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Smile Design keeps putting me off, saying they are trying to come to agreement with current dentist to finish other dentists unfinished procedures. If I sue, who is sued, the Smile Design practice, or the dentist (if I can find him) who started the procedure? He has been paid in full for the... View More 
answered on Nov 15, 2019
Sue the dentist who you paid in full. It appears that there is not yet a contract between the dentists of which you might be a "third party beneficiary", so you can't yet sue Smile Design.
they claim because I have medicare and medicaid attached to it the cant see me I tried to explain to them they dont need to bill medicaid that medicare covers 100 present of my medical since I'm on a special needs plan they would not hear it then insisted I needed a Florida insurance I... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
They won't accept your insurance. They won't accept cash. You might be better off asking your doctor for a different referral. You could delve further into the insurance coverage, reviewing the guidelines and determining your rights. It's a personal decision in how determined you... View More
If a plastic surgeon didn’t stick to the service agreement and you wake up with something other that what was agreed on, can you get you money back from the credit issuer under consumer protection laws?
answered on Oct 17, 2019
You may file a few causes of action, including breach of contract, batteries, malpractice.. and etc. But your credit issuer cannot simply refuse to pay without a stipulation or a judgement.
answered on Aug 16, 2019
Assuming that your stepmother is the victim of the malpractice, no; you have no standing to sue, only she or her estate can do so.
Didn't find out about warning til next day, pk'd up Rx. Given pill at hospital initially, had terrible reaction. Has been several months, continue to have intermittent blurry vision, getting worse and more often, not better as had hoped. All meds were brought with me and documented at ED.
answered on Aug 5, 2019
It is possible that the doctor would be deemed negligent in this circumstance. Schedule a consultation with an attorney ASAP; you are running out of time to make a claim!
FDA is in charge of drugs and regulations. Congress stated that CDC had no authority to issue guidelines for pain mgmt, especially how it did so, cherry picked bias members none whom never treated pain patients, had financial conflicts! Congress stated CDC be held accountable, consequences never... View More
happened 18 months ago
answered on Jun 2, 2019
You didn't ask a question, but you apparently want to know what you can legally do about the fact that this happened to you. Also, when you say "to make front of me...", I assume you mean, "make fun of me..."
The U.S. Office of Civil Rights handles this type of... View More
I was placed a long dental bridge barely 3 years ago and was told I had to replace it already which is unusual. Specialist within same dental company won't touch the bridge as he doesn't know what's underneath. Customer service after investigating my case offered to replace the... View More
answered on May 29, 2019
Good evening:
I’m sorry to hear you’ve had such a poor experience with this dental group. Without reviewing that Release it’s hard to comment specifically. However, it sounds like they are willing to give you a full refund in exchange for a release of all claims. They want to... View More
Do I have a case? If not, why? I have more details.
answered on May 27, 2019
You have 2 years from the date of the act you claim to be negligent to file a claim so if it’s been 3 years since the infection you would be passed the legal time to file a lawsuit. However you should consult with a lawyer to be sure. As to the facts, infections occur from surgeries and more... View More
One tooth he broke off the entire back of the tooth. The other root canal he actually drilled to the outer core of the tooth. It is destroyed meaning pulling or implant
answered on Apr 20, 2019
What damages have u suffered as a result of the dentists negligence?
answered on Apr 5, 2019
Yes. No doctor is required by law to treat a patient. Your friend can always look for another doctor.
I feel as he didnt plan this at all causing much damage emotionaly and physically during surgury and after plus nerve damage still. I take subutex which is buprenorphine a blocker for opiates. Which can cause difficulty treating my pain. He planned the c sec. For less than 24 hrs after seeing baby... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2019
Your question at the top is a medical question, not a legal one - but I'm guessing that you are wondering if you can sue the medical provider for medical malpractice. That starts with asking a doctor with the exact same specialty whether he/she believes the doctor who treated you did not... View More
Is this something that can be sued for since I will have to pay thousands of $ for this additional surgery?
answered on Mar 1, 2019
Good afternoon. I'm very sorry to hear about what you're going through.
I'm not a medical doctor of course but I am aware that one of the risks associated with hernia repair surgery is that the hernia can return. If the hernia repair fails and the hernia reappears, this is... View More
can sue and me, her husband can’t individually bring a case to court.
Is this true? I reside in the state of Florida...thank you so much for anything you can offer me.
answered on Feb 18, 2019
you will need to set up an estate on your own with estate/probate attorney, or if there's a medical malpractice case set up, attorneys like we do, have a relationship with another law firm that you can be referred to for this part. Essentially, the estate brings the case or legal action; but... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2019
Florida has a "Three Strikes" rule, but to get a "strike," the doctor has to lose a malpractice trial and get a judgment against him. Claims don't count unless they go all the way to trial and the doctor loses. Settlements don't count either. Settlements have to be... View More
Medical negligence lawsuit do I get a attorney in crestview or Orlando
answered on Dec 28, 2018
You can get an attorney anywhere who is licensed in Florida and no need to restrict based upon either of those 2 cities ita of no consequence
death claims?
answered on Dec 26, 2018
The claim is the same and is about and based upon a finding of medical negligence. The death act speaks to damages available. Thus any attorney will know to comply with medical malpractice presuit requirements and make a claim of negligence if supported by an expert medical opinion.
The... View More
Was admitted for 4 days. I had put my daughter as my emergency contact, at the place were I was having the procedure, but she was not contacted until the following day in the afternoon. Can I sue the doctor who performed the Lipo for malpractice?
answered on Dec 4, 2018
You Question about suing for medical negligence or malpractice as you call it depend upon an opinion from a similar physician in same specialty who can conclude that the physician performing the lipo suction was negligent meaning his treatment frll below the piper standard of care.
As to... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2018
If any medical professional was negligent you may have a legal cause of action against the person and the his or her employer such as a hospital or physician group.
what if you didn't pay attention to nurse assistant because her back facing me when she took the items out of red tool box she placed by the sink. it happened October 2, and went to emergency room on October 9 because of no appetite and dehydrated. was giving 2 ivs and blood work and urine... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2018
It's not clear what you saw; if you do test positive for something I'm not sure that you have enough evidence.
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