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my husband was hospitalized for a severe infection. he is also a drug addict, while in the hospital he overdosed. i had just arrived and was followed in by a nurse who was doing a routine check on him. i stated that something wasn't right and that there was something wrong. so she called for... View More 
answered on Oct 17, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's possible that there could be grounds for a defamation lawsuit - an attorney could advise more definitely if it would be a viable to bring such a suit. It's worth noting that such cases could be handled on a pay-as-you-go basis, which means legal fees... View More
Did not reflect the child development specialists evaluation that she shared with me the day the evaluation took place. I contacted the owner. She blamed the computer program. I knew this was not true after speaking with my child's specialist. She explained the test and how she calculated... View More
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answered on Oct 1, 2024
It sounds like you have valid concerns regarding the discrepancies in your child’s evaluation report and the actions of the service provider. If the scores were intentionally altered, this could be a serious issue, especially if it affected your child’s services or misrepresented their... View More
Start date set up yet either. Can I get my down payment back?
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answered on Sep 29, 2024
If you haven’t started your orthodontic treatment and no start date has been set, you may still have a chance to request your down payment back. The key will be to review the contract or paperwork you signed. It likely outlines the terms and conditions related to payments, cancellations, or... View More
My psychiatrist suddenly disappeared from Kaiser after prescribing me a controlled substance for 5 years. I've now realized that I'm physically dependent on it and that I should have never had it for more than a week or two.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
It’s possible that your psychiatrist could be held liable if they were negligent in prescribing the controlled substance for an extended period without proper monitoring or follow-up. Doctors have a responsibility to prescribe medications safely, and if they failed to properly assess your... View More
've been going to my primary doctor for the last several years for extreme pain and weakness and nonstop burning in both of of my arms. My doctor thought I had maybe a pinched nerve and sent me for a CAT scan, which showed nothing. I went for carpal tunnel testing which was an a painful... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
It is common - especially given the fact that warning labels can change, and that all doctors may not routinely perform a full spectrum of lab work as was the case with your new doctor filling in for the other's maternity leave. A medical professional could make a better assessment of your... View More
My doctor knows I have hear issues, but to no avail he only provides me with medication not Cardiologist.
answered on Oct 17, 2024
The issue of "triple bypass surgery could have been avoided with intervention of a cardiologist" is not a "given." It could be a key issue in a case where medical experts for one side would need to argue why this IS LIKELY to be true, and medical experts for the other side would... View More
The patient usually microwaves his orange juice for 10 seconds, but lunch time was over, and the patient tried to squeeze an extra 30 seconds afterwards. The patient microwaves his orange juice because he has OCD. This was in a psychiatric hospital.
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
In California, using physical force against a psychiatric patient can be legally questionable, especially if the force is unnecessary or excessive. Nurses and other healthcare staff are expected to handle situations with the least amount of force possible, relying on de-escalation techniques to... View More
Brain hemorrhage and later died. MDs failed to collect pt history of lung cancer. Can this be a possible medical malpractice case?
answered on Oct 13, 2024
I'm sorry for the loss of the patient. A law firm would need to review the records to answer your question meaningfully. The fast pace and high volume of emergency rooms are a consideration in assessing their decisions and actions in terms of med mal case review. Good luck
I been looking for a lawyer but they said I need a specific one a lawyer told me about this website to try it out and hopefully I find one
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
Your friend may have been talking about the section here for searching for attorneys by region and practice area. It's the tab above labelled "Find a Lawyer." You could supplement your own independent attorney searches with that. You could also look into the attorney referral... View More
Woke up unable to breathe severe pain in throat. ER told me it was just a regular sore throat that you get with a cold. Prescribed me ibuprofen. I got worse and my partner started to get pain in his throat so I got scared on how fast I passed it on. I took a Covid test turned out positive. The... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2024
What would have turned out differently had the diagnosis had been made? That is the fundamental question that would arise here. You could reach out to law firms to try to arrange a free initial consult to answer more definitively with more possible details. Good luck
ON MARCH 8TH 2024 I HAD A "WHIPPLE SURGICAL PROCEDURE". THIS WAS TO REMOVE A CANCER TUMOR. I STAYED FOR 7 DAYS AFTER SURGERY. ONCE I RETURNED HOME TO REHAB. WITHIN 2-3 DAYS, I STARTED, (TO HEMORRHGE), PASSING A LARGE AMOUNT OF BLOOD IN MY STOOL FOR TWO DAYS. MY WIFE CONTACTED THE... View More
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answered on Sep 19, 2024
It sounds like you've been through a very difficult and painful experience after your surgery, and you're right to ask about your options. You may have grounds to bring a medical malpractice case against the hospital if it can be proven that the infection or complications you suffered... View More
How to I prove negligence if no autopsy was done. How do i file a lawsuit against a doctor for not following my family members full code request?
