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I live in CA they live in CT, as did my mother. two death certificates, is that normal? Seemed like a lot of excuses and medical professionals trying to cover for each other. My sister (I no longer communicate with family) spoke with the ME I believe or someone in their office and was basically... View More 
answered on May 23, 2024
Any recovery for wrongful death would be paid to the estate and would be divided up either according to the will or the laws of intestacy, not to you as the person who wanted to bring the action. The action would need to be brought by the executor or administrator.
We ordered 2 tests done and blood drawn for those two tests. The facility drew blood enough for 6 tests and is currently processing those test that weren’t ordered through them. Do we have any sort of case.
answered on Apr 8, 2024
A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you did not suffer physical harm, it does not appear to offer a basis for a med mal case. Different attorneys could see a given situation differently. You could reach out to local attorneys to arrange a free... View More
I fell and seriously hurt myself due to someone else's negligence and was transported to the hospital where I was hurt more to the original reason I was there by staff
answered on May 27, 2023
A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for more than a week. In addition to searching for attorneys online, you could use the tab above, "Find a Lawyer," to search for attorneys in your area. You could also look into whether your local and state bar... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2023
There is not much information in your question to assist an attorney in determining whether you have a case. I would say that negligence cases, including medical malpractice claims, generally have a 2 year statute of limitations. You indicate that the incident occurred in 2020. Without knowing... View More
I was in lots of pain leading up to my miscarriage. The healthcare provider didn't look into the cause of pain and when I asked for accommodation after stating I lift heavy at work (50+ pounds at times) I was refused. I worked 12 hour shifts at the warehouse Amazon and every worker is given... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2021
It is unlikely that you have a medical malpractice case. However, you may have an employment discrimination case. I do not do that type of case, but would be happy to refer you to a colleague.
She peform surgery cosmetic in dominican rrpublic and now shes sufering and traumatised .
answered on Sep 29, 2020
Your wife would need to discuss this with an attorney who practices in the Dominican Republic. I'm sorry for her ordeal. Before investing money in exploring the merits of the case, it might be helpful to determine which courts would have jurisdiction over such a matter. I can't speak for... View More
Dr that did surgery passed me on to pain mgmt when he could not narrow down current problem. I have mobility issues now
answered on Sep 12, 2018
Generally, that is too far away for the discovery rule but I could be wrong--suggest you contact Mike Koskoff and see what his office says--have your dates ready, what happened when. They give free consults. Feel free to use my name.
My dad is disable and he cannot go to the hospital anymore for check ups. his doctor refused to treat him at home because it is too far from him.
answered on Mar 1, 2017
You can't make a doctor make home visits. Contact visiting nurse and see if they can act as the doctor's eyes. Also if the problem is transportation some dommunity groups may provide that type fo surgery.
I've attempted to contact the hospital to request records but apparently they purge all records 10 years after discharge in accordance with CT state law. Not knowing the details of this surgery has major implications on my medical affairs currently. Also, the possibility that the surgeon... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2016
The statue of limitations will be a major hurdle. I don't see any way around it.
My father went to the emergency room on September 5 for a swollen foot (diabetic) they took one look and said it was cellulitis. Didn't inspect the foot further even after I had mentioned a pin sized hole in the bottom of his foot. 3 months later and ample doctors later it is now an ulcer on... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2016
If he has osteomyelitis, perhaps. If not, unlikely, but get a consult from a member of the Ct. Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical carelessness cases.
Hello,
I visited an urgent care facility recently and was neglecited for an hour+. I came in with shortness of breathe and a bad cough. I have very bad asthma in the winter. Anways I was registered under the wrong patient cause the intake person made a mistske. The nurse came in and... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2016
I'm not hearing that anything really bad happened as a result other than the feelings of fear you get when you can't breathe--which aren't nothing but aren't huge in the world of malpractice. The law says you only collect for what happened, not what could have happened. In that... View More
After our CEO and his wife got into a big fight, a doctor who served as our client's Chairman of the Board, called his Marriage Counselor to obtain confidential information shared during counseling sessions. The doctor then shared that information with the client's CEO. As a result, my... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2016
Possibly for breach of the fiduciary duty to the corporation. Contact Michael Koskoff would be my suggestion. Feel free to give him my name.
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If a licensed esthetician DOES practice with a Class 2 medical device, are there any legal consequences that may come about?
answered on Aug 14, 2016
Call the department of health - or search online for the department of health regulations.
My mom inquired with the doctor with out my knowledge I'm 27 and want more kids. No consent form was ever read to me nor brought to me I thought I was only giving the consent for my c section. I never mentioned to anyone I wanted it and didn't go to the proper counciling
answered on Aug 14, 2016
It might possibly be a medical malpractice on the theory of lack of informed consult. You should consult with a medical malpractice attorney who can gather the records and have an expert review them. Of particular importance will be the consent form - the actual language on the document you signed.
Mom has past suicide attempts, she was recently admitted by police custody to the psychiatric unit of a local hospital after her Mother died which gave her a 72 hour hold, daughter was notified she would be released, after family (I have POA and only immediate family member) spoke to doctor who... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2015
Best to talk to a local lawyer, who can review the details more closely and advise. Don't delay, as there are strict time limits for making legal claims.... View More
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