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I got a wrong diagnosis from a doctor and basically had infection to my spine the whole time went to different hospital and now I have to have spine surgery because of this infection got worse
answered on May 26, 2020
Well if an earlier diagnosis would have precluded the need for surgery then there could be an instance of medical negligence to file a claim. More facts are needed to know whether the earlier detection of the infection would have precluded the need for surgery.
The docs ARNP is forcing me to get the pain pump or the spinal stimulator implanted or cut me as a patient. I don't want anything inserted surgically when the pill that they give me is working. Can they legally force me to have one or the other surgically done? I feel like this is a crime?... View More 
answered on May 25, 2020
Just say no. If they refuse to treat you anymore, so be it; get another health care provider.
I had surgery to remove 4 wisdom teeth. 3 of them are fine but the 4th has been in tremendous pain. I consulted another dentist, and they believe it is due to negligence from the surgeon. From what the second dentist told me, its customary to do a ct scan before wisdom surgery, but that was not... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2020
I am trying to understand your facts. What exactly, is the reconstructive surgery you are having done. I am not understanding why removal of a wisdom tooth would cause you to need reconstructive surgery? What exactly is the surgery you need now? Can you clear that up?
You will need an... View More
I had my son May 28,2019 and it was hell of a day. I was schedule for my c-section at 7:30 am and when I went in I did everything they asked me to get ready for surgery. They lost my drug test they didn't have records on me ( But they called me the day before to confirm) So I could not have... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2020
Next time, find a different hospital.
It doesn't appear that you have been damaged monetarily by the hospital's mistakes.
Do you think that this could be a case
answered on Feb 17, 2020
There are no facts provided involving the situation you ask about. It might be possible they were left off accidentally while posting your question. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Been back numerous times still not right. I believe because of two technicians actions it was done deliberately. Can I sue for discrimination and the fact that I have to live with this malfunctioning mouth?
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You can not, according to what you have indicated, for discrimination. Perhaps you could sue for negligence or, if what you say is correct, intentional tort.
Several Months ago, i had an appointment with my doctor to remove an IUD (intrauterine device) and have it replaced with a new IUD since the old one was already over 5 years and it was time to change it. At the end of the appointment, i was told that it would be best to remove the old one and... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2019
I'm sorry for your painful ordeal here. From the facts you present, failure to remove the first IUD appears to be breach of duty of care, which would ordinarily be a basis for a medical malpractice case (together with other legal elements that include causality and damages). If you are... View More
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
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