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My father was supposed to have a heart procedure that was going to help his heart. We found out the day before the procedure that the hospital had a ‘scheduling issue’ that was due to the insurance company denying the request. At the ‘urgent appeal’ of his doctor, they admitted the mistake... View More 
answered on Dec 18, 2024
I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. To provide a meaningful answer to your question, in terms of the denial, scheduling issues, and other factors, most attorneys would want the input of medical... View More
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answered on Nov 19, 2024
What is your question?
answered on Nov 13, 2024
Yes, the victim or her heirs can sue, but the victim is apparently dead, and it is unclear who you are and what your relationship to the case is. Whether the US Government is liable for the action of the agent depends on a lot of facts which are not included in your post. If the agent was acting... View More
my question is the fire report said it was careless smoking and won’t even hear me when I’m trying to tell them that it had to have been a defective lighter since I found one in her truck and since bought three more and have had to blow up in my face. Due to the fire report and the fact that... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
What you describe is pure guess, conjecture and speculation. You do not identify any hard evidence that a lighter (a) exploded in her home; or (b) was the cause of the fire that killed your sister.
The fact that it could have happened that way doesn’t mean it did. The fact that other... View More
My wife died via suicide. She was being treated by a private practice doctor and was brought to the ER twice over her rapid decline from "anxiety". When I found her on the day of her death, she was still breathing and heart beating. EMS refused to work on her saying the wound was mortal.... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Whether you have potential malpractice case will depend on whether the EMTs treatment of your wife departed from the standard of care and whether any such departure caused harm to your wife (an uphill climb if your wife had suicidal ideations). The only way to assess the... View More
my husband passed due to a disease he got while in the military
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
Hi. Please contact me at (415) 895-5175. I am familiar with V.A. claims as well as wrongful death claims. What disease are we talking about? I represent those with asbestos-related diseases. 70% of these individuals were exposed in the Military and have a VA claim, in addition to valuable Asbestos... View More
Is there any case law? I’m in New York. The nda says it is construed in Georgia
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
You are represented by counsel, so your attorney has to handle this matter for you, or whoever in his firm is covering for him. Good luck.
answered on Oct 28, 2024
There are many factors to consider when suing a health care provider. The nature of the malpractice is considered Medical malpractice means that a health care provider violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another health care provider would be needed to evaluate what the... View More
The deceased lost control ended up in opposite lane oncoming car could have missed him but smashed him into ditch and tree and killed him
answered on Nov 8, 2024
Maybe. It depends on the state in which the wrongful death accident occurred. Kentucky uses a "pure comparative fault" system for automobile accidents and wrongful death cases, where each party involved is assigned a percentage of fault based on their contribution to the accident. In this... View More
tow truck driver ,truck was employed with car on it.I would like a general monetary comparison.I wish to handle this with an adjuster for motorist insurance company .I want to put this nightmare behind me .zTo date I've received hospital billing at 1.6 milliin
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
Hire an attorney to represent you today. There are probably at least three different defendants, who each might have separate insurance policies. Fighting the hospital liens will be difficult.
In reference to NEHMER VS THE US VETERANS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMEN
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
Navigating the complexities of the Veterans Administration can be challenging, especially when facing obstacles related to entitlements. Start by thoroughly reviewing the details of the NEHMER vs. US Veterans Administration Department case to understand the specific barriers being encountered.... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2024
I'm sorry for the loss of your father. I think your question may have been overlooked for two weeks because of the category selected. Some questions remain unanswered, but you could try reposting and adding "Probate," "Estate Planning," and "Real Estate" as... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2024
I'm sorry for your family's loss. I'm sorry that your question may have been overlooked in the "Wrongful Death" category. Attorneys in the "Probate," "Estate Planning," and "Real Estate" categories would know more about the issues you ask... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
You need to present some persuasive new evidence to the law enforcement agency who investigated his death.
Cellphone was used to post a death threat on facebook and violence of cell mate
We called an ambulance for our grandmother who was in severe pain, having breathing issues, and had not eaten in almost 3 days and the medical team that came to our home told us that her breathing was OK and her lack of eating wasn't anything to worry about at her age (87). She died a few... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your case remains open for a month. The best way to answer your question could be to reach out to Tennessee law firms to try to arrange a consult. Free initial/no-obligation consults are the norm in... View More
I a single mother who is responsible for not only my kids but my ailing mother. I need help desperately. I'm in a life-changing situation that I have no control over and I need a very damn good criminal lawyer criminal defense lawyer who's willing to do some type of charitable pro bono or... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2024
An Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You might be able to find low cost or pro bono criminal defense assistance. You could start by checking with legal aid organizations and the resources of local and state bar... View More
My loved one died because he did not receive specialized care in time and I am now filing complaints and claiming negligence against the doctors and hospitals. Can I sue without a lawyer?
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answered on Sep 25, 2024
When a complaint about negligence is forwarded to third-party investigators, it means that an independent party is reviewing the situation to determine if any wrongdoing occurred. These investigators may gather evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze whether the medical professionals acted... View More
What does this mean or what is the cause
answered on Sep 23, 2024
An attorney would need to review the records to answer this question, but it sounds like there is brain swelling either from a traumatic brain injury (fall, accident, etc.) or a lack of oxygen to the brain, which can have many causes. I recommend contacting a medical malpractice/wrongful death... View More
Brain hemorrhage and later died. MDs failed to collect pt history of lung cancer. Can this be a possible medical malpractice case?
answered on Oct 13, 2024
I'm sorry for the loss of the patient. A law firm would need to review the records to answer your question meaningfully. The fast pace and high volume of emergency rooms are a consideration in assessing their decisions and actions in terms of med mal case review. Good luck
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