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65 yr old man has open 8” wound at base of skull, due to Lyme disease w/ zero doctors and Johns Hopkins fail to address by not returning calls for follow up appt, life threatening worsening of this over several years and attempts to minimally address pain
answered on Jul 23, 2024
You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult. For the matter of neglect, it does not sound like the hospitals or doctors were designated in a role of caretaker or similar capacity. The problem in such a phone setting that transpires over a course of years is that there... View More 
65 yr old man has open 8” wound at base of skull, due to Lyme disease w/ zero doctors and Johns Hopkins fail to address by not returning calls for follow up appt, life threatening worsening of this over several years and attempts to minimally address pain
answered on Jul 12, 2024
Typically, it is difficult to maintain an action for medical malpractice due to a patient's inability to schedule an appointment. In a true medical emergency, the patient should go to a local emergency room or call 911 for paramedics to assess and transport the patient to a hospital. It is... View More
I need a second surgery to correct the first. My first doctor offered to do it but I would like to consult another doctor.
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
It is important to assess the deadline for a potential case, usually called the statute of limitations. That is a very fact specific determination involving the treatment you received, the injury that occurred and the jurisdiction where a case would be brought. You should consult with a lawyer on... View More
I need a second surgery to correct the first. My first doctor offered to do it but I would like to consult another doctor.
answered on Apr 26, 2024
It sounds like you are considering the timing of your lawsuit as part of your strategy. Some law firms file suit at the onset; some file suit upon the collapse of negotiation efforts or when the statute of limitations is looming. Something to keep in mind is that many insurance defense firms will... View More
Medical Malpractice, Wrongful death due to medication errors, Adverse reactions and Side Effects. A family member in Canada passed away due to suicide after years of taking medications prescripted by doctors for her unspecified bipolar disorder. She was given Wellbutrin, an anti-anxiety medication,... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
I'm truly sorry for your loss, and it’s clear that your loved one’s suffering was made worse by a system that should have provided better care. When medications are prescribed inappropriately, or when serious side effects are ignored, the consequences can be devastating. If your goal is... View More
My daughter, who is not sexually active, developed a chronic UTI leading to kidney issues from 2015, with an infection of Strep B evolving into polymicrobial due to catheters and ureteroscopies for kidney stones. In November 2023, infectious disease specialists indicated her stones were likely... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
What your daughter went through sounds not only painful but deeply frustrating, especially when her condition worsened while she was seeking help. In Maryland, a urologist may be held liable for medical malpractice if they failed to meet the accepted standard of care, which includes properly... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2024
Most attorneys who regularly handle this type of case do so on a contingent basis.
To find an attorney study the listings on this website, research online and talk to people you know and other local attorneys for recommendations.
My sister's Fiance was in FCI Schuylkill Minimum Security Correctional Institution. He was a healthy 52 year old man. He had been complaining of back pain for weeks and finally taken to an infirmary at the facility. My sister received a call from the Institution Monday June 17, 2024 saying... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2024
I'm very sorry for your sister's ordeal. A Maryland attorney could advise best, but you await a response for a month. You're not likely to find a pro bono med mal attorney - that's not the way they work. Most firms that handle med mal cases work on a contingency basis. That... View More
surgery to fix what he did on the first surgery. It's still really messed up
answered on May 22, 2024
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your first step could be to try to arrange a free initial consult with a law firm. In addition to your searches, there is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer." Local and state bar associations also have attorney... View More
My wife picked up her rheumatoid arthritis medicine late last month and noticed that the pill bottle has two types of pills mixed in. We found out one is for some kind of heart condition. Something that could have been dangerous, what do we do?
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answered on Feb 12, 2024
It sounds from your description that fortunately your wife was not injured. If that is the case, it will be challenging to get significant compensation for her. You can file an administrative complaint with the government agency that regulates pharmacists. You can find out more about that on the... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
That may be true, and is often the case. While an x-ray is helpful in diagnosing broken bones, an MRI is often needed to assess soft tissue injuries involving tendons and ligaments.
answered on Jul 11, 2023
You would need to consult with a Virginia attorney. Use the "Find a Lawyer" function to locate a medical malpractice attorney in Virginia.
Resulting in having emergency surgery the same day, with a drainage tube and t- tube put in, in addition to foreign object removal. Spent 9 days in the hospital. Removed drainage tube in about a week (outpatient). Got an infection, back to the hospital. Removed t-tube about 2 months later... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2023
You may have a case. Problems can happen with or without negligence, even where it is a known risk. A medical expert would have to review the case. See an experienced attorney.
Due to the detention centers failure to provide proper medical attention, during the 13 months that my son was Incarcerated, he is now permanently disabled. He repeatedly put in sick call slips and asked to be taken to the hospital. As his health declined and his symptoms worsened, the detention... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2023
There are attorneys who have expertise with medical malpractice in jails and prisons.
answered on Nov 17, 2021
You have not posted an actual question. Do I have a possible claim? Is that your question? Answer: Yes, perhaps. The claim could be dependent on the difference in appearance between the two medications, what medication was actually described on the prescription bottle, how much of the... View More
My dog went out my door and went missing for a couple of hours. Later animal control got a hold of my dog. I took my dog out a week later since I couldn't pay for the fees at the time. I went to go get my dog this Tuesday and they told me that she hasn't eaten in those days. My dog was 5... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2021
You have to prove that the shelter had a duty to care for your dog, breached that duty of care in some way, and that breach of care directly resulted in your dog's death. You have articulated no facts to support how or what caused your dog's death. How do you know your dog did not eat... View More
I am a physician licensed in Maryland planning to do contract work with an employer in Maryland. The employer will be paying my LLC that I must set up. The taxes are lower in Virginia, so I would like to set up my LLC in Virginia. However, I am not licensed in Virginia. Do I need to set up the LLC... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2021
You are mixing up two totally different things: (1) the right of a legal entity to regularly conduct business in Maryland; and (2) which state you owe and pay income taxes. If it was as easy as where you organize your pass-through entity, everyone would create an LLC in the states with no state... View More
Doctor was aware that I was taking the meds. Can I sue?
answered on Mar 7, 2021
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It would be difficult for any attorney to offer meaningful guidance here though, regardless of where they practice, based on the brief description. And even with additional information... View More
This injury was caused during a VA compensation and pension exam done in April 2018 with new issues arising just the last few months. It’s been suggested I hire a lawyer. I am already 100% service-connected but apparently need to pursue this outside the VA system. Thank you for any help,... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2020
Claims against the VA likely require formal notice to be given within two years. You should promptly consult with a lawyer in a confidential setting. See. https://www.justia.com/injury/federal-tort-claims-act-
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On 08/06/2019, doctor provided me with written prescription. Hand held prescription to pharmacy agent. Within minutes they had the prescription ready. After taking medication I felt very very ill. I called Dr. to inform her. When she mentioned to cut in half. Red light flashed, I took a good look... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2019
Do both. Photograph the bottle etc, the receipt .
Realistically, you have a case but a very small one because from what you say nothing lasting happened--you had a nasty experience, but that would get you very little.
However the pharmacy should be notified because, who knows, the... View More
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