printed out a wristband an had me sit in the waiting room for 7 hours like this... Read more »
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. To answer your question, you could reach out to med mal attorneys in North Carolina to discuss in detail. If a law firm felt there could be grounds for a viable case, they... Read more »
I have had surgery twice on the left shoulder. 4 years later I am still experiencing pain and instability. Do I have any recourse?
Please consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney. In order to bring a successful medical malpractice claim, the plaintiff must prove that the healthcare professional failed to adhere to the standard, was responsible for the care, and provided care negligently. Experts must certify... Read more »
I got the surgery in 2018 everything was fine until I hit 120 lbs and I wouldn't stop losing. I have gotten very weak and so much pain all over my body. I sprained my ankle just walking. I have tried to get help from everywhere and seems they are just letting me die. I haven't been... Read more »
more info is needed and should be shared with the med mal lawyer that you should call in your area.
there are possible statute of limitations issues..........so don't sit on your rights...or you lose them.
The case was litigated for a year and the Plaintiff withdrew the case without prejudice. Now the plaintiff would like to reopen the case. Is that possible? I am not sure about the timeline for permanent closure or continued litigation in a case of this style.
Assuming that the pertinent statute of limitation period has expired, re-filing the case would be time-barred.
After having complications and surgery from the mesh for my bladder my doctor used a product called macroplastique (Pfizer ) which is a filler that is supposed to last forever. Afew years I started having constant pain and bleeding, which at first the dr thought were bladder infections and kidney... Read more »
A Florida attorney could advise most meaningfully with regard to state law elements, but your post remains open for two weeks. But as a general matter, it could be difficult for an attorney in ANY jurisdiction to advise based on these facts alone, despite your description offering meaningful facts.... Read more »
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. You could get in touch with medical malpractice attorneys. Most law firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. If a firm felt there was a basis for a case, they could request your surgical records... Read more »
I suffered a stroke at 34 years of age approximately 3 months ago due to spontaneous bilateral vertebral artery dissections. I had no significant medical history prior to this event. It was a small/medium-sized stroke in my cerebellum and I continue to struggle with headaches, fatigue, and... Read more »
A delay in diagnosis that results in a lost opportunity to be administered TPA can be the basis for a medical malpractice case. Depends on what your presenting symptoms were and whether stroke should have been considered as a differential diagnosis as soon as you presented to the ED. You should... Read more »
Saw finally in 2021 portal I had 2 lab tests flagged to point I had hypothyroidism in 2016! He never discussed or diagnosed me with it! It wasn't until 2018 when I had thyroid storm and another doctor had to diagnose me with hypothyroidism.
It really depends on the circumstances. If the doctor diagnosed and the did not advise, then it would depend on whether there was a follow-up where the doctor could inform the patient of the diagnosis.
I'm supposed to be part of the law suit. But the lawyer I hired keeps giving me a date further away when I ask about a settlement
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, there are delays being experienced nationwide with many types of cases, largely related to COVID. Without knowing the details of your case, as a general matter, larger multi-district... Read more »
The department of corrections have it in my medical summary acknowledging my epilepsy. But put me on a top bunk and I fell after catching an epilepsy attack. Suffering severe injuries and on medication
I'm sorry your question remains open for three weeks, and for the injuries you suffered. I wish you the best in your recovery. It could be difficult to obtain the most recent case law holdings on given legal issues on these types of public forums - law firms could feel uncertainty as to... Read more »
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