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I am considering suing multiple hospitals for medical malpractice or negligence due to a failure to diagnose septic arthritis. From October to December, several doctors overlooked my blood test results and complaints. After visiting the fifth hospital, where I received an aspiration, the correct... View More 
answered on Feb 24, 2025
By all means, consult medical malpractice attorneys. Much will depend upon your present physician's ability to testify as to the ADDITIONAL harm that you sustained as a result of your delayed diagnosis. If the delay in your diagnosis resulted in no additional harm ( beyond your continuing... View More
I was taken by ambulance. Told my husband I had bacterial pneumonia which had caused some delirium. When I was admitted and coherent I was told the same thing. No mention of a heart attack by any doctor or nurse. Due to terrible care, I left shortly after being admitted and put in a room. Discharge... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
You can sue anyone. If you are asking whether you can recover, on your facts (you sustained no harm as a result and your own cardiologist didn't mention it until you asked, 2 years later), you cannot recover. I medical negligence (a/k/a medical malpractice), the rule is no harm, no foul.... View More
My husband drives tractor trailers and was sent to the clinic by his employer for pain radiating from his back/chest and shoulder down his arm. They said it was a shoulder strain (even though he doesn't do any lifting) and put him on light duty. 5 days later, he went to the ER after work and... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2024
To be compensable under the Illinois Worker's Compensation Act, an illness or injury must be caused or contributed to by a person's work. On your facts, your husband does no lifting or other strenuous work beyond driving. On your facts, your husband's heart attack cannot be... View More
My grandmother died in a nursing home in Crete, Illinois, and I am trying to find the details of her case I am from Indiana and I don’t know how to navigate through Illinois quarts to find out exactly what type of court this happened in or the lawyer or the judges name that handled the case
answered on Jun 20, 2024
If a medical malpractice or wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Cook County Illinois, you can find it by following this link or pasting it into your browser: https://casesearch.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/CivilCaseSearchAPI.aspx
Choose the Law Division and then search for your... View More
She found she has carpal tunnel both wrists from workin for same facility for years as housekeeper now shes a receptionist there loved by all her patients. She now has alot more problems with said arm being numb and having bad bloodflow. We get many bills from that n previous back surgereywhich she... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear whether you are inquiring about your rights in a potential med mal matter, or are seeking representation in defense of a collection suit. One option could be to reach out to law firms to... View More
Same surgery 2 times I feel the first dr should have done better is there anything I can do cause this has changed my life forever I never knew it would of turned out this bad
answered on Feb 19, 2024
CAR ACCIDENT
If you are asking about reopening the car accident, you CANNOT do that. That said, given the extent of your injuries, the insurance carrier probably surrendered their policy limits. That is to say that you probably received ALL available money.
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Scan that left imprints of teeth tongue and bone of my mouth inside on the outside of my face on both sides of my cheeks.
answered on Dec 7, 2023
I recommend promptly speaking with an attorney in the state where the CT scan occurred. To answer your question, a lawsuit will need to be filed where you will need to demonstrate that the medical personnel were negligent, specifically by failing to conform to the appropriate standard of care in... View More
Is there grounds to sew.it has caused problems with my family causing them to think I'm on drugs.
answered on Nov 23, 2023
It does not sound like it would be a strong case. Because of the costs involved in litigating med mal cases, law firms are generally reluctant to contemplate something where the potential for recovery is not strong. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's possible other attorneys could see things... View More
Is there grounds to sew.it has caused problems with my family causing them to think I'm on drugs.
answered on Nov 19, 2023
It would probably not be a viable case.
The first issue is did the doctor commit malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
The second issue... View More
I received a covid inject on 09-26-2004, afterwards i began to fill pain and tingling in my right arm. After that i ended up in the emergency room twice. Then i was call in to the Joliet clinic and found out that my arm was infected and feverish. I was given antibiotics for it and sent home with... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2025
Technically, YES, but for all practical purposes, NO. Before you can sue, you must submit a Standard Form 95 to the VA, stating:
The negligence that occurred
The damages suffered
The amount of compensation sought
The evidence supporting your claim (medical records,... View More
I am investigating claims that an attorney known to me by only a last name, Tate, has been acting in some way as my attorney for alleged financial matters. It has been alleged that this attorney, probably from IL, had gained control of an alleged inheritance in the form of a $15 million trust fund... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
Start by consulting with a reputable attorney who has experience in legal ethics or professional misconduct cases. They can guide you through the process of challenging the federal court petition and help you understand your rights in accessing the attorney’s information. Providing them with all... View More
I ended up having a procedure that was only to take place if lung nodules removed were cancerous.
answered on Aug 26, 2024
Yes that can be malpractice. But there can be other factors that may make it not malpractice. More facts are needed. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Contaminated sample showed incorrect readings in diagnostic test results, leading to unnecessary visits, tests and hospital emergency charges (they repeated the blood tests, and ALL results were NORMAL). I received a bill for $1,314 for all visits and tests. I understand that blood collection... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Yes. The first question is what proof do you have that this occurred due to their negligence? Upon proper proof that should allow victory.
I had to temporarily relocate to Chicago in order to get the medical assistance that I needed and am currently enrolled in a physical therapy program at the Shirley Ryan Ability lab.
answered on Feb 12, 2024
Yes it would have to be filed in the State where it occurred, except in very rare circumstances.
They were born Oct 11 2022. Both passed of NEC unsure if they had formula.
answered on Jan 13, 2024
Yes, it’s possible depending on whether they had certain types of formula and other factors. Contact an attorney to conduct a records request and investigate this further to determine eligibility.
He began to exhibit strange behaviors that quickly advanced to seizure like shaking of his entire body then going completely limp and being non responsive. I took him to 1 hospital that said he was low on magnesium and sent him home. Took him to another and they did lots of tests and said it was... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2023
First and foremost, it is essential for you to understand the anticipated effects and the potential side effects of your husband's medication. Psychotropic drugs, generally, have a host of very unpleasant, known side effects and many are prescribed as maintenance medication. Whether your... View More
Patient presented for surgical clearance. Has diabetes-on insulin-self treats-with episodes of high/low sugars. He does not disclose on his DOT exams and adjusts his meds so that the urine testing is negative. As a CDL driver, he is obligated to report for safety reasons and he is not optimally... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2023
It is important for all medical providers have a health care attorney to advise them on the normal issues, such as this, that come up, day to day. If you work for a health care system or combined practice, they should have corporate counsel with whom you can confer. The consequences are too dire... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2023
What is the procedure? What is the protocol for that procedure? Does your insurance require that the procedure be performed with a local? Was a local ineffective on you in the past? What harm, if any, did you suffer? General anesthesia carries many risks (including that you may not wake up)... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2023
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. No one here can say whether your surgery was unnecessary, or whether your situation is a matter of differing medical opinions. You'd need to consult with an Illinois med mal firm to discuss - a health care... View More
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