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I had a crown put in on the left side of my mouth about 2 years ago. After complaining about it not feeling right to the dentist and them not addressing the issue, I went to a different dentist. Over the past two years I've had several health issues (all on the left side) and spent hundreds of... View More 
answered on May 29, 2017
If you didn't tell the dentist I don't know that they had a duty to investigate. You may have a claim however, and should contact a member of the Louisiana Assn for Justice who handles medical cases. They give free consults. They would likely not take the case but suggest how you approach... View More
Louisiana. I had tons of issues and tests during pregnancy. Multiple ultrasounds. Told at birth, child was "perfect, healthy, and average". After birth, child has developmental issues, issues eating, and some health issues. Child is 7 when mother finds diagnosis and has doctor confirm.... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2017
Contact a member of the Louisiana Assn for Justice who handles malpractice cases--they give free consults. Understand it may be too late but there may be details I don't know of which may make it possible.
I am the defendant and being sued for not stitching the patient's finger properly.
I really dont know what to say in order to defend my self. Pleaseeeee help me! Basically, i have to make up everything from scratch. But i don't know how. Plzzz help me. I dont know how to talk my... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2016
You'll learn more if you do your own homework. Have fun with it.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is... View More
I am a 39 year old female who has found out that I have scolosis and lordsis within the last few years. I have been going to the same hospital since I was born. I have taken several physicals for jobs that required lifting. I was told that I had to have developed this when I was about 13 or 14... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2015
I would suspect your time to look into any possible claim has long passed( statute of limitations) You should contact a medical malpractice lawyer in your area who can go into this in greater detail.
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