I had gallbladder surgery removal because I had stones. The doctor missed one and I ended up with sepsis and a second surgery for the removal of second stone. My heath has never been the same. Can someone please help me.
answered on Apr 19, 2024
Medical malpractice cases can be difficult. Between the laws that protect doctors and hospitals and their insurance companies, and the nature of medical malpractice cases, not all valid cases can go forward. I suggest you continue to contact medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this... View More
2 years gone. Never was working on my case. Never informed on what was going on by lawyer. I just wanted to know that I was still her client. So, I thought she was just leading me on and not doing anything. I did apologize but was to late. I removed the post anywhere I saw it. Did not help.... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
At this point, you must continue to directly contact malpractice attorneys in the state where the malpractice occurred to see if someone will take on the case.
For other people who read this response online, note, once you complain about an attorney online or if you file a bar complaint,... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
More facts would be needed to provide information. In particular, what harm was caused by the medication and what the doctors did prior prescribing the medication.
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be... View More
I have been searching for a lawyer for medical malpractice case. I found one that seems promising. We had a conversation about a situation she told me how to get my medical records. I uploaded them and sent them per her request. About a week and a half later they sent me a message saying they got... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
It is not an usual amount of time but you must exercise care in that there are strict deadlines in which a lawsuit or other action needs to be taken and you do not want to run out of time. Therefore, you may want to ask when you will get an answer and continue searing for attorneys.
It was rainy the steps were wet I walked outside stood there lit a cigarette n hit the first step n my feet went rite out from underneath me n landed on the two steps on my back
answered on Apr 15, 2024
First, note there are limitations on suing Native Americans on Native American land such as casinos. Consult with attorneys with specific experience in going these cases.
Next, as with any slip and fall incident, one must prove they did something wrong or failed to do something that caused... View More
To my spine it doesn't work stopped working when it started moving keep calling leaving messages finally got a hold of Dr. Scott's office he won't take it out until my A1C is 8 or under didn't need it to be that way when he put it in
answered on Apr 15, 2024
If you have doubts on the advice the doctor is giving you, seek out a second opinion.
As to the moving of the device, if it moved due to a breach of the standard of care, there may be a case. Not all bad results are malpractice. Additionally, the nature and extent of your harm due to any... View More
What are legal means to have process server to do service by mail properly?
Plaintiff in hospice fraud case against powerful defendant encounters persistent defects in service of process made by professional knowledgable process servers. Improper service can jeopardize case and trigger sanctions.
answered on Apr 14, 2024
Licensed process server that you hire should know the laws as to proper service. They don’t always. Therefore you instruct them where you find that knowledge lacking or hire someone else.
Just like in all endeavors, people are paid for services they perform. If the performance is... View More
It was against an employee at Walmart and they have not allowed me to make decisions, kept me up to date with rulings, returned any of my phone calls or emails
answered on Apr 2, 2024
To sue for malpractice, it is recommended that you consult with Legal malpractice attorneys. You may search on this website for Attorneys
Note, in order to approve Malpractice, you must prove that the attorneys violated standard care, and that, but for the attorneys Malpractice, you would... View More
Upon the following circumstances: which version of Complaint is considered an operational (current) version of Complaint?
1. First Amended Complaint was demurred by Defendant. The court ordered Plaintiff to amend; and the Second Amended Complaint was filed and served.
2. The Second... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
It depends for what purpose.
The Third is certainly not operational as the Court has not granted the motion to amend.
The second amended is operational for the current allegations, except that is subject to the current demurrer/strike.
The First amended complaint may be... View More
In a Legal Malpractice case is it acceptable for an Attorney to file a Motion Liminie preventing Plaintiff from making any reference whatsoever to any part of the Arbitration or settlement then turn around and file the Arbitration records with their Motion to Confirm Award? Isn't this a Breach... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
It would be required to submit the award in a motion to confirm.
Motions in limine are to prevent introduction of evidence before a jury, not what is directed at the judge.
What is limited by a motion in limine is determined by what the court rules in the order on the motion.
If objection to production request includes only objections, shall it be verified?
answered on Mar 31, 2024
If only objections then no verification is necessary.
Caution, discovery must be answered to the extent not objectionable. Therefore, a judge will look negatively on a response with only objections unless there is a major problem with the discovery.
What should be response to request to authorize release of medical records?
There was NO deposition subpoena for the medical records.
answered on Mar 29, 2024
It depends, somewhat, on the jurisdiction of the case and the jurisdiction (location) of the medical records (if it is a different state than the case). Some jurisdictions require an authorization. Some attorneys provide authorizations. Some attorneys have specialized authorizations if... View More
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
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
Following a negotiated settlement, when the plaintiff's attorney disburses the funds to lien holders and themselves, shouldn't they provide a detailed breakdown of expenses and payments with the check to their client? If the settlement was negotiated in August and the disbursement check... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2024
Yes attorneys need to provide their clients a disbursal statement.
The settlement can take time to disburse once payment is received. For example to negotiate medical liens and no interest would be paid to the client. Otherwise, disbursal should occur immediately.
I need to know , first , do I have to appear in court . Then what options does this credit card company have after getting a default decision ?
answered on Mar 27, 2024
When you are served with a lawsuit in, other than small claims, you must file a response, such as a motion to dismiss or an answer with affirmative defenses. Failure to do so will cause you to lose the case and a judgment be entered against you.
Once a judgment is entered, bank accounts... View More
I expect to loose this case , but , I don't believe that a credit card company can take any of my social security money.
Should I appear in court ?
answered on Mar 27, 2024
You can to present and defenses and work to limit the amount of the judgment. When you are served with a lawsuit in, other than small claims, you must file a response, such as a motion to dismiss or an answer with affirmative defenses. Failure to do so will cause you to lose the case and a... View More
I have saved complete communication with my doctor prior to and leading up to this accident. I can provide it.
Doctor could not diagnose the ectopic pregnancy despite multiple ultrasounds, instead kept thinking that it was thyroid issue. I lost my fallopian tube because of this, and had to... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
It could be a malpractice case. Bad results alone do not mean there is a case. There has to be violations of the standards of care by doctors, nurses, or other health care providers. That may have been the case here.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice lawsuits, the nature and extent... View More
They are not suppose to be left in there and I had did a follow up in which the PA did find a few left and removed them and previously my husband find one and removed it as well. I was in the hospital for 3 months undergoing surgeries concerning my leg. Grafts and etc and would need to go back to... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
Yes this is a potential case. In most jurisdictions, the time to bring a lawsuit does not begin to run until you discover the malpractice (subject to some limitations) and as long as foreign objects are retained within the body.
You should consult with medical malpractice attorneys right away.
Disbarred and suspended. Firm changed there name and took them a year and 3 months to even send my demand for arbiration. I was never given any advice or informed on what my case was worth. As I review other cases the firm handled it was penny compared, all cases are different I know. But I... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2024
You bring out a number of issues that are of concern as to the attorneys’ actions. In particular if there was a switching of firms without your agreement, a disbarred attorney representing you, and charging an excessive and not agreed to fee. You should consult with experienced ethics,... View More
The dr removed my left adrenal gland and in the process she injured my left kidney which is now not working normally l will now have life long issue with it l also have trauma from the surgery it went bad from the start I am just now seeing the mistakes she made
answered on Mar 24, 2024
Malpractice statutes of limitations often do not begin to run until discovery (or should have discovered), with a cap of time. You should consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred who can review the facts of your particular case and determine if you... View More
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