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Wife had a podiatric instrument break inside her foot and it stayed there for two days before they took it out. They want her to pay full cost 10K bill, including X-rays and ER visit related to pain.
answered on Nov 9, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks, and the answer is fairly standard everywhere across the nation, subject to state-specific caps on damages. Yes, a successful lawsuit, whether through verdict or settlement, could provide damages beyond medical... View More 
He told me the case was over, but I get a letter in the mail to come to court. When I go to court the judge tell me to see if I can find a new lawyer
answered on Apr 28, 2024
It appears your attorney filed a lawsuit then left the case. Use this website to find experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
The attorneys will want to know:
1. The name of the doctor and the city of the practice. 2. What the doctor did wrong. 3: What... View More
He told me the case was over, but I get a letter in the mail to come to court. When I go to court the judge tell me to see if I can find a new lawyer
answered on Apr 28, 2024
Based on the the information you provided:
The Agreement between you and the attorney includes obligations for you as well as the attorney. Review that agreement and determine whether all have been met. Generally, you must provide documents, information, timely respond to questions,... View More
Stop your workmen's comp payments and claim your at MMI? I proved to the judge That the timeline the photos and my injury still needed treatment.can I file a case against the defense attorney and my workmen's comp doctor that tried to be a private investigator and also wanted me charged with fraud?
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
If you believe that your lawyer and doctor have intentionally provided false information in a legal setting, it's critical to address this issue seriously. Both legal and medical professionals are bound by ethical standards that prohibit dishonesty and misconduct. If these standards are... View More
Stop your workmen's comp payments and claim your at MMI? I proved to the judge That the timeline the photos and my injury still needed treatment.can I file a case against the defense attorney and my workmen's comp doctor that tried to be a private investigator and also wanted me charged with fraud?
answered on Mar 23, 2024
This is a question of credibility for the judge and it sounds like he ruled in your favor. You cannot pursue a separate claim against the defense lawyer or doctor for the evidence presented. Hopefully the judge outlined these issues in his decision which will then be part of the records reviewed... View More
Adjuster ordered new MRI upon reading my results radiologist says I'm post cervical c3457 fusion surgery with no stenosis at any level a unremarkable exam?I followed up with the second opinion doctor the adjuster sent me to and provided him with a copy of disc He was only giving a report of... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
I can answer half of your question - my firm only handles workers' compensation matters, so I cannot comment on any medical malpractice issues. As to workers' compensation, it matters greatly whether you are actually at Maximal Medical Improvement (MMI). A finding of MMI can lead to a... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week - and part of it looks like it was left off. This is probably something that an attorney would ask you for additional details on. A determination of maximum medical improvement (or challenges to one) would require... View More
Year and a half delay for revision do to adjuster ordered a 3rd opinion 3 months later what to do?
answered on Mar 23, 2024
If you have an attorney discuss this problem with them. If you do not have an attorney, you really should obtain one. There may be ways to move your treatment forward more quickly despite the adjuster.
Cervical spine was why I had pain numbness in both hands ask about carpal tunnel he said he would address that after Anterior 567 fusion surgery? Never happened he then did a c3c4 mobi disc replacement.out at MMI? Still have sever numbness a pain and adjuster denying treatment for carpal tunnel?... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
As we so often say, you should consult with an attorney certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law (whether my firm or another of the fine attorneys on this board). If the doctor is saying the carpal tunnel syndrome is related to the work injury, there may need to be litigation to... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2023
Run a search by the surgeon's name in the court records of any county where he has practiced in the past.
The nurse that took care of my 2 yr old child in Montrose er Pennsylvania on march 27 2023 had previously been convicted in JUNE 2022 of corruption of minors and indecent assault.
I want to sue the hospital and administration for negligence n allowing my child to be in physical contact... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2023
If there was improper contact with your child there is a valid lawsuit.
answered on Aug 14, 2023
The initial question is, assuming it was malpractice, what damages or harm did you have for the failure. Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries may effect the viability of your case. Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Was hurt at work, just some bruising, no breaks, no fractures. Plate and screws were rejecting within first hour after surgery. 2 months later, still with infected and now wide open surgical area, the hardware had to be removed or I was going to lose my foot and ankle. The plate and screws were... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2023
Consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred that do not handle work-comp. That way the attorneys will not be concerned with a conflict with work-comp doctors.
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome... View More
Had colon surgery in 12/22 . Recently had prostate procedure with Uro-lift implant and now can't or with great pain and discomfort bowl movement. I didn't have these issues before this sury
answered on Jun 27, 2023
Yes you may 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 attorneys in the state where this occurred.
Due to the nature of... View More
It has been a little over a week since he got my records. Is this standard?
answered on Jun 11, 2023
A week or more would not be unusual. Make sure you know the statute of limitations to make sure you have time. Also, ask the attorney when you may expect to hear from him or her.
answered on Apr 10, 2023
You can still sue, you will have to go after the doctor's assets and not his insurance.
The PA who treated me said I had psoriasis on my scalp and prescribed a steroid. No biopsy was done. It didn't clear up, and I went to a different practice for my next body check. That Dr. said it's not psoriasis, took a biopsy and found it to be squamous cell carcinoma. It had been... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2023
It depends on whether the PA’s fell below the standard of care in the PA’s area of practice.
One study found PAs in a dermatology practice are more likely to order skin biopsies than dermatologists and that PAs diagnose fewer melanomas in situ, suggesting the accuracy of PAs may be... View More
I had a seizure in prison because medical wasn’t medicating and they knew that I had seizures and even verified it thru my pharmacy and a week and a half later I had a seizure and I told the officer 3 time in the middle of the night that I needed medical attention and he would not call medical... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2022
You may potentially have a case, you should speak to a personal injury lawyer and/or a civil rights attorney to discuss the details of your specific fact pattern to see if it is viable to pursue. Best of luck.
My Dad had Melanoma skin cancer and was on the medicine Eliquis where his whole body was covered in rashes, they told him it wasn’t the medicine and it continued to get worse. The hospitals didn’t wrap the infections and let him go with over the counter cream. In which turned into... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2022
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. The best way to answer your question would be to reach out to med mal law firms to try to arrange a free initial consult. That's the norm in the industry with... View More
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The intubation was done by a nurse anesthetist. It may (or may not) have been his first day! Since then, my voice is raspy/whispering without strength or volume behind it. All of my current drs have said I need to have it checked by a... View More
answered on Jun 2, 2022
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal with the hospital. In terms of your question of whether you have a valid case to pursue, it would be difficult for an attorney to offer an opinion. You could reach out to med mal law... View More
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