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The WC doctor ordered an EMG/NCS test (#1) in September, 2020 with an abnormal study indicating minimal nerve damage at my L5 nerve root which suggested a possible recovery time of 8 weeks from a slip & fall injury.
WC doctor ordered PT in October 2020 where I was placed on a Lumbar... View More 
answered on Sep 14, 2022
Yes, an injured worker can file a separate medical malpractice claim when the doctor is not an employee of the same company. While often referred to as “WC” doctors, they usually are not employed by the company where the worker was injured or the workers’ compensation carrier.... View More
I walked into my local hospital ER 28 weeks pregnant. I walked in the ER doors and told the nurse my name, bday, the fact that I was 28 wks pregnant, bleeding and in pain. They were busy but she acknowledged all I said, printed out a wristband an had me sit in the waiting room for 7 hours like this... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2022
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. To answer your question, you could reach out to med mal attorneys in North Carolina to discuss in detail. If a law firm felt there could be grounds for a viable case, they... View More
I'm supposed to be part of the law suit. But the lawyer I hired keeps giving me a date further away when I ask about a settlement
answered on Dec 9, 2021
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a general matter, there are delays being experienced nationwide with many types of cases, largely related to COVID. Without knowing the details of your case, as a general matter, larger multi-district... View More
He also told us that the plate and the pins that he used did not work properly and he partially removed them. I spoke to one lawyer and he told me I did not have a case and recommended a different surgeon to fix my foot. I called another lawyer and spoke to her and she said that I definitely had a... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2021
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You received two conflicting opinions as to the merits of your potential case. It is not uncommon for this to happen. However, your description does point out the fact that one of the firms does not handle... View More
My surgery was extended by three hours in order to sterilize the piece of skull. My doctor spoke to my husband and explained what happened. Later he also told me. The hospital administration never contacted me. I recovered without any issues. However, I think of the incident daily. Should I... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2021
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a GENERAL matter, in a claim based on medical malpractice, you would need to demonstrate that you suffered damages that were the result of a medical provider breaching a duty of care owed to you. Despite... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2020
A North Carolina attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. If you have an attorney, they would have it if your case reached the discovery stage. Your attorney would have made requests for materials (that will become evidence) from the opposing party(s) and would also... View More
I ended up in two separate mental health facilities. I was hit in the head by another patient at the second facility. A police report was filed, although I never got the opportunity to speak with the police. My husband had to threaten to contact the news to be able to see me. I want to sue the... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. This is something that a North Carolina attorney could advise best on, but your post remains open for two weeks. A first step here might be to reach out to an attorney to discuss the matter in detail. If they felt you might have a good basis for a case(s), they could... View More
I was completely functional prior to a torn meniscus in October 2019. Had a normal X-ray in the ER, followed by an ortho appointment, MRI, then surgery to ”remove the torn edges” of the medial meniscus. In February I was still having considerable pain and swelling, a 2nd MRI revealed bone... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal with your pain. A North Carolina attorney should advise you, but your post remains open for three weeks. It isn't fully clear what the question is, but it looks like you suspect something was done wrong in your medical care. If that's the case, you could try... View More
I was seen at one hospital for infection in the finger the dr was moving very quickly and didnt use proper cleaning/sanitation on me nor the medical instruments used! Which has caused far more damage and as resulted in the amputation of my finger
answered on Apr 21, 2020
The first thing you could do is to contact a North Carolina med mal attorney to discuss what happened in further detail. If they felt you had the basis for a case, they could request your records and review them with a medical professional. Most attorneys in this area of practice offer free initial... View More
I am his legal spouse - He has not contacted me and the drs/nurses will not give me any information. I saw on his online chart that he is scheduled for ect in a few days. I feel he is not rational enough to consider the pros and cons of this procedure
answered on Feb 4, 2020
The answer to your question varies based on the state of mind of the patient at the time consent was given.
Informed consent is permission given with the knowledge of possible consequences.
If at the time consent was given the patient was unable to understand the information... View More
My ankle is swoll & black hurts worse than before.. my other leg is blue & has knots all down front my leg which came from steps... would this be ambulance negligence or what???
answered on Feb 8, 2020
To meaningfully answer your question, you would probably need to discuss the matter with a Tennessee attorney in detail. It's difficult to provide a reliable response based on these brief facts. An attorney would have additional questions as to exactly what happened, where the personnel were,... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
No, not on its face, as a general matter. Your question remains open for two weeks and you could consult with a North Carolina attorney for any state-specific health care law that would apply. It could be, but each case can be fact-specific. When a hospital medical staff makes the determination to... View More
She now may need crowns and she has had trouble putting on weight.
answered on Oct 19, 2019
It's difficult to say based on these brief facts. You could contact a North Carolina attorney, and if they felt there was a possibility of demonstrating causality between the failure to diagnose and the symptoms you describe, they could request the file and review the records with a medical... View More
I had knee replacement in Nov 2017 and when I was given a spinal (which I was aware I would get) a nerve in my back was hit, leaving both legs and feet affected and seeming no hope of it getting better.
answered on Jul 25, 2019
The standard time frame to sue for medical malpractice cases in North Carolina is three 3 years from the date the incident occurred. The referenced time frame is not applicable to every medical malpractice cases. If you are not sure how to calculate the three years time frame from the date... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2019
It would be difficult for a North Carolina med mal attorney to give you a legal opinion based on these limited facts. It's likely they would want to review the medical file and consult with their medical support staff or outside experts, depending on the complexity of the surgery. As a... View More
No referral to a surgeon nothing,
My fingers are numb.
Can I get legal help
answered on Jun 1, 2019
An emergency room doctor is normally trained to assess the extent of cuts or injuries and determine the correct treatment. A referral to a surgeon is not normally done for every cut and injuries to a finger; a referral is done if warranted based on the extent of the cut. Likewise, X-rays are not... View More
I was taken to the emergency room by ambulance a few days ago after going to urgent care with extreme abdominal/lower abdominal pain and intense vomiting. After 6 1/2 hours with no IV, no fluids, a CT scan, and an ultrasound; I was told that there were abnormalities in my left ovaries and fluid in... View More
answered on May 19, 2019
A person can have legal grounds to sue the hospital, but the important factor is whether the lawsuit will be successful. Based on the facts you provided you would likely not be successful against the hospital because the symptoms you outlined do not rise to adequate damages for a successful claim.... View More
answered on May 5, 2019
If the hospital assigned a defense firm to your case, you could contact them and ask for copies of the closing papers. If the hospital handled the matter without outside counsel through their in-house claims department, you could see if they have closing papers (settlement letters, releases, etc.)... View More
The office manager at this location has had all the required information to submit the prior authorization application to our insurance company since December 5. As of today (January 3), they have yet to file the paperwork. My son is in tremendous pain due to PA flares but cannot get the medicine... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2019
I would speak calmly to the doctor. Doctors are swamped with paper work and it's tough getting another doctor.
answered on Oct 28, 2018
You have exposure. That's why you should have adequate insurance.
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