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procedure, is that considered medical malpractice? Do the results of my second surgery matter since it was the first one that was done wrong?
answered on Nov 4, 2016
By itself, the fact that you need corrective surgery does not necessarily mean that the doctor committed medical malpractice. The doctor may have done everything in accordance with the accepted standards for that type of surgery, even though the outcome is not what was hoped for. If in fact the... View More 
Can I request that they turn over their medical records for my procedure so I can find proof of this?
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answered on Oct 30, 2016
Yes, every patient has an absolute right to his or her medical records. Now, whether you will find evidence in the medical records of non-sterile equipment, that will be the challenge I think. Good luck.
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answered on Jul 20, 2016
Malpractice claims are almost always going to be controlled by state substantive law. Google "Maryland informed consent law" for Maryland law which differs from many other states.
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answered on Jul 20, 2016
It basically means has enough of a malpractice flavor to subject the claim to Maryland's malpractice statutory scheme which requires you to jump through different hoops when filing a malpractice claims.
Do i have a case?? I'm a commercial painter all mylife.also same has to be done to right arm an hand next year as well.
answered on Jun 23, 2016
You could very well have a case depending on a few factors. Under Maryland workers comp law this would be an occupational disease developed from repetitive motion. I can certainly see how a painter would develop carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes. You would need to have a doctor indicate that... View More
Five years ago I found out doctor misdiagnosed me. I have learning disability and didn't know doctor could be at fault for making my misdiagnosed worst.
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answered on Apr 19, 2016
Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceedings Code Section 5-109, says that a med-mal case must commence within five years of the time that the injury was committed, or within three years of the date the harm was discovered.
Is is hard to foreclose any possibility because there are discovery... View More
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answered on Apr 19, 2016
It is hard to know without knowing more facts. But generally doctors do have a right to require the patient to come in before reupping mediation.
My 4 month old fell down in a stroller, but was locked in so her head never hit the ground. Although my baby daughter appeared fine, the ER doctor ordered a CT scan just to make sure there was no internal bleeding. There was no internal bleeding, but I fear that the CT scan mutated one or more of... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2015
I don't think you have a medical malpractice case. Your daughter's injury, thankfully, is extremely unlikely to cause real harm. Even if your daughter eventually got cancer -- which is extremely unlikely -- no expert could link a single CT scan back to cancer.
got the attorney six months ago and he wont return CALLS
OR EMAILS, LAST TIME WE SPOKE HE SAID HE WAS GETTING RECORDS
answered on Nov 14, 2015
Lawyers should be responsive to their clients.
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answered on Aug 20, 2015
Unlikely someone on this site will know. You can try Google.
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answered on Mar 8, 2013
I'm not sure I entirely understand your question. The money becomes available to the minor when they turn 18 under the statute. They go to the bank and assume control of the money.
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