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I had a total right knee replacement on December 20. Then December 22 I was given two shots of a medication I did not ask for & did not want but was told I had to take anyway. I told the nurse that I didn't want the shot but she gave me the shot twice in my right arm when it should have... View More 
answered on Sep 20, 2013
The hospital records would show whether or not this medication was given and for what reason. It is doubtful that there are any notes in your chart about what you or the nurse said to each other. Unless you have some permanent injury that can be associated with negligence, I don't know that... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2013
Yes. The doctor has the right to discontinue his/her service for nonpayment.
In a med practice do all owners have to be M.D.s? Do they have to be Board Cert?
answered on Sep 20, 2013
To own shares of a professional medical practice, the shareholders must be licensed physicians. They do not have to be board certified.
answered on Sep 20, 2013
Yes. A foreign resident who has been injured by medical professional would have the same rights as a US citizen to bring an action for their damages.
answered on Nov 12, 2012
Unfortunately what you're asking is not clear. You should provide more detail. You are using the term "emergency motion" which implies that you have a filed court case. Is that correct? What kind of case has been filed?
Can I sue a doctor for reconstructive surgery that didn't turn out as expected or described?
answered on Nov 6, 2012
It depends. You need to gather all your medical records and consult with an attorney.
answered on Aug 8, 2012
I am sorry to hear you are in pain. You do not explain the circumstances of how you were injured. At work, via fall, car accident? Medical malpractice cases are very complex if that is what you are specifically asking about. You must demonstrate the doctor did something negligent. You should gather... View More
I had 2 lower dental implants put in 25 months ago so my denture would stay in place. The followups have been ongoing since that time. My lower denture still will not fit properly or stay in place. I continue to go back and forth between my regular dentist and the dental lab. I still feel that the... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2011
Without seeing the medical records, it is impossible to say. However,
most attorneys will not take medical malpractice cases for dental injuries absent permanent nerve damage, brain damage or death.
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answered on Apr 9, 2011
No
Originally signed consent only weeks before had a c-section but then informed Dr. I didn't want tubal done. Dr. informed me day of procure if I did not have tubal done he would not give me birth control or do procedure later.
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answered on Mar 10, 2011
Consent must be knowingly made. If this was done just minutes before the procedure and you were on painkillers already, there may be an issue that you can pursue.
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answered on Mar 7, 2011
There are a number of well qualified malpractice attorneys in Chicago. You can google and find many. I have handled such cases myself. I suggest that you repost with a few more details of what the misdiagnosis was and the extent of your damage.
answered on Dec 22, 2010
From these facts it seems that the issue is whether there was negligence by the hospital or doctor in releasing your mom when she had already been diagnosed with the tumor. Whether you and family would be able to bring a viable lawsuit would depend on whether the tumor itself became the cause of... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2010
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice as to one of the Cook County hospitals is one year from the date the cause of action accrued. Cook County hospitals are considered a unit of local government.
answered on Dec 2, 2010
The only way to know for sure is to have the hospital or medical records reviewed by a medical professional. A starting place is to evaluate what the injuries are. Then if you should have questions about the care and treatment received, you should contact an attorney who specializes in medical... View More
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