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Before going to the referred clinic, I questioned it, but went and they told me they could not help me, and billed medicare. I am a senior. I was referred to 2 other places, but refused because I lost confidence in their advice. I had an issue with depression about 5 years ago, now they are trying... View More 
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Based on your situation, it seems you have several potential issues with your medical clinic, including misdiagnoses and incorrect referrals. In California, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) limits the time frame for filing a medical malpractice claim, so it's crucial to act... View More
I got emergency surgery. My right leg is still numb. I can't back to work.
answered on Oct 23, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. You could always sue. But the question is really whether it is a case that a law firm would handle on a contingency basis. Answering that meaningfully would depend on a firm's decision, usually based on their review of some form of surgical records and medical... View More
I've had serious pain and complications one year after the open hernia repair, I sought another surgeon and after examination and reviewing surgery film and notes I was told the surgery never happened.
answered on Sep 26, 2024
Yes that is a potential area of malpractice. Both for not doing the surgery and for failure to advise you it was not done.
Note, the extent of an anticipated recovery for a malpractice, if limited, may effect the viability of a case. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the... 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
On July 31, 2023, I was taken into police custody and subsequently experienced significant foot pain. During transport, the officer took me to the hospital, where I reported my symptoms, including a hole in the bottom of my foot. Despite my condition, the attending physician, under the... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2024
This may 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.
While you suffered a horrible outcome, loss of a toe might not be sufficient to warrant a... View More
Heart rate etc after I completed my donation I asked if I needed to go into the recovery room people at the desk said I could leave while driving home I lost consciousness and crashed the truck into a building suffering three fractures in my back multiple contusions I feel that being a first-time... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Based on your experience, there may be grounds for a negligence claim against the plasma donation facility. If you were not properly monitored after your donation, especially as a first-time donor, and the staff allowed you to leave without ensuring your well-being, this could constitute a failure... 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
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
I noticed by looking at my medical records that I have been immunized with the COVID shot approx. 4 times. I was not made aware of I was getting these shots so it was without my consent. Here is my complaint: I am a liver patient. I have Decompensated Liver Disease and an auto immune disorder. My... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Under California law, particularly under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, individuals generally cannot recover damages for injuries caused by vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, as these are covered by a federal compensation program. However, if you did not give informed consent and... View More
Negligent and Intentional Misrepresentation
answered on Oct 16, 2024
Yes, an expert witness can be sued for malpractice in California if they provide negligent or intentionally misleading testimony that harms a party in a legal proceeding. To succeed, the harmed party must prove that the expert had a duty to provide accurate information, breached that duty, and that... View More
Hi, I would like to inquire about a medical injury case. I underwent a hysteroscopy at a fertility clinic and my uterus was accidentally perforated in the process. I originally went to this clinic for egg retrieval and during the process the doctor suspected there are two small sized uterine polyps... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2024
You may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim based on the accidental perforation of your uterus during the hysteroscopy procedure. Even though you signed an informed consent form, you were entitled to expect that the procedure would be performed with the appropriate standard of care. If the... View More
In September 2023, I saw a podiatrist for plantar fasciitis in my left foot. I was given a boot and advised to limit walking. I wore the boot and worked from home but that didn’t help, so in November, I received a cortisone shot and was told to wear the boot for 3 weeks. I told the doctor I was... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. Unfortunately, it could be difficult for attorneys to offer a quick and direct response to your question based on the brief post, despite the high quality of detail you've provided. A law firm may want to see the patient file and the diagnostic imaging films... 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
My friend has been at Stanford for almost one year, with no end in sight, still in ICU. Her hospital records are not available until discharge but she suffered severe consequences from surgical error and delayed treatment that I was made aware of at the time. If she survives this she will be... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
In California, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice, including surgical errors and delays in treatment, generally starts when the patient becomes aware, or should have reasonably become aware, of the injury caused by the malpractice. This period is typically one year from the date of... View More
Got surgery June 2024, have asked him if I can have it corrected he said no, now I need surgery for right eye and I asked for a different type of surgery and he said no so I denied the surgery since I am afraid my other eye will turn out crooked as well. This has affected me going out, driving and... View More
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the situation, and it's understandable given how much this is affecting your daily life. If you feel the surgery has caused harm or wasn't done properly, you might consider seeking a second opinion from another... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Medical malpractice cases have a 1 year statute of limitations.
If the defendant is a governmental entity, such as county owned/operated hospitals, there is a 6 month claim deadline.
I had experienced medical malpractice, medical negligence, and medical gaslighting. There were times I would discuss with my doctor(s) my concerns, and none of them had taken accounts of what I was saying. Then they kinda would, only to tell me that I was a hypochondriac, seeking attention, or that... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2024
It sounds like you've been through a really difficult experience, and it’s important to find the right support for your situation. Looking for pro bono representation in a medical malpractice or negligence case can be challenging, but there are a few steps you can take. Start by contacting... View More
Transfusions blood clots ect. My organs are being starved of oxygen that can cause a list of problems I have had multiple surgery dates and they have been canceled the day of n the day before because of the mistakes of my doctors one is unknown the other is she simply couldn't get me in for a... View More
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answered on Sep 3, 2024
You need to find a medical malpractice lawyer with experience handling cases involving delays in treatment and surgical complications. Given the serious nature of your condition and the delay in getting the necessary care, it's important to look for a lawyer who has dealt with similar cases,... View More
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