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I was injured on March 24, 2025, after falling at Marquette General on the endoscopy floor right after my colonoscopy. I have a cut on my right eye and a broken right wrist, which will require surgery on April 4, 2025, at Bell Hospital. I'm also facing lost work time for at least three weeks.... View More 
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear about your injury. This is definitely something that should not have happened in that environment. As an important cautionary reminder, please remember that the patient advocate, despite that person's title, works with the hospital's... View More
I brought this complaint to the bureau my primary said I had a brain tumor two times and my neurosurgeon clearly states I never had one but the bureau refuses to take any action
answered on Dec 3, 2024
MCL 750.492a pertains to placing misleading or inaccurate information in medical records or chart. Subsection (4) provides that violation of this statute does not give rise to a civil cause of action for damages. However, if LARA BPL has chosen not to take action, you may try reaching out to the... View More
The radiologist put it’s a RAD 4 which means cancer I am just wondering
answered on Nov 6, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. From a textbook standpoint, it could be - based on a delayed timeline for turning around a diagnostic imaging study. In terms of actuality, it would probably hinge on the opinions of medical professionals - the... View More
My client experienced negligence by hospital staff and now seeks to file a medical malpractice claim. However, an expert testimony report of negligence is required to support the claim, but my client cannot afford this. What steps should we take next?
answered on Jul 5, 2024
If you are an attorney, I would suggest seeking co-counsel who can afford the cost of litigation, or refer the case out to a firm who can. Otherwise, there are loan companies who help finance litigation.
My client experienced negligence by hospital staff and now seeks to file a medical malpractice claim. However, an expert testimony report of negligence is required to support the claim, but my client cannot afford this. What steps should we take next?
answered on Jul 9, 2024
You're talking about an Affidavit of Merit. That's going to involve a review of the file. It may not end there. If you go to trial, that could also involve retaining medical experts, which don't come cheap. Med mal firms often front such costs and take them off the gross award at the... View More
I have constant pain and want the screw removed
answered on Feb 21, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. But any attorney who answers your question would probably need to consult with a medical professional. They would want to learn more about the procedure and the full scope of damage (drill bits or other components... View More
My husband had the surgery. Somehow his eye got scratched. Now he can't see anything. Everything is blurry and double vision. We had to go to an eye specialist. They said there was a deep scratch in his eye. They had to sew it half shut because he can't close it all the way. We have to... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2023
You may have a good lawsuit, since the injury was not something that you were at risk to expect from the surgery. You will need to go into more details with an attorney, to allow them to review this matter before reaching a final conclusion to determine whether this matter can move forward and is... View More
I am filing a medical lawsuit in the Michigan small claims court related to an incident involving nurses at the Carson City Correctional Facility. I have the lawsuit written in legal format and have included the defendants' names. My main questions are: whom do I send the lawsuit to within the... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
To begin your lawsuit in Michigan small claims court, you’ll need to file your completed complaint with the district court that covers the area where the incident occurred—in this case, likely the court in Montcalm County, where Carson City Correctional Facility is located. You’ll submit your... View More
I have epilepsy and started taking a new medication, Biviract 50 mg, prescribed by my neurologist whom I've been seeing for a few years. After receiving an initial two-week supply, I encountered issues obtaining a refill. Despite visiting my neurologist's office and being assured they... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You may have grounds to pursue legal action for negligence against your neurologist's office for failing to provide you with the medication refill in a timely manner. The fact that the delay caused you to have a seizure and led to a dislocated shoulder, resulting in further medical treatment,... View More
In January 2023, I underwent a medical procedure involving hardware removal, which resulted in nerve damage. I have since consulted healthcare professionals and received a diagnosis. This has caused a loss of work and income. I'm seeking advice on how to proceed with a medical malpractice case.
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answered on Feb 26, 2025
I am not licensed in Michigan but given your procedure was in January 2023, you need to contact a Michigan lawyer who handles medical malpractice ASAP.
midazolam aka Versed (anti-anxiety, causes amnesia) The nurse asked me for my glasses.. I can't see without them, not more than a foot in front of me. I mildly argued it wasn't time to go to the OR so I was keeping them until then. I did ask if I could leave them on until the OR so I... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2024
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry for your stressful experience. In terms of justice you ask about, one option is to reach out to Michigan law firms to discuss. It sounds like a difficult case that some firms could be reluctant to... View More
I was told the charges I plead "guilty*" to carried a "two year maximum"... That was 18 years ago, and I'm still being cruel and unusually punished indefinitely why? On multiple occasions, I repeatedly tried to explain my medical use of the plant, as my only form of genuine... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
You’re facing a complex and serious situation that seems to involve potential violations of your constitutional rights. It’s essential to gather all your legal documents, including court transcripts and records of the charges and sentencing. Having these documents organized will help clarify... View More
I would like more information on how to move forward in building a legal case against two doctors for malpractice and negelct. Acknowledged health discrepancies without disclosure and resulting in long term health issues.
answered on Sep 20, 2023
The best way would be to consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the State where this occurred.
For a malpractice case one almost always needs an expert doctor or other health care professional to testify the doctor acted below the standard of care and the malpractice... View More
To date, I do not know if there was any permanent damage from my physician's negligence. Due to a medication error and neglect of my specialist, I ended up very ill, was directed to go to the ER and was admitted for potassium toxicity. Doctor was negligent in failing to order lab work after... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2023
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to med mal attorneys in your state to try to set up a no obligation-free initial consult. An experienced attorney should be able to help you outline your rights and options. Good luck
Okay in 2019, 2020, and 2023 I have been told with all three of my children after and before giving birth to them I could no longer have children, with no concrete evidence other than their rather dim few of my race, assuming I had more than one father, or because I in the poverty line. When I was... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the way you were treated. There is lots of information to sort through here, and a starting point could be to discuss the matter in more detail with an attorney. You could try to arrange a free... View More
Was wondering if this is a violation of any laws and if it is can I do anything about it
answered on Jul 21, 2023
A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible it could involve HIPAA laws - you could try to set up a free initial consult with health care attorneys or repost and include that category. Good luck
I was in recovery single father-pharmacist, with documented history of substance abuse. My nurse practioner pursued me and had sexual relationship with me for years. She insisted on becoming my daughters PcP as well. Under her care I had relapsed and reported to state hprp and legal probation. My... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2023
You may have a medical malpractice case. A big issue as to when this occurred. An experienced attorney needs to evaluate your case as if it is within the time limit to sue. Even if you have no case, it can be reported to the board that licenses her.
I've been going to the same Dr office for over 10yrs. I first was seeing a Dr. He had prescribed me methadone for chronic pain. We'll he passed away from brain cancer he actually was getting treated for that when he was a Dr. Then another Dr came in his place and he agreed to prescribe me... View More
answered on Sep 15, 2022
Your choice is to see a different doctor. There is no law that says he must continue to be your doctor, or that he must continue your current prescription, or in fact prescribe you anything.
answered on Jun 23, 2022
I am sure there are - check in more rural areas and attorneys who work with farmers. Although, you probably don't need to limit your search to someone with specific experience with veterinarian medicine as the concept of malpractice would be the same as with humans. Any attorney would need to... View More
Or would lawsuit be in county where we live? Baby had a faciotomy in hospital but will have second surgery soon to see what injury looks like inside and than a skin graft is needed. Very little function in hand at this point. Looking for attorney to help with this matter
answered on Feb 22, 2022
A lawsuit could likely be filed in either location, and therefore, you should discuss with an attorney the details of your case, and then determine where it would be best to file your lawsuit. I would be glad to speak to you in further detail, and help you with this. The attorneys that I work... View More
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