My father died May 2 2022.l
believe is was direct negligence
caused by the hospital that cared for
him. Multiple medical mistakes
double medicating, defibrillater at
wrong settings, incorrect medication
given causing multiple firings of... View More 
answered on Dec 19, 2023
First, I am very sorry for your loss. And from what you describe it sounds as though this was a very protracted course.
The direct answer to your question is "no" as in hospitals are not difficult to sue, per se (if the case is brought by an experienced medical mapractice... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
You will need an answer from a Colorado attorney. That said, I would get that answer as soon as possible because, at least in New York (my State of practice) and many other states, the time it takes to "discovery" malpractice does not necessarily stop the clock for limitations purposes.... View More
Started himriging again, had to have blood transfusions. They did not get all of my placenta out so it fussed to my uterus. They put a balloon in to stop bleeding, but it tore my uterus so had to have emergency surgery again. This time they gave me a entire historectomy. Im 21 years old and can... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
I'm not licensed in Ohio but from what you say I think you should look for a medical malpractice attorney in your State who specializes in malpractice. From what you say, I believe that you will find qualified attorneys who will want to investigate this in detail, if you find the right... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2023
I'm not licensed in Florida, but have practiced in medical malpractice for 30 years in New York State (first on the defense and now on Plaintiff's side). But I would feel comfortable stating that unless there was a significant, physical injury from an act of malpractice, there would not... View More
without knowing. so the Dr sent him home. later that night he was in serve pain and the er left him waiting over 9 hours in the waiting room. My dad died very very painfully I have all the charts and records to show. My question is can I make this DR lose his license? He does not deserve to walk... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2023
First, I'm very sorry for your loss.
As presented, this has the appearance of malpractice not only by the surgeon, but also by the hospital.
There are times when cutting the wrong thing can be defended as a "risk of procedure" but for a post operative patient... View More
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