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I've had multiple surgeries and hospitalizations since the first injury in 2011. I'm in the hospital now. I've nearly lost my life twice due to an OBGYN's negligence after he delivered my daughter in 2011. My colon was ruptured and removed, I suffered a stroke. On Oct. 1 of this... View More 
answered on Nov 8, 2024
It is very likely that your claim is barred by the statute of limitations. You should consult an attorney in or near the county where the surgery occurred who practices in the area of medical malpractice. There are statutory and common law doctrines that can extend the statute of limitations but... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
Maybe but not necessarily.
If a personal injury lawsuit is dismissed without prejudice, it can be refiled as long as the statute of limitations has not expired. On the other hand, if the statute of limitations expired before the second lawsuit was filed AND you would have definitely won... View More
Bad drugs and they failed to investigate with my Pharmacy & the Mayo Clinic Drug side effects. I insited on leaving. I found out the Side effects were vey dangerous, which is why I ended up ther in the first place. I still do not have a phone, and this keeps me from doctors and working. This... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2024
With few exceptions (such as that you are a threat to yourself of others - as determined by physicianS - You have a legal right to privacy, property and to communicate with persons who are not within the scope of a health care facility's authority. THEREFORE, I suggest that you confer... View More
The IUD migrated from from my uterus area into my abdomen causing me extreme pain both the emergency room doctor and my oh said it was shoved through my uterus not even close to being done right I have a recording of the on stating that
answered on Sep 6, 2024
this can be a complication or negligence. Suggest that you obtain medical records asap -- (fastest means for doing so is on the facility's/clinic's website), and seek an attorney who is experienced in medical malpractice asap. You did not state how long ago this occurred, but there is... View More
The IUD migrated from from my uterus area into my abdomen causing me extreme pain both the emergency room doctor and my oh said it was shoved through my uterus not even close to being done right I have a recording of the on stating that
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Misplacement of an IUD can be malpractice. If the procedure was done below the standard of care, the health care worker could be liable for malpractice. Another requirement is to prove the harm cased by the malpractice. Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the nature and extent of the... View More
Admitted him was waiting for a bed in icu but went ahead and started bipap machine Which he was on for a couple hours. He was coherent talking to us and even said he could breathe. When a bed was available and I see you they disconnected the bypap therapy machine without talking to me or him about... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2024
Yes it may be a case. Malpractice means that a health care provider acted below the standard of care and that that action or inaction caused harm. Here, the harm is clear, the death. Another qualified health care provider or providers would be needed to testify as to the breach of the standard... View More
Admitted him was waiting for a bed in icu but went ahead and started bipap machine Which he was on for a couple hours. He was coherent talking to us and even said he could breathe. When a bed was available and I see you they disconnected the bypap therapy machine without talking to me or him about... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2024
You need to ask a medical doctor practicing in the area of emergency medicine whether disconnecting the bipap machine when transferring a patient into the ICU is a breach of the standard of care for a patient with your husband's symptoms. You will probably want that doctor to thoroughly... View More
The claims management company, representing the insurance company, failed to provide a reasonable level of care for the treatment of a crush injury to the lower extremities. They did not offer suitable recovery or rehabilitation pathway that would be typical for a patient with similar injuries.... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2024
A claim for misrepresentation of the terms of the workers’ compensation insurance policy is really the only potential claim for bad faith by a workers compensation insurer in Texas. Your question does not indicate a misrepresentation concerning the terms of your workers' compensation... View More
My husband was diagnosed with having a lung disease called Interstitial lung disease. Which has a mortality rate of 3-5 years. His PCP diagnosed him on August 12, 2022. He just found out in April 24, 2024. So it's been 2 years since the diagnosis. Because my husband can die within the next 3... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2024
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. You could reach out to discuss with law firms in further detail, with the benefit of having medical file records. An important issue that will need close examination here is what caused the communication breakdown with the diagnosis between August 2022... View More
My husband was diagnosed with having a lung disease called Interstitial lung disease. Which has a mortality rate of 3-5 years. His PCP diagnosed him on August 12, 2022. He just found out in April 24, 2024. So it's been 2 years since the diagnosis. Because my husband can die within the next 3... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
First of all, this sounds like a health care liability / medical malpractice question, and not a legal malpractice question.
