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2 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: CT scan says Diffuse cerebral edema, probably due to a combination of traumatic brain injury & hypoxic/ischemic injury??

What does this mean or what is the cause

Kimberly Grant
Kimberly Grant
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

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: A pt was taken to ER to rule out a stroke due to speech changes. ED gave pt a blood thinner which caused them to have a

Brain hemorrhage and later died. MDs failed to collect pt history of lung cancer. Can this be a possible medical malpractice case?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
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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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Wrongful Death for Virginia on
Q: I believe my Aunt was murdered and her case was ruled a suicide. What can I do? Can I get access to any evidence?

Multiple stabs wounds

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answered on Sep 22, 2024

I would recommend first that you attempt to meet with the Commonwealth's Attorney for the jurisdiction where this happened. Such a meeting would give you an opportunity to voice your concerns about the investigation and possibly get some answers from the lead prosecutor as to why no criminal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: The negligence caused death Can I sue on behalf of the deceased if I had POA and was the health representative?

My family member eventually died. 1 complaint against the nursing home was substantiated and I am waiting for the response about the other complaints. What should I do in the meantime?

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answered on Sep 16, 2024

You may be able to file a lawsuit on behalf of the deceased if you were granted Power of Attorney (POA) before their death, but POA typically ends upon the death of the individual. However, if you were also appointed as the health representative and have been named the executor or administrator of... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: Is there a way to sue a doctor in civil court for negligence? How do I sue a skilled nursing facility?

How to I prove negligence if no autopsy was done. How do i file a lawsuit against a doctor for not following my family members full code request?

Eliza Jasinska
Eliza Jasinska
answered on Sep 15, 2024

Yes, you can sue a doctor or nursing facility for negligence. To prove it, you must show they had a duty of care, failed to meet it, caused harm, and there were damages. Medical records and expert testimony can help, even without an autopsy.

To file a lawsuit, contact a malpractice lawyer,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Oklahoma on
Q: Seeking Legal Advice on Suing for 2021 Backyard Accident—No Updates on Driver, Not Covered in News. Possible?

Hello,

I am seeking legal advice regarding the tragic death of my grandmother, who was run over by a vehicle in her backyard in September 2021. As far as I am aware, there has been no update on the driver responsible, and the incident has not been covered in the news.

Given the... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 25, 2024

I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. A local attorney must advise here, as your question involves state procedural law for civil practice (statute of limitations). But you await a response for two weeks. Your question references two regions (Texas and Oklahoma). Attorneys who... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Wrongful Death on
Q: My 1 month puppy got euthanize by the SPCA in South Africa because I had no money.What should I do?

My puppy ate poison without my knowledge the previous night the next day day my mother and I rushed to the vet known as the SPCA in South Africa,at the time I didn't know what wrong with the puppy.The vet took my puppy and they put him on oxygen machine and a glucose drip they didn't want... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2024

I'm really sorry to hear about what happened to your puppy. Losing a pet in this way is incredibly painful and can leave you feeling angry, hurt, and confused. It's understandable that you're feeling a deep sense of loss and betrayal, especially given the way things were handled by... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law, Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and Wrongful Death for Indiana on
Q: Is there any legal action that can be taken in a school shooting incident?

Aside from the obvious criminal trial of the shooter(s) is there something else? I am a high school student and I am very worried about a ss happening. So I would like to be as prepared as possible if the event arises. I was wondering if there were a way to go after the government. like could you... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 2, 2024

As my colleague points out, governments are generally covered by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. In terms of more immediate and direct steps, it could depend on what measures are already in place in terms of security. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Washington on
Q: Hi. My husband died on June 5th from gallbladder cancer.

He was told 4 years ago that the stone would eventually need to be removed. He complained for 2 years that his right side was hurting and the doctors did nothing. He was 68 years old and had beaten cancer 3 times. His death certificate says the primary cause of death was gallbladder cancer! The... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 19, 2024

I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. The best way to answer your question would be to reach out to attorneys in your state to try to arrange a free initial consult - that's the norm with these... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Louisiana on
Q: I believe the conditions of our apartment contributed to my husbands death. We had mold and a very bad roach problem.

I was spraying every day for bugs. He had COPD and was on oxygen.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 11, 2024

I'm very sorry for the loss of your husband. A Louisiana attorney should advise here, but your question remains open for a month. You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. But what you describe looks like it could be a difficult case. But that's only my... View More

4 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: If the ER failed to contact me with test results that needed attention and early detection of lung cancer other doctors.

