Mississippi Medical Malpractice Questions & Answers
Q: Is there a lawyer that will take on a medical malpractice suit in Mississippi
You can locate one on this site, through an internet search, through the Mississippi Bar Association, newspaper ads, or other sources. You have a number of options.
Tim Akpinar
Q: 17 yrs. my NB baby lives 12 hrs. A lot of Trauma took place. Would I have any case to stand on at this time.
Normal delivery, baby boy lived 12 hours. A lot of things went wrong. I didn't see it then. I've been going through info about death. It's clear to me now something wasn't right. Myself, I have had several surgeries due to effects of my delivery on that day.
I would highly recommend that you reach out to a personal injury/medical malpractice as soon as you are able, as there is a time element involved in this. Whether or not you have a case depends on several factors. Regardless, feel free to reach out to any attorney on this forum by clicking the... Read more »
Q: I have been terminated by my physician. No reason was given. what are my options?
I have medical conditions that require continued care. Physician states he will be available for urgent care for no more than 30 days. 3 scheduled appointments for these conditions have been cancelled. Including one for blood work.
Your best bet would be to contact an attorney experienced in medical malpractice to discuss your case. Like any relationship, the one between a doctor and their patient may be terminated by either party. The issue in your case is whether there is a continuing duty on the part of the physician to... Read more »
Q: Medical negligence with diagnosing heart attack
My dad went to the hospital with chest pains. They said it was a heart attack and sent him to a bigger hospital. In the ER there they said blood test was negative for a heart attack but ekg was abnormal so they knew it was something cardiac related. He had pain meds and nitro but it didn't ease... Read more »
You will need to consult an attorney to discuss some more of the facts behind your possible claim. It would be helpful to get an electronic copy of your father's medical records for the attorney's review. Keep in mind, though, that when it comes to medical malpractice claims, there is a statute of... Read more »
Q: In mississippi what is the law when giving a prescribed medication to someone other then who its prescribed to?
And where I can find the law
You can likely do a general statutory search online; however, in response to your main question, generally, it is unlawful for a person to be in possession or to be using prescription medication not prescribed to them.
Q: can you sue a hospital for Anastomotic leak
Depends what happened, how, and what the result is.
Contact a member of the Miss. Assn for Justice that handles medical cases--they give free consultations.
Q: Can I sue for hospital attracted ecoli infection 2 days after surgery? 3 months later im still recovering.
I have had to be lanced back open 3x to let it drain. I had a serious colon sectomy and emergency partial hysterectomy on nov 28 2016 and I'm still running fever, throwing up and hurting. I go see the surgeon every week for follow up. They also wouldn't send home health bc no insurance, to clean my... Read more »
Contact a member of the Miss. Assn for Justice who handles medical carelessness cases. They give free consults. Be advised that infection cases are very tough.
Q: My doctor who told me was doing surgery was not the same Doctor I woke up to in ICU that said he did it. Legal?
My doctor who told me he was operating on me never explained risk/benefits. I went to surgery and ended up in ICU With a retro peritoneal bleed for a week. in recovery, there was a doctor there whom I never met before that told me he operated on me. Is this legal?
Yes it is if they had you sign a waiver that said that the doctor you spoke with might not end up doing the surgery. Contact a member of the Miss. Trial Lawyers Assn for a free consult to be sure.
Q: Can I sue a hospital?
I went to the emergency room in Clarksdale Thursday night for vomiting, etc. I went to emergency room in Oxford Friday night for the same thing and they diagnosed me with colitis and said it was very visible and don't see how Clarksdale missed it.
Not in this case. Not all misdiagnoses are malpractice. More importantly, the couple of days delay didn't create a harm that wasn't there--and so no case (you don't get to sue for what could have happened).;
Q: Can you sue for having after birth left in you for over 23 years
More information is needed to answer. A local medical malpractice lawyer can review and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific... Read more »
Q: Infection caused by my dentist.
He installed a bridge and left a sharp piece of glue under it. An infection occurred because of that and has been lasting for over a month. He admitted it was his fault and has been treating it for free ever since. I've been in severe pain, missed work, paid for several prescriptions out of pocket... Read more »
There is no question here. You can ask a local medical malpractice lawyer who handles dental cases to investigate and evaluate.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education... Read more »
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