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My mother had a catheter infection while she was in the hospital at UCSF
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answered on Jul 29, 2023
You may have the right to pursue a medical malpractice claim against the hospital if it can be established that the hospital's negligence in handling the catheter infection contributed to your mother's passing. To determine the viability of a lawsuit, it is essential to consult with an... View More 
I DO. PCR RESULTS. IDENTY THEFT. PROBE. GOV. HUMAN SUBJECT. SEALED
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
I understand that you have several questions related to census, OCR materials, corporate business, hunter identification, PCR results, identity theft, government probes, human subjects, and sealed information. However, your inquiry is unclear and appears to be a mix of different topics. To provide... View More
No signatures of certification. ME website says pending investigation. But not told this. How to solve this?
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answered on Jul 21, 2023
If there are issues with the death certificate, it is essential to address them promptly to ensure proper legal documentation. Contact the relevant authorities, such as the County Recorder's office or the Medical Examiner's office, to seek clarification on the status of the death... View More
When I was 16 weeks pregnant I started having heavy bleeding and went to my OB and two Emergency rooms and was told not to do any heavy lifting due to my placenta being low. I was in and out of of both places for three weeks and I asked many times if I should go on bed rest and was told each time... View More
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answered on Jul 7, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage and the difficulties you faced during your pregnancy. If you believe there may have been negligence or malpractice, it would be worth consulting a personal injury attorney who specializes in medical malpractice cases. They can evaluate your situation,... View More
Need to claim a letter date than death of my husband to start the clock on a malpractice case
answered on Jun 19, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could sometimes be difficult to get accurate input in terms of a case citation on a public forum. Such settings can be issue and fact-specific (for example, the discovery rule, where applicable per a... View More
She was a patient was studyed due to the Arm,shoulder and left breast .8 hour surgery, three teams of Doctors ,interning . I remember my mom sighing paper work for release
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answered on Jun 6, 2023
To obtain your mother's hospital records and medical videos from Riverside General Hospital in California, follow these steps:
Contact the hospital and inquire about their process for requesting medical records.
Complete any required forms and provide the necessary... View More
They failed to offer her a new P.O.L.S.T. form upon admission after her Hernia surgery. This form would have given her the option to be resuscitated. She was found unresponsive, and they did not resuscitate her. Spoke to director who admitted that they made a mistake about not having her complete... View More
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answered on May 23, 2023
I'm sorry for your loss. Yes, the way to evaluate whether or not you have a viable case for neglect is to have it reviewed by a lawyer with experience in those cases. Even though there may be an issue around the POLST, it doesn't automatically mean the case is viable. The actual cause of... View More
Let’s move forwarded pass everything because it’s already done. Also breaks at work 30 mins lunch one hour that should help and more trading if a nurse is high rank in college she should be a teacher and more guidance look I stayed away from politics in 2013 after may5th it just took me to step... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2023
i think this is the question i just spent an hour discussing with you.
one of the biggest issues will be that the victim was 89 and one would not expect to have economic damages. Thus you would be limited to statutory amounts.
most of the lawyers I know will not take a med mal worth... View More
My mother passed away a few days ago. The in home health service failed to identify and correctly treat a pressure ulcer on my mother's bottom.
Stage 4. 5 inches in diameter.
Completely avoidable.
answered on Mar 17, 2023
You can talk to the the licensing agency for the State of California. It regulates and disciplines companies and individuals in the home health care industry. cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ccld-complaint-hotline
You can speak to an attorney who is familiar with medical malpractice and Elder... View More
With a 6 figure settlement awarded to the wife of the deceased, yet the deceased first blood son was never included in the awarded settlement.
Zero information was given to the child.. In fact, until recently and with the new technology of AI was any of this even apparent as this child has... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2023
Typically, if the child is an adult, the adult child himself/herself should have appeared as a plaintiff.
Typically, the biggest damages awarded in a wrongful death case are loss of consortium and loss of inheritance.
Loss of consortium is another way of saying the companionship and... View More
This occurred in ARKANSAS. The only information the commission had was a description of my experience, supported by transcripts of the hearings and information I provided regarding an Independent Medical Evaluation which the judge approved for me to obtain at the second hearing. Do I have the... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
As an individual, you generally have the right to free speech under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, which applies to all states, including Arkansas. However, there may be certain limitations or exceptions to this right in certain situations.
If you filed a complaint... View More
Once I agree to the confirmation of the demand, how long do I have to confirm that I will accept it and recieve payment?
answered on Jan 24, 2023
More info is needed.
it is a question your lawyer could address.
when I make a settlement, I often say, "my client will accept the offer, if he receives the money in the next 10 days".
otherwise, insurance co's continue to stall and delay at every opportunity.... View More
I have knowledge of the owner and all the workers involved.im tired of these losers I want my car back n they must pay
answered on Jan 4, 2023
Call the police. Sounds like you've been the victim of a crime.
This just happened on Thanksgiving Day and I need urgent help. They are Anxiously trying to cremate my mother's body and are awaiting a death certificate from Placer County to proceed, even without a Funeral Service!!!
There are so many red flags in this case, and this all developed... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2022
Attorneys do not bring people to justice for murder, unless they are district attorneys. You need to bring your concerns to the police or sheriff's department in the jurisdiction where the suspicious conduct occurred. A proper investigation can be done, if warranted.
In addition,... View More
Hospital never contacted me for the approval of my mother's surgery they took her in without notifying
answered on Dec 7, 2022
A LAWYER WOULD HAVE TO KNOW ALL THE FACTS TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION.
DID YOU HAVE A POWER OF ATTORNEY THAT WAS SHARED WITH ALL?
My father passed away in January 2020. He was in the Marines and was stationed at Camp Lejeune. I'm wanting to file a claim because he died as a result of being stationed there. Would my lawsuit need to incorporate his widow if she's remarried?
answered on Dec 5, 2022
Typically in a wrongful death lawsuit, all heirs must join either as plaintiff's themselves or as a nominal defendant. You may also have to comply with the Federal Tort Claims Act. Given that he died over two years ago, you may also have a statute of limitations issue. You should consult an... View More
I was pregnant when I went to the emergency department for lower abdominal pain. The doctor and OBGYN diagnosed the pregnancy as ectopic and treated for it the same day. Two weeks later I returned to the hospital to find out that they misdiagnosed me, the fetus was in my uterus and they gave me a... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2022
You need a medical malpractice lawyer. Go to the top of this page and click on Find a Lawyer. Enter Medical Malpractice and Sacramento in the drop down menu. Call a few med-mal lawyers and pick the one you are most comfortable with. Good luck. Patrick Steinfeld
answered on Oct 31, 2022
If you suspect medical malpractice caused the death of a close relative, then you should consult with an attorney to determine whether your claim is viable and regarding your rights. Note that there is a 1-year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims that are based on medical malpractice.... View More
They said he had only one functioning kidney so they did an emergency dialysis treatment they also said he had COVID 19 yet All of us who had full contact with him never tested positive for COVID 19 and his death certificate does not mention COVID 19 he was in the hospital from around 1pm and... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2022
The family should speak with a local attorney handling medical malpractice matters. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
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