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My dad was transported from his brother's house to a hospital about 30 minutes away instead of a local hospital that was about 7 minutes away. The medical records states that my dad's arm was fractured at least 20 days prior to an ambulance being called. My dad was not properly cared for... View More 
answered on Jul 30, 2017
Your question presupposes lots of things that may not be facts, but just conjecture. If your father has been abused by anyone, he has a claim against thst person. You do not.
My dad died 2/20/16 shoulder or arm was fractured in 3 places. When transported to first hospital x-ray was done and see there was a fracture that was about 20 days old. My uncle and his son states that they don't know how it was fractured. After the first hospital told my uncle that it... View More
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answered on Jul 30, 2017
You may not be able to get any lawyer to file suit. The statute of limitations is 2 years. But, with not forensic proof or doctor who saw him to say their fault, you likely lose.
Slip and fall
answered on May 20, 2017
There is no first step in tolling a statute of limitations. For a slip and fall in GA, the statute of limitations is 2 years from date of fall. Things that toll the statute are mental incapacity, not yet being 18 years old and death. There could be others.
In the middle of your case,then the lawfirm they left become your lawyer without you knowing
answered on May 3, 2017
They should notify you, but if the old firm is competent, then I would go with it--it's sometimes tough finding a new lawyer in the middle of a case.
I visited A Preferred Women's Health Center on November 18, 2016 to to get help with an unwanted/unwanted pregnancy. I made my payment to the facility before being seen by a doctor(their policy). They did some blood and urine test on me and later asked me to take have an ultrasound there,... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
I'm hearing they did what was appropriate. You didn't say what the surgery was. If you think you may have a case contact an attorney that offers free consultations.
After being sick for almost 2 weeks and trying every home remedy and over-the-counter medication with nothing working I went to my doctor at Kaiser. I gave my doctor all of my symptoms. The doctor never performed any tests or did any blood work just looked at my ears and throat and told me I had... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Not that I can see. Your "stress"isn't an item the law recognizes. You could have had allergic rhinitis which caused chest irritation which resulted in an asthmatic-like brochial distress pattern. There may have been an underlying infection, but it would be more likely to be... View More
All they gave her was more anxiety meds for diabetes & now she's had a stroke. Can u help her?
answered on Apr 3, 2017
She should contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn that handles medical carelessness cases; they give free consults. A lot depends on how she presented to them, and what symptoms she reported or they saw. However, if they told her to follow up with her internist and she didn't, then... View More
The implant had to be removed and I was told by one of the physicians that there were a couple screws loose on the device. I also became infected with staphylococcus and this was a direct result of the treatment rendered.
answered on Mar 15, 2017
Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical carelessness cases and medical products.
answered on Feb 15, 2017
I believe you may in that case have a potential case against the attorney.But unlikely they wouldn't tell you unless you had not responded to their letters.
it was done in a big case with many other people involed,it happen in 2015 with 3 of my cases and again just last month
answered on Feb 15, 2017
Depends on your agreement with him which would spell out what they may and may not do. I would set up an appointment to meet with him in person and review it.
answered on Feb 15, 2017
You can file a motion ot reopen,which should be done as soon as you find out. Check and see the addresses they used.If you moved, didn't tell people, on you.
Medical malpractice case, 3 defendants, jury found for 2 defendants but could not agree as to the third.
answered on Jan 29, 2017
It's a defense verdict on the two, a mistrial on the one. You have an attorney so do confer with him. He took what is obviously not a slam dunk to trial at great expense and time, which (s)he doesn't get paid for unless (s)he wins, so trust her/him enough to ask.
She caused me further trauma. The patient before me had a severe panic attack, her first visit, that required 911 to come. This psychologist discussed her personal experience, her younger brothers death , her physical pain from being disabled, her recent hospitalization. She was agressive, and... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2017
You look up who licenses her but as an RN you know that those items are rarely covered. Look for a good trauma therapist who does EMDR--it's a process that is not lengthy, doesn't require meds. Find EMDR practitioners through googling "Psychology today EMDR... View More
I just was released from a behavioral hospital, on an involuntary 10-13, said my best interest to sign a 10-12. Said I would see one of the three every 24 hrs. I saw PA on 12/19 and next encounter was 12/21, spoke with Pt. Advocate and PA put in my chart she saw me on 12/20 and I was doing... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2016
I don't see it because you have technical violation and I'm not hearing about any fallout. If you were kept in longer than necessary there's a slim chance you may have a case. Suggest you contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn who handles Mental Wellness cases.
What is the responsibility of the receiving facility. Are they not obligated to keep the patient a minimum of 72 hours for evaluation, or can they discharge the patient after an hour long evaluation?
answered on Nov 21, 2016
They may determine that in patient is not necessary or that the patient is stabilized and need not be in there. If there are problems as a result of an early release suggest you contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consultations.
Do they have to pay for the current treatment or previous as well. I fell in July they wrote knee as the body part injured in report I was diagnosed with sprain sacrum in my back and was told a follow up wasn't available for my knee not back now I've been hurt again and have sciatica... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
Contact a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Assn who handles comp cases--they give free consults.The employers report of injury isn't as important as what the doctor said that you followed up with for each case. You did follow up with a doctor, right? If not you may still have have a claim... View More
I was referred to a specialist by my primary care dr. The referral was approved by my insurance company and I called to verify before visiting the specialist. On my 3rd visit to the specialist, I was told that I owed them nearly $500 because they are not in network with my insurance company. After... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2016
may be legal but I think you can ask your health insurance if they will offer payment under the other tax ID, then when you have them rejecting a documented offer you can tell them your company offered to pay, they refused to accept, you don't think you owe them in accordance with provider... View More
My mother lost her battle with cancer. Her previous doctor dismissed it as a growth and nothing more and failed to do any tests. She switched doctors and found out it was cancer and nothing could be done it was too far along. If it had been treated when it was dismissed She wouldve had a high... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2016
As you and brother are the presumptive heirs call up the attorney.See if an estate was opened--you should have been notified. If not you may want to open one which will give you access to records, bank statements etc in case of hanky panky by aunt.
complaining of neck pain back pain and chest pain i was given a ECG and full blood panel and then taken to the back. The nurse came in and i was given 3 doses of Nitro tablets and chest X-rays Mri the doctor came in and said your ECG was normal and blood work was normal no heart problems but my... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2016
You have a potential claim. Whether it's worth bringing or not depends on the fallout from having a possibly outside generated cardiac event and what the event was. Call a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn who handles malpractice --they give free consultations.
I was treated with Benlysta, plaquenil, methotrexate, etc. since 2013 when I do not have Lupus at all. I have confirmations from several doctors stating that. I was just recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.
answered on Jul 5, 2016
Note that fibromyalgia is not regarded by courts as a recognized illness in some states; further, there is no definitive marker for it such that you can say "if doctor had performed ______test it would have shown." I don't see it but suggest you contact a member of the Georgia Trial... View More
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