Staff advised that the patient would be no where near me and would be assigned someone to watch her at all times however, she was still able to attack me again the following week. I needed the visit the Emergency Room once and the second time treated in house. Would I be able to sue the facility... View More 
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answered on Oct 20, 2020
Yes you can sue, but whether you would win the case depends on the facts: How much security did they provide, how much COULD they provide, etc. Also unless you are seriously injured, unlikely any lawyer will want to get involved. Finally, if this case is against a municipal or state run... View More
6 years later my mom suffered another stroke that caused more damage. Can that same hospital be held responsible for this stroke as well.
answered on Oct 13, 2020
I'm sorry for your mom's ordeal. This is something that calls for a medical opinion. If a physician was asked to make such a determination, it's likely that they would want to know more about the medical history. You could reach out to med mal attorneys. If a law firm felt there was... View More
This is not the first my mom is sent to hospital at a delayed time and was seriously ill now she critically ill
answered on Aug 16, 2020
I'm very sorry for your mother's and family's ordeal. It's possible you could, but the most reliable way to make that determination would be to reach out to discuss the matter with med mal attorneys. An attorney could review the file with a medical professional. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
The pathology reports show an infectious disease etiology & I'm not sure the f/up was done for that. Then her kidneys started failing. Food was never mentioned and in Oct. 18 i saw results suggesting CKF. And she had kidney stones in her ureter 3 times? Then a few other things happened... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2020
I'm very sorry for your loss. You could email your records to attorneys you contact. Don't worry about admissibility at this point. If an attorney identifies the basis for legally actionable claim, they would use HIPAA authorizations to obtain official records anyway. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
The doctor knew about the allergy and gave me the medicine under a different name.
answered on May 26, 2020
Possibly. But the practical aspects of bringing such a claim could hinge on the severity and permanence of the damages. You could try to arrange a consult with a med mal attorney who could review your medical records and determine the viability of the case. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
The dentist said that the stitches would dissolve within 2weeks and it's been a little over a month and the stitches are still in my mouth. I called them and they said that they will come out on their own and they havent.
answered on May 18, 2020
This sounds like a medical question and not a legal question. You should seek the advice of another dentist. A Medical Malpractice case requires damages, if you have not suffered any damages you have no case to pursue.
answered on May 4, 2020
I'm very sorry. This is a complex matter and would require detailed review. The best starting point could be to contact a med mal attorney and arrange a consult (most practitioners in this field offer free initial consults). Good luck
Tim Akpinar
i was sent this 3 months late with important information on my health that informed me i have diabetes. this whole time i needed to be making serious changes to my health and was not told till now. is that legal?
answered on May 28, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. From a legal standpoint, it appears to be something where it might be difficult and costly to establish the measure of damages suffered because it could involve medical evaluation together with lab services. Further, some attorneys could see it as requiring... View More
Is it okay for them to have sent this important information three months late? they said they forgot but thats three months where huge lifestyles changes needed to be made and i never knew.
answered on May 28, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. This appears similar to another question on the same issue, and might involve the same matter - the earlier response addressed the challenges I felt were presented by the matter. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
The patient had Medicare plus a supplemental insurance.
answered on Apr 25, 2020
Health insurance carriers do assert liens on settlements. However, many carriers also engage in negotiation of these liens. Some are limited in the amount of reduction by their policies (with public health carriers). If there is an attorney handling this matter, check with them. They are probably... View More
Our dog died a sudden, senseless, and tragic death at the hands of a negligent veterinarian. We are aware that the veterinarian violated standards of case for several reasons. We have a necropsy report, toxicology report, and an expert witness veterinarian opinion letter. This not about money - it... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2020
I’m cautious whenever people say its “not about money” because the reality is that an attorney’s time is their stock in trade, and time is money. There is small claims court for folks with initiative but without money, and if you get the Judgment it vindicates you!! But if you want a... View More
This policy went against WHO guidelines for childbirth. New York state required hospitals’ Labor & Delivery units to reverse this policy a couple days after.
answered on Apr 20, 2020
Congratulations. You raise a valid point, but hospitals are facing severe stresses today, which is something a court could consider in the matter. It's possible a court would give a hospital considerable leeway during these difficult times. You could consult with other attorneys to see how... View More
Recent spine surgery he lived in Michigan this happened in Michigan is this normal the night be for he died he was complaining of a headache
answered on Mar 1, 2020
This sounds like a medical question not a legal one, additionally this should be posted in the Michigan area not NY.
Fraud Concealment of errors. The patient has no choice but to pay out of pocket to prove, tampered altered and falsified records.
answered on Feb 13, 2020
A personal injury lawyer will investigate the case for free if there is a case. Patient should pay nothing.
In 2013 my family member went to the hospital then sent home in the middle of a stroke which resulted in life changing injury,so we obtain a lawyer he proceeded to contact his med expert who made a full statement that there was a misdiagnose that resulted in injury. Also there have been many... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2019
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal in this matter. You ask if you should obtain counsel again. That is up to you. If you consulted with med mal attorneys, you could be in a better position to make that decision in a well-informed manner. You say the judge has given you two months - this... View More
In 2013 my family member went to the hospital then sent home in the middle of a stroke which resulted in life changing injury,so we obtain a lawyer he proceeded to contact his med expert who made a full statement that there was a misdiagnose that resulted in injury. Also there have been many... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2019
Seek a consultation with a med mal attorney. That two month period can go by very quickly. It appears to be a difficult matter on which to arrange expert testimony and that could mean a new attorney, should you retain one, will need that time to arrange new expert witness. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Since 2013. There have been many discussions with one of the defendants coming to a settlement, two others decided for trial so the lawyer at the time proceeded to contact his doctor who made the diagnosis to prepare to testify for trial. However, the lawyer was informed by the doctor he could not... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2019
I believe I may have answered this question - my response was that seeking consult with med mal attorney could be helpful in making well-informed decision about how to proceed in light of the two month window presented by judge in case. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 6, 2019
It could affect it negatively in a very serious way. Remaining pro se or retaining an attorney is a decision that is up to you and no one's business. But the role of an attorney at a deposition (and at subsequent hearings/conferences) is a valuable one. You could consider contacting an... View More
I've went to this medical office about once or twice.Due to the unprofessional, and unethical practices, I decided I won't be coming back. That was about a year ago. However despite constantly communicating with the front desk, They keep calling and harassing me since then for... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
You cannot sue them. It is possible that if you are in a program that requires attendance at a doctors office they are calling you for that reason.
As to whether they are billing you or someone else, check your explations of benefits.
My daughter was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. She had surgery 1 day and a half later. After surgery her 02 decreased and she was put on ECMO for about a week. They decided to take her off ECMO and see if they would clean her chest. The doctors told me they would bring her back up... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2019
I'm very sorry for your loss. In answering your initial question, you pursue a lawsuit by demonstrating breach of a requisite duty of care on the part of the medical professional/facility. That's really a very simplified description of the concept, and this is a very complex case. If you... View More
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