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The lawyer that had been going over our sons medical records called us and stated that the first test our son had done was indeed read incorrectly and she has asked us to come in next week, what should we expect our first visit with her?
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Discussion, likely she will advise if she is or isn't agreeable to taking the case, will discuss the fee and ask you to sign a fee agreement. Understand medical cases are very expensive even if they don't go to court.
answered on Jun 28, 2017
Your question appears incomplete. More information is needed to provide you an answer. If you are asking if a defendant doctor or provider is not required to participate in the medical review panel process, more information needs to be provided to give an answer to you. If the provider is not... View More 
Last Tuesday I was admitted to IU Ball Memorial Hospital with severe chest pains and headache. They ran several tests and on Friday I was told all the tests results looked OK and I could go home. Saturday I woke up with both eyes totally blood-shot, large, painful welts on my forehead and scalp... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2017
It could be negligence but to have a case you have to show there was a fallout that would not have happened if they had done it right,pulled your chart, unless there was something when you went there that indicated it couldn't be the old diagnosis.
Best thing to do is call a member of... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2017
Assuming he did it in a careless way, you can make a claim for your injuries, loss of function, medical bills. Contact a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Assn. They give free consults.
I had no circulation to my toes and he failed to tell me this. then he injected tjhem with a necrosis causing drug with out my permission also
answered on Dec 29, 2016
GEnerally, the warnings cover pretty much everything so hard to believe they didn't tell you. However if he clearly had no permission to give injections (and there was no catch-all "and to perform any and all procedures he may deem necessary during the procedure without consulting... View More
Right before my c section I signed a consent to be put under because my epidural failed during labor and then I ended up needing a c section. The anesthesiologist came in and told me no he was going to try redoing my epidural after they tried 5 times during my labor. I told him no to just put me to... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2016
A lot depends on what the records showed. In the middle of a medical event the doctor is given more leeway in "judgment calls " they make. If they say they felt professionally that was the way to go,I wouldn't view it as illegal. As far as a civil case there wouldn't be a case... View More
I got insurance pre-approval for the procedure and spoke with the scheduler to ensure that everything was covered so there were no surprises (my exact words). Afterward - the Anesthesiologist balance billed me for the procedure as they said they were out of network. Insurance paid them based upon... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2016
I would suggest to the facility that arranged for the pre cert that if they have an out of network person for anesthesiology then it is up to them to tell you, and tell the anesthesiologist as he didn't let you know he was out of network you are not paying.
At the same time, I'm... View More
Back surgery gone bad in 2007.
answered on Aug 25, 2016
I believe it is two years. Even with a "discovery rule" I don't see it but to be sure contact a local member of the Indiana Assn for Justice.
I have a medical bill account with a medical bill collection agency. I set up a payment arrangement 6 months ago. The lady who set the arrangement up with me told me that I can continue to send the payments to the hospital with the new account number and they would apply it to the account. Ive made... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2016
Not sure how this is malpractice, but check with a consumer protection or debtor's rights lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your... View More
Had gall bladder sx, came home, became sick again. Back to same hospital. Ran tests sent home on 3rd day , them saying prob intestional thing. They called next am, said they needed him to come back.Already had s room for him. They knew he is a parapalegic yet no handicapped access to anything in... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2015
An Indiana medical malpractice lawyer can help you evaluate and advise you for your rights and options. Most offer free consultations.
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answered on Feb 1, 2014
Generally speaking, you are talking years. Indiana has a two part system. The first requires that a case be presented to a Medical Review Panel. That process can take over a year. after that process is completed, then you can file a suit in court. Generally, that can take two years or longer.
What can i do I woke up in ICU 2 1/2 days
after the operation even with the DNR.And I have ask what hip was put in 3 or 4 times and i'm always told they dont know -now I have a staff inf.
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answered on May 30, 2011
I am sorry to read about your issues. I am not exactly sure what you are asking. It may be that you have a malpractice case or possibly a products liability case. You may even be part of a class action depending on who the manufacturer of the hip is. Please contact me or another injury lawyer... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2011
Indiana law requires that a medical assistant work directly under a supervising physician. The assistant cannot perform radiography, cannot make a diagnosie, prescribe or administer treatment or medication unless under the direct supervision and must report the results of any examination directluy... View More
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