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Is this negligence? I called Medics after the Transit center didnt, I was abandoned by representative who was driving the paratransit buses. Once.medics arrived, they performed a series of test, I was then transported by ambulance in which I was hospital with symptoms of a stroke. The public... View More 
answered on Nov 8, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. It looks like you're basing your claim on a breakdown in the services of a public carrier, necessitating the need for EMT response?? It sounds like it would be a weak case. This is... View More
Histoplasmosis started in Lung and traveled to left eye. Took shots in eye for a year. Still have problems driving and has prevented me from going places. Have nodule in lung and scarring
answered on Oct 21, 2024
An Ohio attorney might be in the best position to answer, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. The best way to answer your question could be to reach out to law firms that have experience with cases involving Humira (adalimumab). A local attorney should... View More
My sister went in for back surgery April 12th. The surgery went great. 96 hours after the surgery the PT guy who came to her house and had her do a wall squat and yep first one snapped the rod and plate. Since she has had 4 surgeries and 9 hospitalization. No help. Can’t find an attorney even tho... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2024
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, not all viable cases can proceed. Factors determining viability include the need for future care, future wage loss or other future financial losses, the type of malpractice, and the strength of witnesses.
An opinion of a “slam dunk” is... View More
I have called several lawyers about my medical issue. All of them but one have told me that it is too hard to take a malpractice case because it's not worth it. I understand that maybe my issue was not that important to them but it is to myself and family. Everybody is willing to represent me... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2024
If "everyone/attorney" is willing to handle your case under worker's comp -- if your case occurred because you were injured while you were in the scope of your employment, then you need to ask more questions. employee compensation for injuries is covered by law that is different... View More
I have been searching for a lawyer for medical malpractice case. I found one that seems promising. We had a conversation about a situation she told me how to get my medical records. I uploaded them and sent them per her request. About a week and a half later they sent me a message saying they got... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2024
There's no set legal answer that applies to all cases. Some patient files are fifty pages long, and some are several thousand. Also, many law firms will still retrieve the client's records, even if the client provided their own copy. That could involve going through record management... View More
I have been searching for a lawyer for medical malpractice case. I found one that seems promising. We had a conversation about a situation she told me how to get my medical records. I uploaded them and sent them per her request. About a week and a half later they sent me a message saying they got... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
It is not an usual amount of time but you must exercise care in that there are strict deadlines in which a lawsuit or other action needs to be taken and you do not want to run out of time. Therefore, you may want to ask when you will get an answer and continue searing for attorneys.
I have I have femoral nerve damage and severe femoral neuropathy, and severe quad atrophy. The doctor / surgeon and the EMG specialist both said that this is from the nerve block I received prior to surgery. I looked back in my chart and they didn't actually put that in my chart it was just... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2024
There are directories of experts out there for various areas of law, including medicine. They can be found online. If you are in the process of reaching out to law firms to discuss your matter, most med mal firms know experts within the medical community. They often consult with them to discuss the... View More
I have I have femoral nerve damage and severe femoral neuropathy, and severe quad atrophy. The doctor / surgeon and the EMG specialist both said that this is from the nerve block I received prior to surgery. I looked back in my chart and they didn't actually put that in my chart it was just... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
There are many ways to get experts. There are medical expert companies that search for and arrange introductions, for a fee, to experts (often they get paid out of the expert's fee), one can look for doctors who have testified previously, and one can contact doctors at universities and other... View More
She never disclosed this to me but I learned about it later when I downloaded My Chart r medical reports.
answered on Feb 9, 2024
It depends on your goals, if there is a lawsuit, and if the doctor or health group will continue to be your doctors. There are some state's with laws that allow you to add information to your records. Discussing with your doctor that its not accurate or otherwise disputing it it may work. It... View More
I am having trouble finding a lawyer to take my medical malpractice case. Definitely waiting on one to get back with me that seems so I promising. As a backup solution should I go to the medical board? Or how should I go about doing that. I want to make sure this isn't done to anybody else.
answered on Apr 26, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. No, that's not where people go to seek attorneys. You could reach out to local and state bar associations. Here on this site, there is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer," which lists attorneys by practice area... View More
I had surgery on December 15th since then I have not been able to do straight leg races. I have severe quad atrophy and nerve pain. I'm unable to bend my knees more than 53°. My care has been subpar. I finally it was able to get a EMG done and it showed that I have femoral nerve damage as... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
Yes you might 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.
Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
answered on Jan 23, 2024
Malpractice means the doctor did something wrong (or the other health care providers. A bad outcome is not enough for a malpractice case. A question would be as to why you passed out-did the doctors or nurses do something wrong that caused this.
Another question would be, assuming there... View More
I had root meniscal surgery on my left knee. My original PT had to leave after a few weeks. New PT took over and instead of asking surgeon when I could return to running, he googled it and found another hospitals protocol and use that on me. Now my knee is totally messed up again and he admitted... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
This is a potential medical malpractice case worth exploring. You should consult with medical malpractice attorneys in your state. The attorneys will want to know the nature and extent of the harm caused by the therapist.
I gave my lawyer tons of paperwork; the correct doctor's name is on a lot of the documentation. He sent the ppwk to the main hospital, I told him no the surgery was done in Parma not cleveland. he said it didn't matter. He emails me over the weekend to tell me the THOUSANDS of dollars I... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2023
The attorney may be able to amend to bring in the correct doctor and it be deemed within the statute of limitations. Otherwise you may have a legal malpractice case—Consult with experienced legal malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Caused a bladder injury during a hysterotomy. A hole the size of a nickel. In which resulted in having to have a Cath for a full month and infections. Now I am having to deal with pain in the incision site in which is preventing from being able to fulfill my duties as a STNA (State Tested Nurse... View More
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answered on Oct 25, 2023
Medical malpractice is incredibly specialized. Do NOT try to do this yourself. Contact a medical malpractice attorney who can reserve your rights to a claim.
I am currently in a court ordered rehab facility, i have been prescribed a benzodiazepine for serious panic and anxiety. the rehab facility is trying to deny my medication. i have also read the handbook i signed and it says no such thing about that drug being regulated.
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answered on Oct 15, 2023
If you have a valid prescription from a licensed physician and the rehab facility is denying you access to your prescribed medication, there may be potential legal implications. Firstly, review all documents you signed when entering the facility to ensure there isn't a specific provision... View More
My doctor prescribed me with lithium, we started at 300 and then he told me we were going to 600. But instead i was given 450mg pills and was told to take them twice a day for the next week. i go in for my follow up and he at the very end just then realized he meant to give me 600mg but instead it... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2023
This is potential medical malpractice. But, if there was no harm in taking the pills, or if the harm was minimal, it may not be worth pursuing a case.
In my arm and my arm has been not working the way it should I was held in hospital for emergency sergury two or three days after the release from ICU
answered on Sep 10, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but you posted your question last week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You could reach out to med mal attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult to discuss further details in terms of what the underlying procedure was, what the object was, what your... View More
My way without checking anything else went to doctor they referred me to and denied me because of my insurance
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
If you've suffered injuries from a fall and believe you didn't receive proper medical attention, prioritize your health by seeking a thorough evaluation. Document your injuries with photos. Contact your insurance company to discuss coverage, and preserve all evidence related to your injuries.
Started himriging again, had to have blood transfusions. They did not get all of my placenta out so it fussed to my uterus. They put a balloon in to stop bleeding, but it tore my uterus so had to have emergency surgery again. This time they gave me a entire historectomy. Im 21 years old and can... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
I'm not licensed in Ohio but from what you say I think you should look for a medical malpractice attorney in your State who specializes in malpractice. From what you say, I believe that you will find qualified attorneys who will want to investigate this in detail, if you find the right... View More
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