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answered on Sep 21, 2017
Hard to say. If you had another way to get to the hospital you should have gone. On the other hand, if they led you to believe that you didn't need to go and you relied on that, there could be liability. But you will have to meet several prongs to have a case, first you have to prove not... View More 
Death certificate states he died from anxiety and gall bladder surgery. He was only 60 years old. Without an autopsy can a wrongful death or medical malpractice be persued?
answered on Mar 16, 2017
I believe a family member can request or demand an autopsy. (The family may need to pay for the autopsy.) This is something that should be done right away. It is probably too late if the body has been buried or cremated although there is a way to do some types of forensic autopsies on a body that... View More
Do you know if this would be considered medical homicide or medical malpractice?
answered on Mar 3, 2017
If no doctor saw her I don't see it. But to be on the safe side, contact a member of the Oregon Assn for Justice who handles medical issues--they give free consults.
Her medical records notate a 3mm lump but no further tests were recommended or suggested at that time. The lump did grow and was finally biopsied and diagnosed as Stage 2-B cancer in 2015. Since then, she's undergone chemotherapy, radiation and is currently going through hormone therapy. She... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2017
Really hard to say, as it is my understanding that it is not uncommon to have small lumps that may not warrant a biopsy. I would search out a firm that does medical malpractice, specifically as to cancer-related cases as they would have the right experience for your issue.
I Was Taken To The Hospital By Police For Suicidal Thoughts My Parents Where Never Contacted And I Never Consented To Treatment But Was Not Allowed To Leave. Is That Legal?
answered on Dec 11, 2016
Not my area of specialty but I believe there is legal grounds for a temporary hold (24 hours or 72 hours or something like that) if the police suspect that the person could harm themselves or others. So yeah, it's legal. As for contacting or not contacting your parents, I am not sure what... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2016
Unlikely you have a case as there are in most states NO penalties for HIPAA violations! I'm not hearing the medication error resulted in any physical problem of great seriousness. But members of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Assn give free consults so I urge you to get ones so that you can direct... View More
My injuries of this accident and treatment that got me disabled can I do anything to recoup my losses I have medical bills and ongoing treatment the pain has caused me to try and commit suicide several times this year please help!!!!
answered on Jan 13, 2016
You can use the find a lawyer tool on this site or google to look for lawyers.
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 situation. It is... View More
I HAD REGRETFULL DENTAL WORK INCLUDING FAILED BONE GRAFT & 4 IMPLANTS THAT FAILED(2 HAD TO BE REMOVED THE OTHER 2 ARE SO CROOKED THEY ARE USELESS.) I JUST FOUND OUT HE WAS JAILED FOR HAVING FALSE DOCUMENTS AND BEING A FAKE ORAL SURGEON. DO I HAVE A CASE AND HOW TO I GO ABOUT THIS SINCE ITS IN... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2014
You could join in the criminal complaint against him and under the new victims rights law he would need to pay you as part of his sentencing. The down side is that you would need to pay your legal fees and your recovery would be the amounts for services in Mexico so unless it is a large amount it... View More
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answered on Aug 19, 2013
I am sorry that nobody has responded to your question until now.
You should contact the Oregon Medical Board immediately to make a complaint. The website below outlines the process.
http://www.oregon.gov/OMB/Pages/consumer_help.aspx
You can also contact the POrtland Police... View More
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