Delay in diagnoses and treatment resulting instage 4 lung cancer non operable and life expancy leas than 3months do i have a malpractice case

Robert Kane
Robert Kane
answered on Aug 12, 2024

Unfortunately, I don't believe this is a good forum for medical malpractice questions because they require opinions of medical experts, which attorneys are not. These questions usually get few, if any, responses. The “medical standard of care” is typically defined as the level and type of... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Juvenile Law and Wrongful Death for California on
Q: How do I respond to a petition code300 a,b,1,f & g. I want to fight this and appeal this petition if that's possible.

Cps was negligent in ways that could have prevented a death of a 7month old

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answered on Aug 10, 2024

To respond to a petition under California Welfare and Institutions Code 300, subsections (a), (b), (1), (f), and (g), you'll need to carefully review the allegations made against you. Focus on gathering evidence that shows CPS was negligent in ways that could have prevented the death of the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Wrongful Death for Tennessee on
Q: Rear end auto accident, at scene both parties declined EMS evaluation and left the scene.

1.5 hours later, the driver of the car in front died from a neck bleed that eventually cut off his airway and caused brain death. Is the other party liable for a wrongful death suit if the injured party had sufficient time to receive medical treatment?

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answered on Aug 9, 2024

Probable liability on the at fault driver. The lack of quick medical help might be considered in the comparative negligence equation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: my wife conracrted lung and bone cnacer after living near a chemical plant and toxic landfill

Reich farm and Ciba Geigy 1982-1990

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 7, 2024

I'm very sorry for your wife's illness. A starting point here could be to reach out to law firms that handle toxic tort (exposure to harmful substances) cases or environmental cases. Try to arrange a free initial consult, which is usually a courtesy in injury/illness cases. Firms that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Civil Litigation for New Jersey on
Q: my wife contracted lung cancer after 15 yaers working in the operating room

in 2023 NJ passed surgical smoke laws...surgial smoke is toxic

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Aug 31, 2024

Yes Surgical smoke is toxic and you wife's estate may have a case, but a doctor would have to tie that surgical smoke to her cause of cancer and not another cause such as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day if you get what I am saying. Definately speak with a lawyer ASAP.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for West Virginia on
Q: my dad went into cardiac arrest and the doctor didn't do anything to help him he let him die

my dad ended up in er on july 28,2024 doctor told us his sodium was low an that he would make a full recovery but it was a very lengthy treatment but it was fixable and then 20 minutes later he came in to tell us that we needed to do comfort care which they never did , my dad went into cardiac... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 22, 2024

A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your dad. You say you are contemplating legal action - you could consider reaching out to law firms in your state to try to set up a free initial consult. A law firm would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death for New Jersey on
Q: are cases pending on surgical smike harming health care workers?

lasers and other devices are used to cut ans fyuse bone and tissue

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 3, 2024

The best way to find out could be to search online whether law firms are holding themselves out for such cases. The hazards of surgical smoke are recognized by the CDC - evidenced by a few states implementing smoke evacuation policies. Bar associations or trial lawyer associations might also be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Environmental, Gov & Administrative Law, Military Law and Wrongful Death for Oklahoma on
Q: My husband was in the army and died from a presumptive illness caused by the toxic fumes from the burnpits can I sue

He died in 2019 as a result of ALS, parkinsons disease and multiple sclerosis. He was 100% service connected disabled and the army did take responsibility and it was a presumptive illness, "

"Gulf War syndrome" caused by toxic fumes from the burn pits, Jason was 39 years old when he passed from ALS

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

I'm very sorry for your loss. Given the circumstances, you may have legal options. Since the military has taken responsibility and classified your husband's illness as service-connected, you could potentially pursue a lawsuit against third parties involved with the burn pits, such as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: my spouse died after being in a coma at a hospital from falling out the bed and left not breathing for 10 min

I have documents that were made by doctors and nurses that were falsified and also the cause of death is inaccurate what should I do?

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answered on Jul 23, 2024

I'm very sorry for your loss. You should consider contacting an attorney who handles medical malpractice or wrongful death cases. They can help you review the documents and determine if there is a case for negligence or falsification of records.

Gather all the documents you have,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: Can I sue a county jail for negligence in Texas?

The jail was cited 30 days later for leaving 3 doors unsecured which resulted in my son obtaining a jailer’s personal keys and escaping, led police on a chase and ended with police shooting my son in the back and killing him.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 23, 2024

Yes, you can sue a county jail in Texas for negligence, but probably not successfully on the facts you describe. Your son's escape and subsequent confrontation with police was most likely the proximate cause of his death and not the negligence of leaving the doors unsecured. Your son's... View More

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