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Was forced to give natural labor which wasn't the plan all because anesthesia didn't do it correctly I suffered a painful labor
answered on Sep 2, 2024
While it might be malpractice, it might not be a case.
▪ First, malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
▪ Second, recovery warranting a... View More 
answered on Sep 1, 2024
It might be malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Due to the... View More
Hi, one of our customers burned herself on the knee under the stove we cook our meat in. She is now asking for medical bill and an incident report.
answered on Sep 1, 2024
Report the incident to your insurance company and they will handle.
If you have an attorney, consult with them first. ▪
Is deposition notice with demand to produce documents, in addition to productions requests - appropriate?
What is legal reason for substituting producing documents instead on deposing documents?
Does motion for protective order pursuant section 2025.420 provide for that? In which part?
answered on Sep 1, 2024
It is both proper and common for a notice of a deposition of a party to have included a request for production of documents and or things.
For non-parties, a subpoena is necessary. ▪
Pursuant CCP § 2025.420.
What are valid legal reasons for motion for protective order from depositions, when deposition notice is served in parallel with production demands, and with interrogatories?
answered on Sep 1, 2024
It is proper to serve deposition notice with production demands and interrogatories.
Bases for protective orders for depositions can include the witness is not competent to testify, failure to validly serve a deposition subpoena, the witness was already deposed in the case. The... View More
I’ve had this surgery on the other hand. Different surgeon, no complications. Pain, swelling, limited range of motion, possible phlebitis. Surgeon’s office will not return my inquiries; denies phlebitis; referred me to occupational therapy. I cannot and should not do OT until surgery is... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2024
Yes it may be a case. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
But, the first thing is to get a consul with independent doctors to determine what’s wrong and... View More
My tailbone is hurting, sharp pain and my wrist from trying to brace my fall. They took a pic of my back and my arm.
answered on Aug 29, 2024
The FIRST step is to discuss your case with experience attorneys. Use the search tool to find an attorney on this website.
i agreed to amount 600k offer on the release comes and it value is highert but why can the litigation attorney tell me what my fees are as this 200k attorney 33 1/3 % 354k pre reduction doctors liens i asked how can i consider any offer if we dont have the reduction cost known how can i... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
It is usually impossible to negotiate liens prior to settlement. Estimates can be made.
CA Family Law Court Order against X included paying attorney fees. Order was turned into a Judgment, now domesticated in another state. Can legal costs pursuing collection be included when the Form MC-012 is filed?
In other words, does statute below cover Family Law Court Orders that... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2024
Yes they can. But a motion is required to add the attorney fees.
Unless preservation notice was given in the beginning of case by plaintiff, defendant can destroy records?
answered on Jun 24, 2024
No.
If one is aware they have evidence that can be relevant to what may be a legal case, destruction of the evidence can be used against them in the case.
answered on Jun 22, 2024
Ask your attorney, in writing, when you will be paid and what needs to be accomplished before payment can be made.
It is not unusual that certain actions must be taken and issues resolved before the settlement can be disbursed to the client, or until the entire amount can be disbursed.
So the bone was sharp and chipped my tooth and cut top of mouth do I have a lawsuit ? El pollo loco is willing to pay for the tooth procedure but it’s taking 2.5 months so I have a lawsuit I can file against them for time , injury , stress?
answered on Jun 20, 2024
If the bone was naturally occurring, for example if it was a chicken burrito and it was chicken bone, you would have not case.
Judgment was ordered by default the creditor was a no show at the hearing
answered on Jun 20, 2024
Find an attorney to domesticate and collect the judgment using this search tool https://www.justia.com/lawyers
In order to use a deposition as evidence in a civil case during trial, will the deposition have to be filed in court before the trial date and once filed then it can be added to the exhibit list? Is the proper procedure?
answered on Jun 18, 2024
It is not generally an exhibit. The deposition is lodged with the Court right before trial. There are usually requirements to submit portions of transcripts that plan to be read.
He was drunk. The lady he hit is suing. None of this was my fault.
answered on Jun 18, 2024
Hire an attorney. This could lead to serious criminal consequences for you.
A student driver was left unsupervised and slammed into my parked vehicle. I sustained 11 spine injuries and severe symptoms.
They fled the scene before the police arrived.
The insurance company accepted liability however they thought my injuries were minor because the previous... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2024
If you do not know a top notch trucking attorney, reach out to attorneys for referrals.
It appears that within proceeding permutations defense can find many hooks to oppress in pro per plaintiff, delaying and objecting, stalling discovery, simply because realizes that cannot pursue case otherwise.
Circumstantial evidences when convincing and clear, high probable;
Along... View More
My mother fell and broke her knee cap. She had the initial surgery to fix it. She was over medicated by her rehab center then rushed to north suburban hospital where they failed to do any kind of wound care for two weeks. Then when she was finally able to get back to a new rehab center it was... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2024
Probably the best way to answer this question is to say that medical malpractice attorneys always prefer to have the autopsy report.
She went to her doctor in the next couple days and he told her she was fine no testing or anything
A week or so later she started getting bad headaches so she went to emergency Mercy San Jan they checked her out and found multiple fractions in her spine and up to her neck and sent her to a... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2024
It could be a case. You should consult with malpractice attorneys right away. The attorneys can analyze the facts, review records and consult with medical experts.
Hubby coded after colonoscopy. Was in hospital for 8 days and only seen by PA the entire time.
answered on Jun 12, 2024
The best way to start is to consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
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