Hello, Doctors involved in the treatment of care may share PHI, or protected health information with each other in order to provide the best quality of care to patients. Unless you signed a waiver of some sort physicians may share information regarding their patients to other physicians treating... Read more »
We had obamacare at the time of surgery, was then dropped, shortly after the surgery so he cannot goto doctor. The dr. Who did surgery was aware of this, and "super billed" the insurance company? Only three months aftercare was performed because of this insurance issue. He is disabled now and I... Read more »
I do not practice in Georgia, but your question remains open for 4 weeks. Consult with a Georgia med mal attorney who could review the medical history and full surgical and post-op timeline in greater detail. I believe the statute of limitations in Georgia for med mal is two years from the... Read more »
He was not stable when released and I learned the doctor has had settlements before. I would like to know if there is anything I can do? He was released 6/9/15 and returned 6/10/15, got admitted, but has been disabled since then. My concern is that I know personally another person who he did the... Read more »
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years from the date of the alleged malpractice. While there are very limited exceptions, this deadline is something that must be met or your right to sue is lost forever. It appears from you question that the statute of... Read more »
The defense in a malpractice case responded that "plaintiff fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted and, therefore the Complaint should be dismissed in its entirety." I have not yet submitted the exhibits/facts, only the affidavit from the expert witness. Is that what they are... Read more »
This is usually standard verbage many defense put in their answer. Not clear if they answered. Sounds like you are doing this pro-se. I highly suggest you retain counsel if at all possible. If you do have counsel, then, you should discuss this defense asserted and how to respond.
As a general matter, an attorney could evaluate whether a cause of action might arise on an alternate theory whose statute of limitations is longer. Also as a general matter, an attorney could evaluate if a claimant could fall under certain exceptions based on being a minor or discovery of a... Read more »
The implanted part is now visible as pushing through her skull. They are quickly ordering a cat scan but my question is about recourse. Thank you.
Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn --they give free consults. Don't mention to her ENT that you are doing this--it'll make people worried that they will be involved. She needs to follow up with her ENT ASAP
A determination, sometimes in a series of alternatives (differential diagnoses) as to the likely cause of a patient's symtoms.
I was in a car accident and saw a chiropractor. They have twice given me a card for a specific lawyer and strongly encouraged me to sue my insurance company to cover the cost of my treatment and pain/suffering. After receiving what seems to be a very overinflated bill, I spoke with chiropractic... Read more »
Your "spider senses" are working very well. There are too many of these folks who "connect" their patients with a lawyer who sues for soft tissue injury.
I'd change to another chiropractor.
I have seen similar instances that started with a "billboard" lawyer sending the person to... Read more »
I didn't show my license bc how i was treated. I was pulled over for no reason.forced and he took me out my seat belt. What is my right? But he wrongfully lock me up, with a illness and without my medical attention. He searched the vehicle i was in, and had it towed. And it wasn't mine. He still... Read more »
The one fact, of your narrative, that sticks out, is that this was not your vehicle. If there was a legal basis for that pullover (e.g., the owner had an outstanding warrant, the tag was expired, no insurance on the vehicle, etc.) then the officer had the right to stop the vehicle. Once he or she... Read more »
My dad was transported from his brother's house to a hospital about 30 minutes away instead of a local hospital that was about 7 minutes away. The medical records states that my dad's arm was fractured at least 20 days prior to an ambulance being called. My dad was not properly cared for in my... Read more »
Your question presupposes lots of things that may not be facts, but just conjecture. If your father has been abused by anyone, he has a claim against thst person. You do not.
My dad died 2/20/16 shoulder or arm was fractured in 3 places. When transported to first hospital x-ray was done and see there was a fracture that was about 20 days old. My uncle and his son states that they don't know how it was fractured. After the first hospital told my uncle that it wasn't... Read more »
You may not be able to get any lawyer to file suit. The statute of limitations is 2 years. But, with not forensic proof or doctor who saw him to say their fault, you likely lose.
Slip and fall
There is no first step in tolling a statute of limitations. For a slip and fall in GA, the statute of limitations is 2 years from date of fall. Things that toll the statute are mental incapacity, not yet being 18 years old and death. There could be others.
In the middle of your case,then the lawfirm they left become your lawyer without you knowing
They should notify you, but if the old firm is competent, then I would go with it--it's sometimes tough finding a new lawyer in the middle of a case.
I visited A Preferred Women's Health Center on November 18, 2016 to to get help with an unwanted/unwanted pregnancy. I made my payment to the facility before being seen by a doctor(their policy). They did some blood and urine test on me and later asked me to take have an ultrasound there, which I... Read more »
I'm hearing they did what was appropriate. You didn't say what the surgery was. If you think you may have a case contact an attorney that offers free consultations.
After being sick for almost 2 weeks and trying every home remedy and over-the-counter medication with nothing working I went to my doctor at Kaiser. I gave my doctor all of my symptoms. The doctor never performed any tests or did any blood work just looked at my ears and throat and told me I had... Read more »
Not that I can see. Your "stress"isn't an item the law recognizes. You could have had allergic rhinitis which caused chest irritation which resulted in an asthmatic-like brochial distress pattern. There may have been an underlying infection, but it would be more likely to be malpractice to... Read more »
All they gave her was more anxiety meds for diabetes & now she's had a stroke. Can u help her?
She should contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn that handles medical carelessness cases; they give free consults. A lot depends on how she presented to them, and what symptoms she reported or they saw. However, if they told her to follow up with her internist and she didn't, then... Read more »
The implant had to be removed and I was told by one of the physicians that there were a couple screws loose on the device. I also became infected with staphylococcus and this was a direct result of the treatment rendered.
Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical carelessness cases and medical products.
I believe you may in that case have a potential case against the attorney.But unlikely they wouldn't tell you unless you had not responded to their letters.
it was done in a big case with many other people involed,it happen in 2015 with 3 of my cases and again just last month
Depends on your agreement with him which would spell out what they may and may not do. I would set up an appointment to meet with him in person and review it.
You can file a motion ot reopen,which should be done as soon as you find out. Check and see the addresses they used.If you moved, didn't tell people, on you.
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