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answered on Sep 7, 2018
Unless you filled out a "Medical Power of Attorney” and a Health Insurance Privacy Protection Act ("HIPPA") waiver, a spouse (or even the parent of a child over 18 years old) does not have an automatic right to see your medical records.
That being said, a doctor may... View More 
answered on Aug 17, 2018
In Illinois the statute of limitations for negligence matters is two years.
and he's had issues from the anesthesia - am I able to sue on his behalf?
I am disabled and have emphysema and asthma, herniated cervical disc,and extreme high blood pressure. under the care of the same doctor for 10 years,and with their practice for 48 years. The doctor had me go to a pain management center to see "if Tammy might know of something new to help... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2018
I'm not hearing anything bad about it. I'd chat with your family doc and ask what to do if that happens again.It's more of a patient/doctor relationship issue than a legal issue.
Do I have to pay my medical bills before the case gets decided? Or can I wait and see how the case turns out?
answered on May 1, 2018
First, you need to consult a lawyer as a medical malpractice case can be one of the most expensive and complicated types of Personal Injury cases. In terms of the medical bills you should contact the providers directly and either submit it through your health insurance if available or work... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2018
You have two years from the date of the incident, or two years from when you discovered or should have discovered your injury. That being the case, if you believe you have a viable medical malpractice claim, I recommend consulting with an attorney as soon as possible. Medical malpractice claims... View More
my husband and I have been together 11 years. We had a up and down relationship due to his mental health issues. It cause him to be violent at times which caused domestic abuse. He recently passed in a facility and I contacted a lawyer to look into his death because I felt something wasn't... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2018
Based on what you've said, there seems to be no reason why you couldn't act as the independent administrator. You should contact an attorney who focuses his or her practice on probate, and he or she can also point you in the right direction to find an attorney who can look into your... View More
She was admitted for IV steroids due to the extreme tongue swelling. The doctor did admit he made a mistake. She is still having ear, jaw and tongue pain. Do we have a case ?
answered on Feb 19, 2018
It is possible you have a case, but the economics behind pursuing such a case is dependent on the injuries sustained by your daughter. If she has sustained very serious and/or permanent injuries as a result of her tongue being clamped too tight, it may be worth pursuing a claim. If her injuries... View More
I have a Florida Certification of Immunization form saying my daughter received shots on a certain date, but when her current Doctor's office requested the notes from the previous office, there was no record of her getting the shots. It was not recorded on her last visit and it actually says... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
The question who pose should be taken up by your daughter's physician: What health consequences did the 3 extra doses of vaccine your daughter receive have on her health? You didn't say, fortunately, that your daughter had any ill-effects or injury of any kind from the overdosage.... View More
an illegal alien was arrested for probation violation and spent one year at the Joliet Correctional Center in Joliet Ill. The individual was a healthy man when he entered the prison system and one year later he walked out handicapped. Had a tracheotomy that was supposed to last for 2-3 weeks and... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
Most lawyers who handle negligence cases for the injured handle cases including those in medical malpractice on a contingency basis, meaning the lawyer would only receive a fee and costs advanced recovered if there in fact is a recovery that the client approves or a verdict or judgment entered in... View More
The delay in receiving the accurate diagnosis severely affected my chances of survival. Does that count as medical malpractice?
answered on Dec 26, 2017
The short answer is it depends. Of significant importance are: The time line of when the first symptoms were misdiagnosed; the particular kind of cancer you have unfortunately contracted; what your staging is now; and what the prognosis and treatment plan is. Those all would all factor in on... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2017
If you have a meritorious medical negligence claim, the worker's compensation settlement will not have any bearing on a potential lawsuit for the intervening medical malpractice, if that's the case.
man (assigned female at birth). I had to get a second opinion and now my cancer has drastically progressed due to this delay. Do I have a potential malpractice suit on my hands here?
answered on Sep 1, 2017
You'd have a case anyway--male breast cancer is known, but more importantly, he should have taken a good medical history (I'm assuming on your intake questionnaire you explained your transition).
malpractice?
answered on Aug 9, 2017
Yes, you can certainly still sue for medical malpractice. Keep in mind that medical malpractice cases are extremely difficult, time consuming, and expensive, often times costing $100-200k. Thus, you must have very serious and permanent damages to justify filing such an action.
That said,... View More
who to sue?
answered on Jul 24, 2017
This is an extremely difficult and costly endeavor. You will need to find and pay a licensed medical professional to attest that your injuries sustained are a direct and proximate result of the doctors' negligence. I would start by consulting with attorneys who handle medical malpractice... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2017
In general you have two years from the negligent act or omission to file a lawsuit along with a certificate of merit under 735 ILCS 5/2-622. You should consult with an Illinois lawyer in your area who practices in the area of medical negligence law.
answered on May 26, 2017
The first step you should take is organizing all of your medical records and consulting with a medical malpractice attorney. Many of us offer free consultations and will take your case on a contingent basis, so it will not cost you anything to obtain an opinion of an experienced professional that... View More
My step son ran away from home and the hospital got verbal consent from the child's mother even though she lost all rights to the children in court? How can the hospital legal due any none emergency surgery on the child with out consent from the child's legal guardian/parent? And what can... View More
answered on May 23, 2017
Child support is a separate question. Deal with that through child support enforcement.
On the permission, if it was emergency surgery and it was the mother, a hospital isn't required to quizz her as to whether or not she has full rights.
answered on May 5, 2017
Normally, you consult with a medical malpractice attorney who will have the records reviewed by a medical expert.
Most malpractice cases are done on a contingency basis so you only pay if you collect.
Depending on the case, some firms may be willing to advance costs for the medical expert.
hours later on the 20th of July approx. 20 min. after taking the prescribed meds went into cardiac arrest. With our sons quick thinking and 20min of cpr my husband is with us today. he suffers from short term memory loss. He is no longer able to work his construction job
answered on Apr 16, 2017
You may have a case, but it is impossible to provide you with a comprehensive evaluation of the merits based on the limited facts provided. I would recommend organizing everything your possession related to this situation, and consult with an attorney individually. Do not make a statement until... View More
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