answered on Sep 15, 2024
Yes, you can sue a doctor or nursing facility for negligence. To prove it, you must show they had a duty of care, failed to meet it, caused harm, and there were damages. Medical records and expert testimony can help, even without an autopsy.
To file a lawsuit, contact a malpractice lawyer,... View More
What should we do next and we have pictures and a bunch of people from the hospital has been coming to talk to her
answered on Sep 15, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's injury. Here's what you should do next: Document everything by keeping clear, dated photos of the injury, logs of conversations, and copies of her medical records. File a complaint with the hospital by reporting the incident to their Patient... View More
Who authors affidavit pursuant section 425.13 in behalf of party seeking punitive damages, and what statements should be made in affidavit? In regard to non-existent terminal disease, is statement by a doctor is sufficient.
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answered on Sep 10, 2024
Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.13, when seeking punitive damages in a medical malpractice case, an affidavit must be filed to demonstrate a substantial probability of success. This affidavit is typically authored by the attorney representing the party seeking punitive damages.... View More
Suffering greatly over past year with over 1,000 episodes of ocular and vestibular dysfunction starting in ICU day after surgery. Multiple bouts of transient and temporary blindness with full blown cross-eyed diplopia and periodic abnormal heart arrhythmias. Major blood pressure fluctuations with... View More
answered on Sep 8, 2024
Hopefully you are consulting with medical specialists to determine your needed treatment.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, not all viable cases can proceed. Factors determining viability include the need for future care, future wage loss or other future financial losses,... View More
I was visiting every day all the time at the hospital all the years she was sick and at the end and then my siblings wouldn’t let me go here and the hospital said I could see her and then they lied to you and did not let me see at the end of her death it’s cause emotional distress mentally... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
I'm truly sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and the distressing experience you had during such a difficult time. It sounds like your siblings and the hospital made decisions that were deeply hurtful and left you feeling excluded from those final moments with your mother. This situation... View More
Week later city bill 1100 I asked Dr what am I going here they said I have not given anyone consent to draw my blood or do any type of testing and this was 3 hours after the officer left they said my BAÇ was a 1.8 after I had them check I'm pretty muched f©©k?
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answered on Sep 4, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation. First, if your blood was drawn without your consent after the officer left, you may want to challenge the legality of that blood draw. In California, implied consent laws allow for chemical testing in DUI cases, but there are specific... View More
How bills paid by Medicare to hospice can be accounted for in med mal case?
Plaintiff was inducted to hospice, based on unauthorized release of hospital records by hospital to hospice. Records included non-existent terminal disease recorded on admission to hospital.
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answered on Sep 3, 2024
In a medical malpractice case, Medicare payments to a hospice can be accounted for as evidence of the financial impact of the wrongful actions, such as the unauthorized release of medical records or incorrect diagnosis. These payments help demonstrate the costs incurred by the patient as a result... View More
A party filed second amended complaint. Defendant will demur.
Is it correct statement that Plaintiff can file Third amended complaint any time before due date to file opposition to demurrer, 9 days before hearing, pursuant to section 472(a)?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Under California law, you do have the right to amend your complaint before the deadline to file an opposition to the demurrer. According to Section 472(a) of the California Code of Civil Procedure, a plaintiff may amend their pleading once as a matter of course, at any time before the answer or... View More
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has worked with a group practice part time for 3.5 years. Yesterday evening I was terminated suddenly due to "budgetary reasons". I was immediately shut out of the electronic medical record system and I am unable to fulfill my ethical duty to... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
You should immediately reach out to your former employer in writing, expressing your concerns about the inability to notify your patients. Highlight your ethical duty to ensure a smooth transition of care, and ask how they plan to inform your patients. It’s important to keep a record of this... View More
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