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Hello, I am reaching out to consult about a clinical trial my mother was enrolled in. To abbreviate it, she has been enrolled into the clinical trial program back in August of 2024 and until a week ago, she was going through their screening process to determine the study eligibility. Due to the... View More 
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answered on Feb 9, 2025
It sounds like your mother’s disqualification from the clinical trial was unfair, especially since the delays were caused by the facility’s scheduling issues and holidays, not by her actions. If there was no written timeline provided for completing the screening process, then the decision to... View More
Where. Did the grant money go that I was told originally "was put into an account on my name and if I ever needed any of it just call and tell them and they'd cover mortgage as needed with funds in my name but they keep all interest"?!
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answered on Jan 24, 2025
When dealing with something as significant as a HAF grant, sending important documents through verifiable mail is crucial. This ensures there’s a reliable record of delivery, giving you peace of mind and providing proof if disputes arise. If papers were not sent securely, it’s worth reaching... View More
I visited a chiropractor and have since had 25 visits. My Medicaid provider told me I should never have been charged after chiropractor signed me up for payment plan. This ended up in me losing a small business loan, I was already approved for and then had to shut down my business and have slipped... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This looks like something more complex than can be sorted out with brief general responses on a public forum. An attorney is going to want to see the grievance and know more about the patient file in terms of... View More
Seeking legal representation for a potential medical malpractice case involving a delayed brain hemorrhage (stroke) diagnosis leading to epilepsy. My May 2021 MRI revealed a hemorrhage, but it was not disclosed. Recently diagnosed with epilepsy after presenting to ER with right-sided weakness,... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
This is most likely a valid malpractice case, showing both liability and damages/harm. 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.
Use this website to find potential... View More
answered on May 12, 2024
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 Apr 25, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. They are not usually filed in small claims. Instead, they are generally filed in courts of unlimited monetary value. Good luck
The first he went too small, way smaller than we agreed upon & I told him it wasn’t worth it to me to go up only 1 cup size, yet he said I’d be a lot bigger, welp that was a lie.
7 months later he just did another one on me. They are so bad. I said I would not agree to the surgery... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2023
The first step would be see to see another plastic surgeon to determine what can be done to fix the issues.
Then consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.
I was induced into a coma. Was created two huge beds stores on my backside eventually making me lose my hip bone making me not be able to walk due to that case. I had a lawyer that was on the case and dropped it right before the deadline the most with pretty much let me not to be able to get... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2023
You should get a lawsuit on file if you can by your state’s laws (some states’s require a certificate of merit from a doctor). If it is impossible, you may have a legal malpractice lawsuit against that attorney. Consult with experienced legal malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Had carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery. Told surgeon 2 times and the nurse who admitted me day of surgery that i didn't want trigger finger done. I was ignored and now I have dupuytren's disease
answered on Aug 11, 2023
If a surgeon performed an operation on you without your consent, you would have a claim for battery.
I warn you, however, that most surgeons as a matter of policy secure written consent from their patients. It will be very important to your case to have a competent lawyer review any... View More
The technician who gave me the shot injected it in the wrong area. I have had pain and swelling in the area for over 2 months now. I have 2 ultra sounds scheduled for next week to find out what the swelling is in my arm and another one to check for vein and nerve damage. I don't feel I should... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2023
Yes. 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 your injuries may affect the viability of your case. Consult... View More
I was rushed to er.with broken tibia/shattered ankle. Pumped full of medication and still yelling cause of pain telling them it feels like it's going to explode they said I could have compartment syndrome but don't know. I sat there crying for 19 hrs til a surgeon came in following day... View More
answered on May 31, 2023
A huge part of any case you may have will be whether a surgeon was available to treat you earlier.
It sounds to me like they correctly diagnosed you and took the correct medical steps, but that it’s a timing issue.
the Nexplanon was inserted wrong and she has to have it removed surgically later this month and now she is pregnant or potentially the Nexplanon failed itself we are not certain. The other part of this that makes it so much harder is we are very social people and consume alcohol regularly so my... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2022
You are asking the right questions as you process this. Don't lose sleep about yesterday. The stress and anixiety is certainly high, as this is in the top tier of stressful events. Suing a doctor/hospital is a very difficult but often a necessary decision to make. You need to be certain about... View More
My husband has had to go back into the hospital 2 times since this happened because there is permanent damage to the urethra and it keeps causing a blockage in the catheter. The hospital has asked us to give them a written statement with a idea what we would like for compensation monetarily. But I... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2022
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. However, it would be difficult for any attorney to offer guidance on determining a figure here. There are no step-by-step universal directions an attorney could offer. When a med mal firm makes a demand in a case,... View More
If not, have other states had success in blocking vaccination mandates?
answered on Aug 20, 2021
I have not heard of anything in Oregon, and attempts in other states, as usual and expected by the legal community, have been unsuccessful.
I brought them in organized in a folder. When I tried inquiring about it, they kept saying they would look for them and call me back. They didn’t call back and lied and said I didn’t leave a voicemail when I have record of the call. They mentioned early on if they needed to reprint some of the... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2021
Very sorry for your experience. It is not a good feeling to have your records destroyed by those you expect to protect them. Is there a way to obtain these records again? You said that you brought in an organized folder, so I assume that you had copies obtained from another healthcare provider? If... View More
I recently had the excision on my hand to remove it. This would not have been necessary if the doctor would have actually looked at the hand and did some testing. Just glancing at it and determining it was sun damage was negligent, since he knew I was on blood pressure pills which are known to... View More
answered on May 18, 2021
I am very sorry for your experience. I know it can be frustrating to go through an experience that was difficult and/or could have been prevented. Medical Malpractice cases are tough because they almost always involve a serious injury and/or loss. Plus, in order to have a claim against a medical... View More
My son's father's on his deathbed being refused medical treatment medications and insurance even though his income limit is guaranteed to meet criteria
answered on Dec 20, 2020
Your question likely poses many more questions. Being refused treatment, if done intentionally, can be much more than just negligent conduct. Also, there are many laws to protect people being denied insurance coverage. You may want to contact the state's insurance commissioner with regard to... View More
Dr refusing treatment and medication due to a missed urine test and discriminated against due to assuming drugs have been involved with no criminal background or past experiences this man will die soon without help
answered on Dec 18, 2020
Thank you for the question. I hope that this man will get help soon to prevent a death. It seems like there must be much more to the story raised in the question. Medical doctors swear to an oath to "Primum non nocere" (First, do no harm). First, it has to be established that the doctor... View More
There is no expectations or pain contracts set in place therefore I was unaware of the rules
answered on Nov 22, 2020
Regarding the question as to whether false documentation on a medical record is something to pursue, the short answer is yes. You should always point out something inaccurate in your medical records if you notice it. It's just good practice and could protect you from harm, such as if the... View More
I took my six year old daughter to the dentist she was supposed to have two fillings and a coating of sealant put on her teeth. after the dental assistant brought my daughter out she had said that two of her teeth were loose and it falling out during the procedure on their own after getting home... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2020
I hope that your daughter is doing well. Getting dental care at a young age is important and you want her to have a positive experience. This is a tough issue, because a child (as a patient) cannot legally consent to treatment. You, as the parent, are in control of what is consented to and what is... View More
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