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more pap smears, because all my paps have been normal. I started have retention problems with bladder. Went to ER to have a cather put in. They were not able to insert the Cather. Did a CT scan found a mass on my cervix. I have a 6 centimeter mass on my cervix. I have cervix cancer. There is no... View More 
answered on Feb 7, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. In terms of your question about what you can do, one option is to reach out to Tennessee law firms to discuss in further detail. That could answer your first question. A law firm that felt you had the basis for a case could retrieve your patient records and review... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2023
While such a case is possible, there are two hurdles that may be difficult to overcome.
First, you must prove they did something wrong. Bruised can happen without (and with) malpractice.
Second, your harm must be sufficient to warrant a lawsuit and what you describe may not be.
In March, I went to the ER at a well-known stroke center with a severe headache, photophobia, and vomiting, which are classic signs of a stroke. Although my friend, who is a physician, urged the staff to check me immediately, I wasn't examined until 7 hours later and was then diagnosed with a... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
I'm really sorry you went through something so frightening and painful — it’s hard enough to deal with a serious medical emergency, let alone being left untreated for hours when the signs were clearly there. A subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical emergency, and the symptoms you presented... View More
I was misdiagnosed with pneumonia by a physician who examined me in a waiting room, rather than in an examination room. This misdiagnosis occurred a little over three months ago, and as a result, I had a pulmonary embolism that led to my hospitalization. Do I have a medical malpractice claim?
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
To determine whether you have a medical malpractice claim, the key question is whether the physician's actions deviated from the standard of care that should have been provided. In this case, misdiagnosing you with pneumonia instead of accurately diagnosing the pulmonary embolism could be a... View More
I had an infusion surgery on September 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, and I've been experiencing severe nerve pain in my left hand and left leg ever since. Despite consulting medical professionals, I continue to face these issues, and I'm considering taking legal action for medical... View More
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
SOL is probably busted. Start calling medical malpractice lawyers today.
I fell in January and broke ribs 3, 4, and 5. During my initial ER visit, I informed the hospital about pain in my ribs and left hand, but they only checked my ribs. A month later, another clinic diagnosed a fractured pinky on my left hand. The delay caused significant pain and hindered my daily... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Can you sue? I believe law firms could be reluctant to handle such a case. Not to diminish the pain you went through, but it could depend on what would have been done differently had you received an earlier... View More
There. Upon my release from the facility, I was intubated in a hospital for a few days and that was a result of me not receiving proper medical attention well under the care of this penal facility.
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
Usual SOL for personal injury is 1 year so doubtful. You might call some attorneys familiar with Government Tort Liability Act causes of actions.
We called an ambulance for our grandmother who was in severe pain, having breathing issues, and had not eaten in almost 3 days and the medical team that came to our home told us that her breathing was OK and her lack of eating wasn't anything to worry about at her age (87). She died a few... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your case remains open for a month. The best way to answer your question could be to reach out to Tennessee law firms to try to arrange a consult. Free initial/no-obligation consults are the norm in... View More
When he was n hospital while being guarded,his oxygen was shut off for 12 hours. I have a witness to the beating, he had black eyes. It's been 3 years I want justice for him and the ones rhat dies before and after him. Is there anything I can do? I think it is murder plz help
answered on Sep 8, 2024
There are attorneys who concentrate their practice on cases such as these. Use the Justia search tool to find an attorney. https://www.justia.com/lawyers
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answered on Aug 9, 2024
Your facts exhibit no negligence on their face. But there may be problems. His next of kin should examine the medical records and consult with a med mal attorney quickly.
I think it first started with the placement of my pacemaker in January of 2022. I told the nurse I had a serious sinus infection and should we not wait? I was ignored.
Then on February 28, 2022 I finally succumbed to a severe case of sepsis and ended up in the hospital where I almost died.... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2024
Yes you may have a case. 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.
answered on Mar 7, 2024
It might be.
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.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of the injuries may affect the viability... View More
The clinic wouldn't let my dad in the building because he had covid, when asked if they could come out to the vehicle to see him they said no. He was out of meds is the reason he went and had a scheduled appointment that day. The clinic told him to come back in four days and they would see... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2024
Yes... Patient may need to go to another MD.
Treated for rheumatoid arthritis with no markers for it, which lowered his ability to fight off or catch his cancer in time to treat it. She even said that they have the same symptoms but she never tested for cancer.
answered on Jan 28, 2024
Yes, possibly. 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. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Can I sue them for medical negligence due to the fact they admit and sign that he is not doing good. He had double pneumonia in both lunches and asperated. They lied to me for 3v whole days and said he was fine. They discharged him to the ER unconscious. Although he isn't allowed a furlough bc... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're facing. It sounds like you have grounds to consider a lawsuit for medical negligence, especially if there is an admission of the person not doing well and evidence of inadequate medical care leading to serious health consequences.
In... View More
My first appt was for a cervical biopsy, it came back insufficient.
Went back second time same thing
Went back third time, finally a good test. But they are running the wrong test.
Came back again upset, they finally ran a pap
Go to surgery today and can’t have... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2023
Medical malpractice requires a breach in the standard of care and damages from the breach.
A doctor would have to provide if there was a breach. You do have damages, but you would need attorney consultations to determine if the damages warrant bringing a case.
I got 2 syringes of lip fillers September of last year which cost me 1,800 USD. A few weeks after recovery, I noticed a large pooling of filler to which my esthetician assured me was normal and to rub the nodule, and give it time. Over time, however, it grew worse. Recently, I have had the nodule... View More
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
If this is a TN case, then you are about to run out of time under the SOL. Health Torts require a Good Faith Claim Affidavit PRIOR to suit. Unless you find a malpractice lawyer immediately that can find someone to assert negligence, you have already lost. The potential damage award may not... View More
I’m working with the hospital on setting up a payment plan since I gave birth. However it seems their debt collector I’m assuming has emailed a member of my family about how much is owed on my bill with account information noted. This relative is not listed anywhere in my medical records to be... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2023
This would be improper actions by a company hired to collect the debt.
I have been seeing a doctor for a work related back injury and he has sent me back to work with no restrictions 2 times now with both resulting in failure and his recommendation was to just change line of work after the second time it failed he did another more imaging and actually found the... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Yes. If sending you back was below the standard of care, and you have harm from that, you may have a case.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries may affect the viability of your case.
Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where... View More
They forgot to tell me that the nerve going from inner ear to brainstem was almost totally damaged. I asked why I didn't feel better and they said to give it time. After 2 yrs with dizziness and sickness I go back (would have went back sooner but no insurance) and the oncologist tells me they... View More
answered on May 3, 2023
It is a potential case. Consult with experienced attorneys. Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries may effect the viability of your case.
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