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I am 100% sure that I am eligible for the lawsuit. I was in 3 auto accidents in 2003. I seen the auto Doctor for about 2 years & he gave me opiates & then I was referred to the Pain Management Doctor(s) for 5/7 years & he gave me stronger opiates & then his office got shut down... View More 
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answered on Mar 28, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced. It sounds like you've been through a lot and are seeking some form of redress for the difficulties you've encountered due to opioid prescriptions and their aftermath. It's important to acknowledge your resilience in... View More
i had a surgery on my left foot.i went to a foot dr. (podiatrist) and told him i had numbness in 2 of my toes so he sent me for an exray went back he said he was still unsure so he sent me for a mri went back and he said i know what it is and that i would need surgery ok so i had surgery and in... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2021
A Delaware attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. You could reach out to discuss with attorneys - the fact that you don't have money to hire an attorney is not generally a concern with med mal cases. They are usually handled on a contingency basis. In terms... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2020
A med mal case is too complex a matter on which to give cookbook-style step-by-step instructions. If someone replied to you along the lines of: serve summons and complaint, conduct discovery, file note of issue, await trial, select jury, etc., it would be worthless. The entire process can take... View More
spouse went in for open heart surgery 8/2015, walked in and never walked again, he died 2/2017 at a long term care facility. Many complications during surgery and afterwards, finally after year of hospital stay went to rehab, vent dependent, then trach was changed during a brief visit to hospital... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2017
Suggest you contact a member of the Delaware Ass'n for Justice like Thomas Crumplar--you can tell him I suggested you call. Malpractice cases are tough, and a bad result doesn't mean you have a case--even a horrible result. But you should check with Mr. Crumplar. If he can't help... View More
And then try to persuade you that you don't have a case. The time is almost up to file so we contacted them again to see if they would at least do a letter for us to extend it. They say they can't because it would be a conflict of interest.
answered on Jul 31, 2016
Find out why it's a conflict. If they had been representing the other party they should have told you so. If it's that they represent a potential witness, that is a little different--a conflict but they only have to tell you when they figure it out. However you need to find another... View More
And missed a slap tear in my shoulder I have a workers comp lawer he told me does not do malpractice cases the mistake the doctor made cost me job opportunity's I was wondering if I have a case
answered on Jan 26, 2015
I understand that your injury was exacerberated by what may amount to medical negligence. The problem in my opinion with your description is that from a lawyer's point of view, the damages that you may prove would not economically be a feasible and satisfactory result for you and your... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2013
Whether you can bring a successful lawsuit against the doctor depends on whether the doctor breached the standard of care, and if he did, whether that breach resulted in harm to you. Before a lawsuit can be filed in Delaware for medical malpractice, an affidavit of merit must be obtained from a... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2013
I am sorry to hear about your injuries. You have 2 years from the date of the surgery within which to sue. In order to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Delaware, you will need an attorney. Before the attorney can file suit on your behalf,the attorney will want to have copies of your medical... View More
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