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I was admitted to the hospital for appendicitis, which should have required only a 2-3 day stay. Instead, I spent 11 days in the hospital and two weeks in outpatient treatment due to complications arising from a doctor's neglect. Specifically, I developed an abscess in my lower stomach that... View More 
I've been prescribed diazepam for years to manage sleep issues, anxiety, and heart palpitations. My regular doctor left, and my new doctor abruptly cut me off from diazepam without warning or explanation, which has greatly affected my health and severely disrupted my sleep and attitude. I... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
What you’re going through is not only distressing—it’s potentially dangerous. Abruptly stopping a medication like diazepam, especially after long-term use, can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms including sleep disruption, mood swings, and physical health issues. Your new doctor had a... View More
I need guidance regarding my husband's situation with Kaiser Permanente. Over a year ago, he was moved from Humira to Amjivera, despite our objections, which led to severe health problems. He is in managed care and cannot go outside Kaiser's network. We have documentation showing our... View More
answered on May 7, 2025
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. From a textbook standpoint, it's possible you could, if you could demonstrate that the decision was a departure from a requisite standard of medical care. But from... View More
Seeking Legal Advice in Washington State: Possible Medical Negligence in Pediatric Appendicitis Case
I am looking for legal guidance regarding a situation involving my 11-year-old son in Washington State. He visited an urgent care facility three times with severe stomach pain, vomiting, and... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
What your son and your family went through sounds terrifying and exhausting, and it’s completely reasonable to want answers and accountability. When a child shows signs of appendicitis—especially across multiple urgent care visits—doctors are expected to take those symptoms seriously and rule... View More
I have had asthma all my life, requiring frequent emergency room visits for nebulizer treatments and steroids. In May 2023, due to a medication shortage, I went to the hospital for breathing difficulties. Initially, I could move, speak, and manage on my own after a few treatments. However, my... View More
My doctor prescribed me TRIMIX, and shortly after starting it, I experienced severe issues that have destroyed any kind of sexual contact and now require me to sit down to urinate. I discussed this with my doctor and was referred to another specialist who said there wasn't much that could be... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
If you were not informed about the potential side effects of TRIMIX and have experienced significant harm, you may have grounds to pursue legal action. Medical professionals are required to fully inform patients about the risks and side effects of any prescribed treatment. If your doctor failed to... View More
In 2022, I went to a doctor for severe neck pain and was misdiagnosed, leading to injections and physical therapy that didn't alleviate my symptoms. Over two years, my condition worsened, resulting in severe pain down my right arm and high sensitivity in my fingers. In May 2024, I had... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2025
Statutes of limitation require you take timely action after your injury (or after you discover your injury). There’s also an outside limit of filing medical malpractice cases with few exceptions. However, the limitations period may be extended by a year if you make a good-faith request for... View More
I recently underwent a second appendectomy due to a diagnosis of stump appendicitis on February 5, 2025. My initial appendectomy took place on November 6, 2024. I went into the hospital for back pain, which led to them finding inflammation in my stomach. This is why when I woke up on February 5th... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Stump appendicitis occurs when a small piece of the appendix is left behind after surgery and becomes inflamed later. While it's rare, it can happen after an appendectomy if the appendix isn't completely removed. For it to be considered medical malpractice, there would need to be evidence... View More
I want to know if I can sue a hospital for transferring my daughter without informing me. She was under a 72-hour hold due to suicidal threats at school. When I called the hospital for information, they said she wasn't on their list, and even in person, they refused to provide details. It was... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2025
You might have grounds for legal action based on what you've described. If your daughter is a minor, parents typically have rights to information about their child's treatment and location during a mental health hold. The fact that the social worker told you it was illegal not to disclose... View More
I'm seeking legal assistance regarding an orthodontic treatment issue. I initially approached a practice to address problems caused by another provider, and after a year of treatment, my original issues persist alongside new ones like tooth sensitivity and cosmetic damage. The practice has... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
The proposed NDA with a release from "all known and unknown liability" represents an extraordinarily broad waiver that would effectively terminate your legal rights to pursue any future claims related to both existing and potentially undiscovered injuries. Washington State's dental... View More
Recent procedure to alleviate pain and increase range of motion on left foot. I actually lost range of motion and have additional pain after the first procedure. Had a second procedure and continue to have limited range and continue to have pain. I’ve been off work since July and I’m scheduled... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2025
I'm sorry to hear about all the pain. Unfortunately, you didn't ask a legal question, and I don't like speculating. Are you looking for a medical malpractice attorney?
Best,
Merry
I had a lawyer, but was dropped because I thought this lawyer was not helping and not keeping me up to date. I removed the review, but it did not help. And now, I cannot find another.
answered on Feb 5, 2025
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could be difficult for attorneys here to respond to you in taking up your offer. The format is limited to Q & A. If you're seeking an attorney, you would need to reach out to law firms on your own. If... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
Hello - I would love to help, but I can only see that you posted a statement about an investigation against a pediatrician. I do not see a question.
Best wishes,
Merry
Im under investigation for unprofessional misconduct. APS requested an interview as i already submitted a statement to the DOH. how should i except the interview to go? whats APS's process/structure usually entail? What questions do i except from this interview & whatd be the most... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear about your difficult situation. You have asked at least a dozen questions, and this question and answer format is designed more for one question/one answer.
If I were in your shoes, I'd be most concerned about the possibility of criminal charges. For that... View More
I was supposed to have had an ACL reconstruction repair. So a new ACL after and old one failed. Surgical lists hardware used was only two screws of one type. The report states different sizes of screws and two different types were used in the surgery. It also states the procedure of removing old... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2025
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. But I believe ANY attorney would have a difficult time making that determination based solely on the facts of your post. Although your post is rich with detail, outlining points of incisions with respect to... View More
February 2022 mom got rushed to hospital had cancer was hospice but told them to do everything they can so she can go back home.They put her on a floor where she wasn’t getting any treatment and nurses rarely checked on her.Got into it with a nurse who was very rude and obnoxious when I asked why... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2025
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother, and the heartbreak of seeing her treated this way. Unfortunately, I believe it could be a matter that law firms could be reluctant to consider. Law firms in their... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2025
I suggest that you find a medical malpractice attorney in California, not in Washington State. You can find start by trying to find an attorney in the county where the medical practice in CA is located: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Certified-Lawyer-Referral-Services-Directory... View More
Couple months after surgery it started hurting worse and since then has only gotten way worse. I'm 6 months after surgery now. Doctor says he wants to see if it'll heal on its own but the pain I'm in is 10 times worse then before surgery. I'm just trying to see where I go from here.
answered on Dec 23, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your anguish and pain. One option is to discuss with local attorneys. Although this is a judgment call attorneys cannot make, they may ask if you sought second medical opinions on your post-op... View More
My husband passed away from glass in his lungs from the dosing of Remdesivir that was administrative to him when he got put in the hospital for Covid. I have proof from his hospital records that I just found. I would love help with this. Does anybody have answers or suggestions of what I can do?
answered on Dec 19, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. Your initial guesses about the type of lawyer you need are correct - you chose Wrongful Death and Med Mal as categories. Those are the areas in which you could start... View More
I had fusion 6 months ago and at couple months started hurting and been getting worse last 4 months now. They know about the screw and are telling me they want to see if it will heal. It's getting worse by the day. I'm just looking to get info on what to do from here.
answered on Jan 4, 2025
I'm sorry for your painful ordeal. A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. The short answer to your question is that it could be. However, additional details would be helpful for attorneys to analyze meaningfully, in terms of the root cause of the... View More
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