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I was in labor and delivery for hours without anyone checking on me. Eventually I press the call button to use the bathroom, without checking on me she unhooked me from the bed and left me by myself in the bathroom. As soon as I sat down, my water broke and the baby was coming, I was screaming and... View More 
answered on Jun 15, 2023
I am so sorry this happened.
I am so glad you and your baby are ok.
No, you don't have a viable malpractice claim. I would recommend sending a letter to the hospital and let them know how upsetting this was - but beyond that, you do not have a compensable claim under Virginia... View More
One of his heirs has been named his murderer. Is there any way around me appearing in person. I have kidney failure and am on dialysis, so a trip to Virginia is unlikely. His daughter has probated the will and now wants to be executor. I don't want that as that was not my brother's wish... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2023
Who does the Will appoint as Executor?
You can contest that appointment and should hire an attorney in the town / county where he lived - but usually, whoever the Will appoints is allowed to to qualify.
Also, Virginia does have a statute that if you cause someone's death you... View More
i live in virginia and the procedure was in winston salem. i was administered erythromycin eye ointment while unconscious under general anesthesia for retina surgery in both eyes, with staff claiming it was standard practice (overlooking my medical record allergy list) and I woke up with a severely... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2022
I am so sorry to hear what happened.
Some preliminary issues - NC law (not Virginia law) governs your potential claim so call a NC attorney to seek help.
While it is clearly negligent to administer a medication someone is allergic to, that is not the only question when deciding... View More
I was actively having an asthma attack and I went to urgent care and they denied me treatment because I couldn't put on a mask due to my breathing difficulties. They told me that if I didn't put on a mask, I had to go elsewhere for medical attention. They told me their hospital systems... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2021
Dear sir / ma'am:
I am so sorry about the poor care you received. Thankfully, it sounds like you didn't suffer a permanent injury as a result of their misdiagnosis - as you acted quickly to ensure correct care and treatment. As such, you would not likely have a financially viable... View More
I went to duke to have my hip put back in then during rehab it popped out and they sent me to hospital after rehab center left me there for two days with 2 dislocated hips well rehab threw me out saying i costed them to much money. So i went home my hip popped out 22 times in two weeks. Went to... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2020
Oh wow - I am so sorry to hear all of this. You may have a claim against them - but I am not licensed in NC and cannot advise as to the laws of negligence in North Carolina. If you would like a few excellent attorneys licensed in both VA and North Carolina - I recommend Amberley Hammer (Va Beach)... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2018
Dear one - I am so sorry for this bad news.
I would have a meeting both with the hospital risk management (where you do mostly listening as to what happened) and call an attorney in your area experienced in Medical Malpractice work.
I will be thinking of your family and will say a... View More
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