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This was my companys response below , should i leave and sue ?? Are there any grounds to sue Nd can they make me work
Hi john,
There is a process to FMLA. I have your request in writing however I cannot approve FMLA until I have paperwork from your physician.
I can get... View More 
answered on Oct 18, 2024
From what you’ve described, it seems your company is following the standard FMLA process by requiring paperwork from your physician before approving your leave. This is pretty typical, as FMLA approval hinges on documented medical necessity. They’re giving you a chance to submit the necessary... View More
I had a surgery in Nebraska but live in Ks. and I need a lawyer.
answered on Jun 13, 2023
Yes, but will need an attorney licensed in the State to sponsor and co-counsel.
Or if the doctor attempted to cover up his mistake and it was not found until later date would that date be considered the start of the time for limitations?
answered on Apr 25, 2023
As a general rule, the two year statute of limitations starts to run from the first day that the injured person could have reasonably discovered that the negligence occurred. If the doctor covered up his negligence, then there is likely a strong argument that the two years does not start to run... View More
My mom had a hysterectomy and the surgeon perforated her small bowel . Afterwards she went septic and into organ failure. She has had multiple surgeries and is leaking bile . Could you please advise ? Thank you
answered on Apr 8, 2023
Yes, it could be malpractice. Perforation of the bowel can happen with, or without malpractice. A perforation alone does not indicate malpractice.
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to... View More
Is there a Kansas Statute that protects patients from the "statute of limitation" clock when a doctor covers up his or her mistakes in order for the statute of limitations to run out?If so, could you provide some cases?
answered on Oct 3, 2020
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. As a GENERAL premise, what you describe is the extension of a statute of limitations of a case based on the doctrine of discovery when concealment or other forms of fraud are involved. Since your post remains open... View More
Clot. I was told I didn’t have one. 3 days later with horrible pain. I went to my doctor. I was told St Joseph’s did the wrong ultra sound to find a blood clot. After an ultra sound at St Luke’s I did have a clot. I was sent to St Luke’s emergency room. Do I have a case against St Joseph hospital.
answered on Mar 21, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's difficult to answer your question based on these brief facts. You could consult with a Kansas med mal attorney who could request your medical records and review them with a medical professional. A jury is not going to go by, "they did the wrong... View More
They did an ultra sound looking for a blood clot. I was told I didn’t have one. I went to my primary doctor three days later. The pain was getting worse by the day. I said it was a 7 if touched 10. When my doctor got the results from
St Josephs found out they did the wrong ultra sound to... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2020
There wasn't a question here, but your post remains open for three weeks. If you're wondering whether you have the grounds for a case, a good first step toward answering that question would be to contact a Kansas med mal attorney and discuss the matter in greater detail. If an attorney... View More
I got a suspicious phone call from a man saying he was from the DAG (dept of the attorney general) with the case number 252625-18 regarding a complaint that has been forwarded to his office, stating he needed to speak with me in regards to the matter
answered on Jul 25, 2018
You can call your state Attorney General. It sounds like a scam. Most AG's offices don't call themselves "Department of the Attorney General, " for one thing. It would be "This is Jane Doe with the Kansas Attorney General's office of ______________________"
My surgery was October 9, 2015, the surgeon stated it could take up to a year for the nerve to be healed and feeling come back to my leg. In October 2016 an Emg test was done showing Denerevation at the L5 level and foot drop. A 2nd opinion by another Neuro surgeon stated that if I had non of the... View More
answered on Dec 25, 2017
There is only a two year statute of limitations in Kansas. This date can be considered to run from the date that you were first able to discover that malpractice had been committed. There might still be some time left to get a case on file in your case. Please consult an attorney immediately.... View More
Would it be a lawsuit if your doctor prescribes you a medication that is on your files knowing that you are allergic to it and if it is what kind
answered on Oct 11, 2017
The doctor should be liable if they prescribe a medicine that you are known to be allergic to. The bigger question might become, "what are the extent of damages?" If the medicine did not cause a more serious medical event or problem, then it would likely be hard for a lawyer to justify... View More
I had lung surgery to remove a lung nodule in March and the tissue sample was ordered by my infectious disease doctor for out of state testing at Mayo clinic and University of Seattle. It's being 3months now and the sample never got sent for testing, my infectious disease doctor made numerous... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
It may be but not actionable as you'd have to show harm. Talk to your doctor about next steps. Do not mention any legal action or your own doctor may freeze.
Took my son to dr for sick visit, dr on call diagnosed him as a fussy baby. He actually was dehydrated and had super rapid heartbeat, she sent us home. 2 days later life flighted to Childrens Mercy with multiply organ failure and almost died. He has SVT, diagnosed by Cardio dr. Happened Nov 2015,... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2017
Liability will depend on what the original doctor should have been able to diagnose, and what effect the delayed diagnosis had on the eventual problems your son developed. These cases often require review from another medical expert in the field. You can contact my office or another attorney that... View More
Theres a lot more. I asked for numbing cream cause im terrified of needles. I was denied. I freaked out. The doctor gave me meds that made me hallucinate which was unnecessary even tho i was freaking out. A pap smear was done and CT scan was done on my stomach. I remember and my husband remembers... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2017
It's up to a doctor to decide what needs treatment and how. If you don't like the tretment, you may find another doctor.
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