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Q: I have a question about a malpractice suit

He went to 195 canal st. malden,ma cambridge health alliance! He went there initially for anxiety and depression. He thought he was going to see a therapist, instead they gave him clonodine and gabapentin and they also wanted to give him serequal but he said he didnt want it. He wanted to see a... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 25, 2016

The HIPAA violation is not insignificant but has no real remedy. The big question is did they take an adequate profile, did they schedule him for appropriate liver screenings on an appropriate time table, who prescirbed and under what conditions of information. I suggest you contact a member of the... View More

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Q: How much can you get in a police department lawsuit for not getting your medication while incarcerated?
Marshall Jason Ray
Marshall Jason Ray
answered on Apr 29, 2016

You should meet with an attorney in your state to assess the strength and potential value of your specific case. Settlement or judgment values are unpredictable and are based on many factors, including the overall strength of the case and the extent of the injuries that you suffered.

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Q: Medical Negligence? Refused preventative treatment caused a PE.

Can I file a Medical Negligence Case if I had a Pulmonary Embolism after I was refused preventative treatment? I had three risk factors: 2 inherited thrombophilias, family history, and obesity. Two years later I suffered a PE and numerous complications. Having a PE so young (21) will always affect... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 14, 2015

A local medical malpractice lawyer can review and advise.

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 impossible to...
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Q: Can I sue a dentist for not giving me an antibiotic after a wisdom tooth was pulled? It became a serious infection in I

I had the tooth pulled and developed a serious infection that caused me to stay int he hospital and have surgery. After surgery I had to stay in the intensive care unit due to excesive swelling that came from the infection. I was placed on a breathing tube because it was blocking my airways and... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Sep 11, 2015

More information is needed to assess the viability of your claim. A local medical malpractice lawyer that handles dental malpractice cases can advise.... View More

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