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answered on Nov 11, 2015
People represent themselves in lawsuits all the time but that doesn't make it a good idea. Talk to a local malpractice lawyer. The initial consultation is normally free in these types of cases.
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I was seen in the ER here the doctor told me it was herpes whitlow and it ended up being a staph infection mrsa. He gave me meds for herpes whitlow and my hands now have eczema on them and he never cultured the sore and it turned out it was mrsa. I was treated by a different doctor for the mrsa.... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2015
A local medical malpractice can evaluate and advise. It depends on the nature and extent of your damages.
answered on Nov 14, 2015
If a lawsuit has to be filed, it will likely have to be filed in Georgia.
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Mom went to er with a rash and she was given to much epinephrine and it has caused her problems, we got her records from the hospital and nothing has been charted there are many witnesses to this. We want to hold the hospital responsible for their actions what are our options
answered on Mar 25, 2014
The next step is to contact a personal injury attorney. The attorney will look at whether you have a malpractice case against the hospital and proceed from there.
We took her in due to a rash and they gave her 3 times the amount of epinephrine and the nurse who administered the med did not chart the incident, we are getting no where with the hospital. she now has trouble with shaking hands and complains that her stomache feels shakey all the time. we have... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2014
I'm not sure I understand your question. If you provide more details, perhaps I can help.
answered on Mar 25, 2014
You can search online on lexisnexis.com (need a subscription); nmcourts.gov (free); or call the NM Medical Board.
I am currently pregnant and i have had nothing but problems with my doctors office. I was told at first that i was due on may 30, then June 1, and now they moved it to June 14.. I went and took another sonogram so we could get an accurate due date as the doctor was not going to look into this any... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2014
I do not believe there is anything legally you can do. If the doctor does not feel comfortable doing what you request, he/she will simply not do it. I am not a medical doctor, but it sounds like you need a second opinion.
answered on Mar 25, 2014
go to this link: http://public.nmcompcomm.us/NMPublic/gateway.dll/?f=templates&fn=default...
and search "medical malpractice"
answered on Mar 25, 2014
Can you provide more information? What kind of request? What court and how wrong was your name? I cannot answer your question without more information.
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