I’m very sorry about your father’s experience. What happened to him is devastating, and your concern about accountability and oversight is understandable.

Here’s how the situation generally works under U.S. law and FDA procedures:

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It is not uncommon for death certificates to be delayed, or wrong and to require a re-issue. Thankfully, however, a delayed death certificate should not delay your managing your spouse's estate. First, under Louisiana law, we do not need to provide a court with a death certificate, but... View More

While hematomas can be non-serious, it could be something serious. I would get checked out by a medical doctor.

The injury itself can happen with or without malpractice. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor... View More

If you or someone you know has suffered a head injury and trauma due to alleged negligence at Cabrini Hospital, it’s important to know that you still have options—even if no report has yet been filed.

1. Importance of Documentation

To pursue a malpractice claim, documentation is... View More

If your friend was given medication against his primary care physician’s orders and it led to a seizure, broken teeth, and lasting anxiety, that may be considered medical negligence or malpractice. In Texas and most states, patients have the right to pursue legal action when medical professionals... View More

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answered on Oct 1, 2025

Your situation is heartbreaking, and pursuing accountability under these circumstances is challenging but not impossible. California, like many states, enacted COVID-19 immunity protections for hospitals and providers, but these protections are not absolute. If you can show that your mother’s... View More

In California, a wrongful death or medical malpractice claim must generally be filed within one year from when you knew or should have known of the malpractice, and no more than three years from the alleged negligence, with limited exceptions. Given your son’s passing and the timeline involved,... View More

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answered on Jul 19, 2025

What you went through sounds physically and emotionally traumatic, and you have every right to seek answers and accountability. In Louisiana, this situation may fall under medical malpractice if it can be shown that the medical team failed to meet an appropriate standard of care. The fact that the... View More

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answered on Jun 13, 2025

I'm really sorry you and your family are facing such a painful situation. What you've described sounds deeply traumatic, and it's understandable to want answers and accountability. When a mental health provider fails to act on a clear warning sign, especially when the consequences... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

You should start by filing a formal complaint with your state medical board detailing the abuse and negligence you experienced in the ER, including copies of your medical records and any evidence of mistreatment. The medical board has the authority to investigate doctors for misconduct and can... View More

I'm sorry for your hearing loss from the imaging procedure. What steps to take? You could try to arrange a free initial consult with a Louisiana attorney. If they felt confident there could be a strong basis for a case, they could review medical records and consider a hearing test. I hope you... View More

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answered on May 31, 2025

You have a right to receive necessary medical care while you are incarcerated, including prescribed seizure medication. When a jail or its medical provider knowingly fails to provide you with the medication you need and this leads to harm, such as a seizure, you may have grounds to bring a lawsuit... View More

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answered on Apr 27, 2025

Looking at your concerning situation, you have multiple legal options to address both the HIPAA violation and medical negligence issues. You can file a complaint with the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regarding the HIPAA violation within 180 days of... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2025

What happened to you sounds misleading, especially if the product you received didn’t match the photo and the pharmacy later changed the image without explanation. In Louisiana, businesses—including medical marijuana pharmacies—are not allowed to use deceptive or false advertising practices.... View More

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answered on Feb 27, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing, Jessica. In most states, wrongful death claims related to medications have statutes of limitations ranging from 1-5 years, which means 18 years would likely exceed this timeframe. However, some jurisdictions have "discovery rules"... View More

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answered on Jan 5, 2025

I'm really sorry to hear about what happened to your son. Administering the wrong medication is a serious mistake that can have significant impacts on his health and well-being.

You may have the option to take legal action against the school or school board for negligence or... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. This is really something another surgeon would know best. It would depend on the rationale for scheduling the surgeries this way. You could reach out to local attorneys to try to... View More

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It may cost you valuable time in trying to get guidance on public forums for something this specific - it is unlikely that any law firm will offer cookbook instructions. They will want to see the file. Your options... View More

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answered on Sep 15, 2024

If you currently have an attorney you should address these issues directly with him or her. If you have come into new information or facts about your case the first call should be to them. They will be more involved and have better knowledge of your direct facts that what you may find online.

Yes it could be 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. Here the question is what was the standard of care with the symptoms presented.