I need legal representation for a medical malpractice case against Dr. Michael DeLong, who performed a botched breast surgery on May 14, 2024, at UCLA’s Outpatient Surgery Center. The surgery resulted in severe asymmetry and the incorrect placement of smaller implants without my consent. Dr.... View More

I tested positive for H. pylori on 2/28/25, but my doctor did not inform me of the results, and I only discovered this myself on 3/7/25. My doctor even ordered the same test again, neglecting the initial positive result. When I informed him of the positive result, he responded with just... View More

My dentist failed to address a dental cyst diagnosed during a routine x-ray last March, leading to significant issues. He performed two root canals, expecting them to resolve the problem, and did not advise seeing a specialist. By August, with continued drainage, he extracted the wrong tooth, as... View More

I have been diagnosed with stage 4 osteoporosis, and it seems this could have been prevented with earlier medication. Since 2014, my doctor ordered bone density tests but never informed me of the results. An endocrinologist informed me of my condition only in November 2024. My orthopedic doctor and... View More

I've been using Clonazepam for five years for PTSD, prescribed by various caregivers at the same site. My new nurse practitioner stopped my prescription without weaning instructions, saying I should get them from a pharmacist, who hasn't responded. I received a partial script for 42 pills... View More

My son has been in jail for 123 days after being arrested outside my home while in a state of full psychosis. This happened after a nurse informed his probation officer that he needed to go to the ER for treatment. Instead, he was arrested, tased, denied a phone call, and the public defender... View More

My friend went to the hospital for treatment of a skin infection and was admitted. On his second day, he became momentarily unresponsive in the bathroom but quickly regained consciousness. After this incident, he found himself restricted to his bed with an alarm to monitor his movements, and... View More

My father-in-law had a pacemaker implanted a couple of weeks ago in a hospital. When he went in to have the bandage removed, the device that operates the pacemaker fell out. He now has to wait two weeks for healing before they can redo the procedure. We haven't received much information on... View More

I was diagnosed with stage 4 osteoporosis in November 2024 by an endocrinologist. I had been undergoing bone density tests since 2001, but my primary doctor never informed me of the results. As a result, I am now bedridden. In May 2024, I broke my left hip, and in August 2024, my left tibia... View More

I was initially misdiagnosed with stage 3 cancer, but another doctor later confirmed it was stage 1. The emotional distress from the misdiagnosis caused me a sleep disorder and has kept me from working for 5 months. I also couldn't afford psychiatric care. Can I sue the first doctor for the... View More

On January 1, 2025, a hospital sutured my son's hand with glass still inside. It became infected, leading to surgery on February 21, 2025. A hand surgeon at the Marina Wellness Clinic, affiliated with Highland Hospital, identified the glass on a CT scan during a visit on February 6, 2025.... View More

Eliza Jasinska
answered on Mar 6, 2025

Yes, your son likely has a strong medical malpractice case against the hospital and potentially other parties involved in his care. The key issues are the failure to properly clean and examine the wound before suturing, leading to retained foreign material (glass), subsequent infection, additional... View More

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I am dealing with incidents of both police brutality and medical malpractice in California, specifically in San Bernardino and Loma Linda. I have records from two hospitals and one ambulance. There was no contract or consent given regarding the medical procedures. I need guidance on how to proceed... View More

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answered on Mar 6, 2025

I understand you're going through a difficult time with these serious incidents in San Bernardino and Loma Linda. For police brutality claims, you should document everything thoroughly—collect medical records, take photos of injuries, gather witness information, and request body camera... View More

I am pregnant and was initially seeing a doctor near my home. They referred me to another doctor, citing my weight and labeling me high-risk. However, the new doctor and nurse mentioned that I am not high-risk and recommended seeking legal advice. At 15 weeks, under the first doctor's care, my... View More

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Your situation sounds incredibly distressing, and you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim based on the delayed diagnosis of your child's brain bleed and possible discrimination regarding your weight. The 16-week gap between when the condition occurred and when you were informed... View More

I have been dealing with ongoing health issues, including severe abdominal, chest, and back pain. Initially, my healthcare providers were attentive, but they became aloof, and multiple tests were reported as "negative," despite my ongoing symptoms. After leaving one facility due to... View More

I suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle, which led to an infection. My doctor prescribed two strong antibiotics to treat this infection. After 5-6 days on these antibiotics, my kidneys crashed to stage 4, leading to a collapse that required emergency medical intervention and dialysis to save my... View More

John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 5, 2025

It depends. The failure to give any warnings or instructions about potential side effects (which warnings can be verbal but are commonly given in writing with the antibiotics when they are dispensed by the pharmacy) falls below the standard of care if you were conscious. But that failure might or... View More

I was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold from 2/27/25 to 3/3/25 due to a psychiatric nurse's falsified statement claiming I attempted an overdose on hypertension medication I don't own and was not suicidal. I was unaware of the hold until the next morning when an ambulance arrived... View More

Louis George Fazzi
answered on Mar 5, 2025

You may have a claim for false imprisonment and/or other charges. I suggest you contact a lawyer who handles civil rights cases as soon as you can.

Now, you can prepare a chronological summary of everything that happened to you, naming all the witnesses and their knowledge. Also, keep all... View More

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I visited a hospital in Poplar Bluff, MO, twice with severe pain. On January 3rd, 2025, I was sent to an OBGYN and diagnosed with a miscarriage. On January 28th, I returned to the hospital and was sent home diagnosed with menstrual cramps after a miscarriage. On my own, I scheduled an appointment... View More

I was taken to the hospital a year ago with a possible stroke and a false positive drug screen resulted without a confirmation test. I disputed this and had to pay for a hair follicle test. After being admitted, no doctor checked on me, and I was released with drooping on my left side and no... View More

I underwent knee replacement surgery on September 3, 2019, during which the physician also performed a cosmetic alteration to fix my bow-legged condition without my consent. This has resulted in chronic pain and a right leg that is nearly 1 inch longer than my left leg. I've returned to the... View More

I believe my father's death may be due to medical negligence at a rehabilitation hospital in Alabama. He developed sepsis from a stage 4 bed sore during his stay from December 19 to January 7, 2025. During this time, we noticed a lack of monitoring by the staff. On January 7, his oxygen level... View More