Second, just because your husband has received a diagnosis of an incurable terminal disease does not necessarily mean that your husband's primary care physician... View More
On Sept. 20, 2023 I took a bad fall and shattered my left femur in half and tore ligaments in my left foot along with fracturing 2 metatarsals and broke 4 toes on my right foot. Surgery had to be delayed until Sept. 23 due to damaging my kidneys and needing a blood transfusion. So all along up... View More
answered on May 13, 2024
Based on the information you provided, your injuries occurred 8 months ago, due to trauma significant enough to fracture bones in both extremities, complicated by infection. What you did not provide is information about your underlying medical conditions, and prior medical history. We also have... View More
If no statue limitation, but only has six months file charges on the surgeon. I didn’t have six months because it took me nine months before the wick lady in Louisiana found one hernia took into the emergency emergency room. The doctor said he’s got two hernias he was born with. Thank God I... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
It is unclear what your question is.
The statute of limitations for a medical malpractice case in Texas is two years. That means that, ordinarily, a patient must file any lawsuit asserting a medical malpractice claim within two years of the date that the cause of action accrued.... View More
Pulmonary doctor told me I did not have cancer. Thoriatic surgeons told me i had cancer in Feb 2024. What are my options?
answered on Mar 14, 2024
You need to consult an oncologist and surgeon to discuss your treatment options. This is more of a medical question than a legal question.
If you are asking about a possible malpractice claim, your question is confusing. You seem to say that a tumor was found in your lung in July 2023,... View More
I was pushed to sign a will of my own assets and finances against my own desires
I was expected to sign documents regarding my grandfather's passing and ommitting myself from finances which I still do not comprehend and still never was an me to get somebody to break down the language... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
To address the concerning events you've described, finding a lawyer experienced in estate law and possibly medical malpractice or elder law (depending on your situation) in Florida is crucial. This lawyer can help review the circumstances under which you signed the documents and assess whether... View More
I was pushed to sign a will of my own assets and finances against my own desires
I was expected to sign documents regarding my grandfather's passing and ommitting myself from finances which I still do not comprehend and still never was an me to get somebody to break down the language... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2024
If you signed a Will, you can always create a new Will in accordance with your current desires revoking all prior Wills you have made.
Given the circumstances you describe, I likely would recommend you sign a new Will even if it is the same as the one you signed under those circumstances in... View More
I am writing to seek your legal expertise and representation in a medical malpractice case against Clear Lake Regional. In 2015, I underwent a traumatic experience while giving birth to my first child at the hospital. The incident in question revolves around a faulty epidural administration by a... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
Not all mistakes and omissions will amount to medical malpractice. You have to prove all elements of medical malpractice and have the expert certify that the particular doctor's conduct fell below the standard. Generally, you have one year to file a medical malpractice claim absent a very... View More
I am writing to seek your legal expertise and representation in a medical malpractice case against Clear Lake Regional. In 2015, I underwent a traumatic experience while giving birth to my first child at the hospital. The incident in question revolves around a faulty epidural administration by a... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It could be difficult for attorneys to answer your question based on the facts contained in the post. If a law firm felt that you might have a possible basis for a claim, they would retrieve your records and review with a doctor, possibly proposing diagnostic imaging... View More
I am writing to seek your legal expertise and representation in a medical malpractice case against Clear Lake Regional. In 2015, I underwent a traumatic experience while giving birth to my first child at the hospital. The incident in question revolves around a faulty epidural administration by a... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
There are rare cases in which a doctor is negligent in administering an epidural and it causes a significant injury to the plaintiff. What happened in your particular case, however, will need to be carefully evaluated by a health care practitioner in the same field of medicine as the doctor who... View More
Duing my second pregnancy, I brought my concerns to multiple OBGYN's about pain and other symptoms, and even specified what I was experiencing did not feel normal, but kept getting told the second pregnancy feels different and it's worse for me because I didn't wait at least a year... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. Unfortunately, it could be difficult for any attorney here to meaningfully answer your question. One option would be to reach out to attorneys to try to set up a free initial consult. Law firms that handle such cases extend that courtesy, and some firms make... View More
Duing my second pregnancy, I brought my concerns to multiple OBGYN's about pain and other symptoms, and even specified what I was experiencing did not feel normal, but kept getting told the second pregnancy feels different and it's worse for me because I didn't wait at least a year... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
It may be malpractice. 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 the injuries may affect the viability... View More
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