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She is a total stranger, and so it's normal that a 25 month old would not want to cooperate with her. We had to see the speech therapist for my son so that the school would decide whether to take him in to the school. Right as we started the session she asked him to identify objects and... View More 
answered on Dec 25, 2017
You do not have a case. You agreed that the professional would evaluate your son. She merely reported her opinion.
Went to dermatologist, was told it would be a easy routine procedure with no mention of scarring, a few days later my arm and hand were swollen, red, and very painful to where I couldn't sleep at night. I went to urgent care and they diagnosed staph and put me on heavy antibiotics, but were... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2017
You might have a claim for the scarring. Call a local medical malpractice attorney and discuss the details to see what options you have. Basically, if the dermatologist did anything wrong and that caused the scar, you definitely have a claim. Generally, there is a 2 year statute of limitations... View More
I am having a hard time getting a medical malpractice case being taken as a worthy case and I wonder which medical malpractice branch takes "lighter" cases that didn't end in death or severe damage? My father went to the hospital with chest pain, losing his breath and abdominal pain.... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2017
They don't want to take the case because courts usually subscribe to the maxim "no harm, no foul".
this lawyer basically stating he cannot win this case. My question is this: Can I hire a lawyer from FL to work with locally or do I need to work with one from NY remotely because of any jurisdiction issues?
answered on Oct 31, 2017
First, get a full explanation of why it's unwinnable. Makes more sense to hire an attorney in New York. Ask for a copy of the entire file. Contact a member of the NY State Trial Lawyers Assn --they give free consults. Consult in person--maybe part of the problem is you did everything long... View More
Two times I scheduled an appointment with a doctor who both times did not show up. Second time was after hurricane Irma and it took me close to an hour to get to his office.
On the way back when I was driving on a straight road I blacked out due to stress and collided with an electrical... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2017
No, the facts you state are not sufficient to allow a lawsuit against the doctor.
However, I am but one opinion. The best thing to do is to contact a personal injury attorney in your area to get a consult. Most firms who handle personal injury offer free consults.
Judge accepted a plea when advised there is a problem with the plea and continue proceedings. A preconceived public defender's opinion in an involuntary intoxication defense leading to temporary Insanity was erroneous.
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Your recourse would be an appeal or reopening of the case. Judges are for the most part immune from liability, certainly under your facts. Consult with the Florida Civil Liberties Union or ask for the names of some of their "cooperating attorneys" with regard to sentencing issues.
I adopted a kitten from a shelter 3 months ago. She was too tounge to be spayed. I brought her today for a regular spaying appointment that they set up for me once she turned 4 month old. On a paperwork they gave me they stated that no skin will be removed, they will just tattoo her as a mark that... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2017
You could sue for damages in small claims court, but the measure of money damages is going to be hard to prove. Start by asking them to make an offer, and go from there.
If i was unaware of my former employer not being properly licensed, is there any way I could be in legal trouble?
answered on Aug 1, 2017
Simply not enough facts to say for sure. Typically the law violation would be against the party who failed to be properly licensed. It would be fact specific if the agency that arrested your employer also were to bring charges against you as well. However, if you were doing the type of work... View More
Two hospitals let my daughter leave hospital with no knowledge of fractured Spine Primary doctor prescribed pills and therapy without checking records. Hospital had her wearing back brace wrong for three months third hospital caught the fracture. Does my daughter have a medical malpractice case
answered on Jun 22, 2017
I can't say if your daughter has a case or not but I strongly suggest that you consult with a medical malpractice attorney in your area to see if there is a case.
Medical malpractice cases can be difficult and expensive to bring and the medical malpractice attorney puts up the cost... View More
Had to have emergency surgery to remove them plus a pectorial flap surgery to fix a fistula. Do I have a case?
answered on Jun 9, 2017
Why not contact a member of the Florida Assn for Justice who handles medical cases? They give free consultations.
My aunts went to the hospital with her daughter on April 7. On April 9 they peform endoscopy on her when my aunt went home to take a shower. Mind you my aunts daughter is mental challenge she on medicaid so she cant make big decsions for her self without help from her mother. The endoscopy went... View More
answered on May 23, 2017
First contact a member of the Fla. Justice Assn that handles medical carelessness cases--they give free consultations.
a relative went to see a psychiatrist for the first time in fl. she decided to admit him even though he is not a danger to himself or, others. now the hospital wont discharge him and he hasnt seen a hospital psychiatrist. what are his rights?
answered on May 19, 2017
There must be some fear on the part of the Psychiatrist that the person is a danger to himself or others. You may want to speak with a guardianship attorney in your area, or rather where your relative is in the facility to determine what the next step might be. the attorney might be able to find... View More
there were things I said and things she said that made me feel like she just wanted to commit me. I said I wanted to beat someone due to them harassing my family and posting my wife's information along with mine in public businesses. my therapist then asked me "Seriously?" I... View More
answered on May 4, 2017
No, in my opinion you don't have a case against the therapist.
is this malpractice and the fact I was treated on medicine that made me manic and messed up my brain is this malpractice
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Possibly but it is difficult to show that drugs cause certain things that occur without drugs, such as bipolar type disorders.
Perhaps first see a specialist to make sure you are free of any cancer--always possible there was a mistake on reading the scan.
Do not ask one doctor to... View More
This was used in a deposition and I can't find the case law for reference.
As far as I know 4 instances of nurse unethical conduct were committed against me at a surgical facility on 3-21-17. These unethical acts took place in a period of from 9am--11am approximately.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
Whatever board that regulates medical facilities and nursing.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
If you mean they charged you for a test unnecessary for your situtaion, possibly you can get it taken off the bill but its not illegal especially if you are having surgery as they need to take certain precautions if they will be caring for you.
I became handicap after a hip surgery the Dr use a devise name woodpecker and malfunction and broke my femur I need 24 hour care
answered on Mar 24, 2017
If you already have a case pending with a personal injury / medical negligence attorney I suggest that you follow their advise. Based upon the limited information you provided I would say that filing a lawsuit or trying to add a claim to a lawsuit for caregiver services will likely not be allowed.... View More
Psychological evaluation at the request of defense, patient retains privilege to my comprehension? Information remains confidential, requiring written consent to reveal? Misdiagnosis provided, recommendation made is preposterously unethical and malicious.
Intent to generate prejudice, effective.
answered on Mar 11, 2017
If you are examined for court purposes, disclosure in the court is the premise of the exam. The expert's opinions are subject to cross examination and rebuttal by your experts. Discuss this with your attorney.
Do doctors have a duty to inform the parents that there child's respiratory rate was zero and critical low several times during dental surgery that was to be a 30 minutes procedure and took 3 hours? But told parents nothing and it was discovered by accident when child had to go to ER months... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Not sure they had a duty to disclose. If they did what would be the damages?
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