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60 days into a new job- I came into work throwing up but ready to work. The doctor I was working for asked me to go home. Now during my review they are using that against me saying it was an unexcused day.
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answered on Mar 8, 2018
This is a employment question not a malpractice question and you should probably pose your question to the employment lawyers on here.
answered on Jan 27, 2018
You'll need to ask this question of a Mexican lawyer. Maryland courts ordinarily would have no jurisdiction over a foreign doctor.
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answered on Dec 12, 2017
Presuming a breach of the standard of care, this is probably medical malpractice. Any smart lawyer bringing this claim would bring it as a medical malpractice claim.
My doctor prescribed me Effexor but omitted to mention the severe and long-lasting discontinuation symptoms associated with the medication. Since I have stopped taking Effexor, I have experienced a myriad of uncomfortable and disruptive side effects including disorientation, excessive sweating,... View More 
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answered on Nov 30, 2017
In theory, yes. But it is not as simple as if X than malpractice. More to the point, it will be hard to find a lawyer who will show an interest in your claim because, thankfully, your injuries are not permanent.
answered on Oct 7, 2017
Medical records are private and protected by privacy laws but a patient can grant someone else written authority to get their medical records.
answered on Sep 11, 2017
If you took 100 doctors and related the facts and if 70% or more said their should have been a differential diagnosis including whatever it was, and that he should then have done tests to exclude it. Malpractice cases are very expensive and it's likely that there are problems with your case.... View More
She won't even take an x-ray to see where the screw is before she goes in for another surgery which all she did was talk to somebody over the phone from her office because she never could make it to the appointment which I sat in the room for an hour and a half waiting..whole process has been... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2017
Most likely but sounds like you need to get a second opinion (don't mention you are thinking about a case).,
Do the defendants supposed to submit their expert's report, after the plaintiff files lawsuit or after plaintiff files lawsuit along with (plaintiff) expert's report? Thanks.
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answered on Aug 28, 2017
The dates for submission are controlled by the terms of the scheduling order.
answered on Jul 7, 2017
Depends on the degree of harm. If you have a concern suggest you speak with a member of the Md. Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
I went to the doctors in so much pain I was vomiting and could not stand upright. My insurance told me I have to go to urgent care before going to ER. I told the doctor I am in so much pain I have gall stones I think I am having a gall bladder attack. I am a biologist so I am not some crazy... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Contact the risk manager at the facility. Explain why you think you don't have to pay. See what they say.
answered on Jun 9, 2017
if it's the minors claim they have a variety of years depending on if it's due to injury to the reproductive system, an item being left inside, whether they are under certain ages. Why not contact a member of the Md. Assn for Justice that handles malpractice and ask them? they give free... View More
Not on case search website. Is it because the court don't know if the defendants been served the lawsuit?
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answered on May 26, 2017
Malpractice lawsuits are not on the case search website because they are filed in Health Claims and then typically transferred to Circuit Court. Do you have a lawyer? Why not just ask your attrorney?
As you know two simple filling caused me root canal in my tooth,I explained this to my Dentist and requested him if he will bare my expenses, which I expalined over phone and email.Upon talking to him he mentioned multiple things that the filling material could be bad,I asked I'm to see the... View More
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answered on May 26, 2017
I don't think someone putting money back into your account really requires your advice and consent. It does not limit you options to bring a claim in any way.
There are not enough facts to understand your claim and your options.
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answered on May 26, 2017
No. Bad outcomes are not malpractice. Malpractice is when the doctor makes a mistake that causes injury.
Whether there is a settlement before or after trial, can the plaintiff keep the whole settlement and have the defendants pay what would have been the plaintiff lawyer's percentage from it?
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answered on Apr 25, 2017
No, in Maryland, each side pays his or her own legal fees and expense. Plaintiff pays his/her own legal fees and expenses.
answered on Apr 24, 2017
Not quite.
She or he was trying to say that it's not a fixed amount. Ask for their advice.
My dentist asked me to do filling on two tooth, I was in no pain before,I trusted him and got procedure done.Since then I am in immense pain and DR worked on same tooth's 3 times and it's over a month I am still in pain. I went to other Doctor and he say's I need root-canal on those... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Possibly. Consult a member of the Md. Assn for Justice--they give free consults. Even if it's too small for them to take, if you have another dentist you could take the one that did it to small claims court.
After recommendation from my Dentist I got Filling done on tooth's for which I was never in pain.The filling went wrong and Dr had to fix it which took him total 3 attempts,over one month time. This cause me pain which I am still suffering with. However, after seeing a specialist I got to know... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2017
You may but few lawyers take them. Contact a member of the Md. Assn for Justice--they give free consults and can better guide you.
I was in juried but 90 days ago after accident job put me un leave. When i schdule doctors appointment.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
Typically the first report of injury is filed by the employer and it starts the statute of limitations period. The injured worker is responsible to file the claim form c30. This should be done with a workers comp attorney so that it can be done properly and not cause issues in the future.... View More
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