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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.
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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.
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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.
answered on Oct 30, 2018
I do not practice in Florida but your question has not been picked up in four weeks. Arbitration is an accepted forum for medical malpractice cases and is used in Florida. A Florida medical malpractice attorney could give you more meaningful guidance on this subject specific to your state, but as a... View More
This was a pressure point tactic because I was cursing and screaming @ staff. FYI.. Former LPN who worked in mental health. 2 weeks ago and this pain is excruciating. Thanks,
answered on Sep 18, 2018
I do not practice in Florida. However, it seems that no one picked up your question for a month. If you are contemplating bringing a claim, it would be advisable for you to consult with a Florida attorney without delay. Aside from assessing the merits of your claim, the attorney could advise you of... View More
My cosmetic surgeon agreed that improvements needed to be made in regards to a recent surgery to make the results acceptable. He told me to come back after one year, to allow for complete healing, so we would know what we are working with. I called recently to schedule my appointment to find his... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2018
If he left significant assets when he died, someone may have petitioned the court for probate of his estate. The personal representative appointed in that case is who you would contact. Check the website for the clerk of court in your county to find out if such a case has been filed.
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Is this medical malpractice since the doctor knew of the consequences?
answered on Jul 25, 2018
Not necessarily depending on your entire medical condition, however at 31 it's not in a risk age group. Members of the Fla. Justice League give free consultations--find a member who handles medical carelessness cases in the county where this happened and get a consult. The attorney will need... View More
I have recently discovered that a person who teaches classes at her place of business is using my pharmacy RPT number and placing my name and RPT number on the certificates to her students. I taught maybe 3 classes for her, moved and then came back and have found she has continued using my license... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2018
Report it to the authorities. I leave it to you to determine which are the proper authorities
He left no post operation instructions. No prescriptions for her to go home with. He shut his phone off so none of the nurses could reach him. Also, their was supposed to be something draining from my nana immediately after operation and they forgot to start the drain until 9 hours after the... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2018
And what would you like to know?
If she suffered complications and resulting damages, she should see an attorney who handles medical malpractice.
I would own the clinic and employ a doctor to see the customers probably one day a week and to prescribe as an example testosterone to patients
answered on May 17, 2018
You really need to hire an attorney to provide answers to this and any related questions.
Who has to sign off the person who does the services ie massage, 10s machine &heat or can a dr who didn’t see you or who you don’t even know sign off on it also where can I find prices for section 5 chiropractic services price ranges
answered on Apr 29, 2018
Your question makes a little better sense, but still cannot be answered via this forum.
I think that you want to know who legally has to authorize the billing for chiropractic services. I would say most likely the Dr., but he or she does have nurses and assistants that may be authorized to... View More
I had a doctor perform an ERCP on me and he messed up causing them to need to put a stent inside of my body to prevent pancreatitis since he irritated my pancreas. Now I'm getting charged thousands in total because of the procedure, visits, and now the procedure to take it out. Can I do anything?
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Perhaps, but only if you can prove that the Dr. violated the standard of care and that your issues are not a known possible complication of the procedure you had performed. You will need another Dr. as an expert to state this.
Consult with a medical malpractice attorney to see if this is... View More
Mom (76) fell reaching for her K-9 12/20 hip replace 12/21 (Recov) 12/21-24 Tran to Rehab 12/24 disch 02/10 I disagreed as electrolytes too low week could not walk In 48 hrs called 911 to assist Mom in house she collapsed at front door, no PI Collapsed 3X's that night from bed, no PI... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2018
It looks like you have a very detailed timeline, but it's not really evident what your mom died of, or who may have been negligent. I suggest that you confer with an attorney in your area who is experienced in medical malpractice.
My wife is a MRSA carrier, and has developed a spot on her back near where she had previously had surgery for a MRSA-related infection. The MRSA carrier diagnosis is on file with the clinic she goes to for her near complete care... This new spot may or may not be a flare up/relapse of the... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2018
It depends on her relationship with the clinic. If she is on some sort of health-maintenance program under which the clinic is obligated to attend to all of her health-related needs, perhaps. Otherwise, no: she should simply go to another health care provider which can see her sooner.
I had a very bad, life-altering experience with my psychiatrist. I posted a negative review on google while I was still a patient and the doctor personally called me and told me she "wouldn't be completing disability paperwork for me if I didn't take it down". I did. Later I... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2018
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