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I was injured at work and was told that I needed back surgery because I had a compressed disc so I went through with it and it didn't help at all now I have scar tissue that prevents me from having any further surgeries to help me this was during a comp case I am disabled now and the doctors... View More 
answered on Nov 26, 2019
I'm sorry for your ordeal with your injury and ensuing surgery. Unfortunately, an attorney can't really make a call on this based on these brief facts, despite the admission made by the doctor you describe. What they can do is request your medical records, including diagnostic imaging... View More
My son went into surgery after been shot in his elbow. They had to do surgery and place screws in his elbow and arm. He is wearing a cast. Immediately after the surgery I (his mom) was there and he was screaming it’s BURNING ITS BURning! They thought it was his nerves. A week later while sitting... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2019
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. To make a meaningful assessment of what happened here, a med mal attorney would need to request the records for your son's surgery and post-op care, and review them with a medical professional. For now, take photos of the blisters and other... View More
Is there a case for medical malpractice? Diagnosed Oct 2017 with metastatic breast cancer in her bones. She died Dec 8, 2018. Her dr never mentioned breast cancer. Her calcium level was dangerously high so our local hospice. Rushed her to st lukes. She was diagnosed then. Her dr only said her back... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2019
It is impossible to tell from the information you've given. The X-ray of her back--did it reveal that breast cancer had spread to her back? Was that when the breast cancer was first diagnosed? Were there indications consistent with breast cancer before then?
they didn't do all they could to prevent the clots do i have a legal case
answered on May 28, 2018
Without reviewing your medical records and gathering more facts, it would be hard for any attorney to form an opinion of the strength of your potential claim. Contact a local attorney who practices med-mal.
My dad was a vet exposed to agent orange (seems like it may be relevant eventually) . I also knew the risks of the drug (I read the detailed folded up papers attached to the bottles). My dr was liable by not returning my call around the time of conception while titrating off depakote (for seizures)... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2018
Contact a member of the Missouri Trial Lawyers assn who handles drug product liability cases.
So I saw the doctor and told her about my knee and back pain. She gave me muscle relaxers and steroids for the back pain and sent me for knee X-rays and I was too short for the one rooms machine so the tech was going to have me stand up on the X-ray bed to do it and when I was getting up there, my... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2018
Get a consult from an attorney who handles medical issues in your town--they usually give free one. I don'tt see it but much would depend on how you fell.
This is a case of breach of confidentiality between a counselor/therapist and patient, where the breach has and will continue to affect the patient emotionally for not only as long as the patient lives at her current address, but forevermore due to the entire nature of the breach. There is solid... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2018
Generally no, because there is no remedy for most breaches of confidentiality. Contact a member of the Mo. Assn for Justice as they give free consults.
cases like mine?
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Yes. Do you know the manufacturer? Start by getting your medical records from those surgeries. No need to explain why.
Get a copy of the bills if you can--they may identify manufacturer. You want the complete chart for each surgery.
answered on Jul 7, 2017
I believe not, but why not ask your attorney, or if you don't have one a member of the Mo. Assn for Justice?
my mom was admitted into hospital with pneumonia, a family member ( a cousin) not responsible for moms care sign a paper in the hospital that states that she was the one to contact in regards to making my moms medical decisions. This person had my mom listed as a no code -DNR . hospital added this... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Depends on the outcome. Review the situation with a member of the Mo. Assn for Justice who handles medical issues--they give free consults.
My surgery was delayed over the weekend, (MRI staffing is not on duty on weekends unless brought in on "emergencies"), and an additional delay of about 8 hours, because of being allowed a meal right before being told I would need to have surgery on my back right away to try to fix the... View More
answered on May 29, 2017
Contact a member of the Mo. Assn of Trial Attorneys who handles malpractice cases. They give free consults.
An issue would be what happened before--it's rare to develop immediate dropfoot. Much will also depend on what the ER records say. Separate from the lawsuit bus., make sure you... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2017
I have never specifically researched the issue, but given the limits of typical esthetician training, I seriously doubt it. If one has performed injections on you, it may be malpractice on the part of the esthetician and the supervising physician. Whether it is a viable malpractice case may depend... View More
My son was born at 33 weeks spent 5 weeks in the hospital. He was there because he had feeding issues. Had to feed him sitting straight up nipple of bottle could only have a little milk at a time or he would choke. Why didn't they look inside his mouth and see he was tongue tied?
answered on Apr 20, 2017
The question is whether this has caused some permanent damage to your son. If not, if the damage was restricted to the 5 weeks, then this is unlikely to be a viable medical malpractice case.
answered on Jan 9, 2017
Here is a list of lawyers in St. Louis who handle personal injury: https://www.justia.com/lawyers/injury-accident-law/missouri/saint-louis
Here is a more narrow list from a different provider: http://attorneys.lawinfo.com/dental-malpractice/missouri/st-louis/
Had. To go to hospital
answered on Aug 8, 2016
No. First, very difficult to show it was from the way they gave the shot. Cellulitis can come from many events. You can get it after poison ivy, for instance. Second, malpractice cases extremely expensive and liklihood you'd get an award greater than cost very small. But as you had a worse... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2016
Depends on the age, whether the person is an emancipated minor. Bigger issue is how to handle it on a relational/person to person level. I'm assuming the guardian is appointed or a stepparent. Starting a war over information means you can win the war but the battlefield is a mess. I suggest... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2016
This depends on the nature of the reaction. It could be a dangerous drug issue, where the drug is wrongly marketed or lacks adequate warnings; may possibly be malpractice. I suggest you contact a member of the Missouri Trial Lawyers Association that handles medical malpractice and drug products... View More
Brain Injury From a Tumble Down thee Steps Due to A Black Out From thee Severe Allergic Interaction Reaction; My Question would be in this Case Is thee Negligence of thee Psychiatrist Prescribing this Medication that He was very Much Aware of the Side Effects Myself as his Patient had bought to his... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2016
This is almost identical to a post from Washington. I have similar advice--contact a member of the Missouri Trial Lawyers Assn who handles malpractice and drug manufacturer liability--they give free consultations.Get a print out from your drug store for the last 6 months before the incident. Make a... View More
was a volunteer & NOT an actual employee, would the case be considered medical malpractice or personal injury?
answered on Jul 1, 2016
volunteers are under supervision of the facility: patient is to be cared for by the facility. A non-delegable duty. Suggest you contact a member of the Mo. Trial Lawyers Assn who handles hospital malpractice--they give free consultations.
My Psychiatrist Prescribed me 60 mg of Cymbalta that I had a Severe Allergic reaction Interaction too.That Caused a Severe Electrolyte imbalance and I Blacked Out and Feel down my Daughters Basement Steps and was Rushed to thee Hospital with Acute Subdural Hematoma and 7 Staples Put in my Head... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2016
A lot depends on timing, your symptoms, the medical records. I suggest you contact a member of the Missouri Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consultations. Look for one who handles medical negligence cases.
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