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I am seeking legal advice regarding an incident that occurred during a dental procedure. While a dentist was working on my tooth, the dental burr—a rotary tool used to cut and shape the tooth—fell off the handpiece and ended up in my throat. I started choking but eventually swallowed it.... View More 
answered on Nov 10, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. No one here can tell you to accept or decline an offer - that's a personal decision (also, the post does not include a figure). The most definitely way to answer your question... View More
I have had episode s of amnesia and in and out of consciousness,wondering off while at baseball game,not remembering what I ate a restaurant with boyfriend,gone unconscious while on jet horizon airlines thrown off airlines mask mandate I'm a professional hairstylist,lost in Seattle public bus... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
The legal issues that may be raised based on the provided text include potential claims of negligence, personal injury, and possibly medical malpractice. The episodes of amnesia, unconsciousness, and wandering off could be indicative of a serious medical condition that was not properly addressed or... View More
I have had episode s of amnesia and in and out of consciousness,wondering off while at baseball game,not remembering what I ate a restaurant with boyfriend,gone unconscious while on jet horizon airlines thrown off airlines mask mandate I'm a professional hairstylist,lost in Seattle public bus... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It isn't fully clear what damages you are claiming here are. I hope you did not sustain injury, but if you did, the most logical starting point would be to try to set up a free initial consult with an attorney. An attorney would need to sort out some basics, in... View More
I had a laminectomy for back pain on 7/25, I woke up in far worse condition, before the surgery I was able to walk, I woke up after with no use of my legs from the knees down, and now I have to wear leg braces to keep my feet still every day they told me it was a small minimally invasive procedure... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal following the laminectomy. In terms of your question about seeking help, it sounds like you mean legal help. You could arrange a consult with law firms in your state. If a law firm... View More
The company was Meghan, and after putting them in I started to get joint pain, spinal arthritis, fatigue severe migraine. I lost my job, home, and became disabled. Five doctors wrote letters asking my insurance to remove them and this was finally agreed to after two years. They will not do a lift.
answered on Jul 22, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, in terms of state-specific issues, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. At this point, your best option could be to research what the current lawsuit situation is with McGhan implants. There have been lawsuits in the... View More
Prescription of __ Bowel Prep Despite Contraindications
On March 31, 2023, I was prescribed a __ bowel prep liquid despite my pre-existing conditions, including suspected ileus and gastrointestinal issues. These conditions should have contraindicated its use. This decision raises serious... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
You have a potential 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.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of the injuries as well as... View More
I was ignored for almost 2 weeks concerning complications with my pregnancy leading to unnecessary pain, surgery, and almost loss of life due to undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy.
answered on Jun 8, 2024
You don't need a pro bono attorney. If a law firm expresses interest in representing you, most of them work on a contingency basis. That means that their fee is based on a percentage of your recovery, and that you don't owe anything in the event of an unfavorable outcome. This is a... View More
I had gallbladder surgery removal because I had stones. The doctor missed one and I ended up with sepsis and a second surgery for the removal of second stone. My heath has never been the same. Can someone please help me.
answered on Apr 19, 2024
As I am sure you have been told, a bad outcome in a surgery does not necessarily mean that your surgeon committed malpractice.
Take your medical records to another surgeon in or near the county where you first surgery occurred and pay him/her to thoroughly review those records to determine... View More
I had gallbladder surgery removal because I had stones. The doctor missed one and I ended up with sepsis and a second surgery for the removal of second stone. My heath has never been the same. Can someone please help me.
answered on Apr 19, 2024
Medical malpractice cases can be difficult. Between the laws that protect doctors and hospitals and their insurance companies, and the nature of medical malpractice cases, not all valid cases can go forward. I suggest you continue to contact medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this... View More
2 years gone. Never was working on my case. Never informed on what was going on by lawyer. I just wanted to know that I was still her client. So, I thought she was just leading me on and not doing anything. I did apologize but was to late. I removed the post anywhere I saw it. Did not help.... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2024
At this point, you must continue to directly contact malpractice attorneys in the state where the malpractice occurred to see if someone will take on the case.
For other people who read this response online, note, once you complain about an attorney online or if you file a bar complaint,... View More
Have brain injury from Tylenol
answered on Nov 9, 2024
I'm sorry about your brain injury. I'm not certain if this is an admiralty/maritime matter (a category chosen for the post). It looks more like product liability (injuries involving dangerous/defective products, including pharmaceutical drugs). There isn't very much detail to go by... View More
It didn't work for over 50 days and they finally took it out. I haven't been able to eat or drink adequately for over 60 days now. The infection I got was extremely bad. Nobody around here wants to take responsibility for anything. They treat me like crap in the Er. I feel like... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Yes, this is a potential be practice 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.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, and the laws... View More
Wrong hardware was used in a medical procedure.
answered on Jul 24, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you're seeking an attorney, as your post describes, your best bet is to reach out to attorneys on your own. It's difficult for attorneys here to reach out to you to offer their services - the format... View More
Providence Hospital is involved and possible malpractice. Someone also said it might be a civil rights case, I have no idea.
answered on Jul 12, 2024
A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could try to arrange a consult with a med mal firm. Law firms that handle such cases usually offer free initial consults. That could be your starting point. If the issues you believe to be civil rights are... View More
I had surgery on my foot and the tourniquet damaged nerves in my leg. I now have foot drop, nerve pain and numbness from the knee down and have to use a brace and cane to walk.
answered on Jun 11, 2024
Yes it may be 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.
I had surgery for gallbladder removal. I ended up with sepsis because a gallstone was missed. That was in 2022. I have tremors now. Anything you can give me will be helpful.
answered on Mar 6, 2024
Malpractice cases are difficult. Between the complexities of the science and costs of bringing the cases, and other factors, not all cases are viable. Continue to Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
My fiance is currently incarcerated. While he was incarcerated the pandemic hit. On Feb. 10th 2022, he was supposed to recieve the Moderna vaccination, but they gave him the wrong shot. They ended up giving him the medication named Regen Cov. He has been trying to find help with this and that is... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2024
A claim for Medical Malpractice includes: breach of the standard of care, injury, and damages. There may be no remedy for this malpractice if there was no injury (you have not stated an injury or damages). If there are damages, unless they are significant or long term, it may not be practical for... View More
Paid $18,000 of $22,000 bill for dental implants on top/bottom of mouth in 2022. The procedure was not completed; the top fell out within 6 mos., swallowed 2 of the top 3 implants. Went to dentist and they wanted another $16000 to complete as they needed to go into cheekbone to secure implants.... View More
answered on Feb 10, 2024
Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Instead of putting in 1 stent he ruptured my artery and had to put in 3 to make up for his error.
answered on Feb 2, 2024
It might 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.
I've had trouble finding lawyers with this focus but I have plenty of documentation, the support of their supervisor and definitive HIPAA violations. I can't afford to pay up front. But I need to know where to take this case.
answered on Feb 2, 2024
The only ways to do this is with an internet search or calling lawyers; if they do not handle, ask for a referral. Many such cases are not viable due to the nature of litigating medical malpractice cases.
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