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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
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 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 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
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
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
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
The dental hygienist that worked on me used metal players to supposedly remove the temporary crown. Pulling downward as hard as she could it wouldn’t come off. At least on three attempts the metal plyers slipped and hit my bottom teeth hurting me each time. I asked her are you sure you are... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2024
You do have a potential case.
Medical malpractice means that a dentist violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another dentist would be needed to evaluate what the dentist did. What occurred here appears to be malpractice.
Due to the nature of dentist... View More
I want to sue a prison in Texas for negligence because my son has been deprived of adequate medical help for 3 years, leading to multiple tumors in his brain. Despite documented requests for help since 2021 and a doctor's letter recommending immediate surgery, the prison delayed action. They... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
I'm truly sorry about what your son has experienced. This situation sounds incredibly distressing, and you're right to seek justice for the inadequate medical care he received. Medical negligence cases against prisons involve complex legal considerations, including potential violations of... View More
Been to physical therapy did all they as of me but I can’t bend my trigger finger as in I can’t make a fist any more I
answered on Feb 14, 2025
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry this happened to you. It could be difficult for attorneys on public forums to advise meaningfully on this, based on the brief facts. It's possible you have a case, and it's also possible you... View More
It's caused complications and I'm need to know which lawyer to get and what to do?
answered on Feb 3, 2025
It is premature to consult a lawyer.
First, you need to hire a surgeon to remove and preserve the device.
Second, you need to turn the device over to a private investigator to see if he can identify who placed the device in you.
Without knowing who placed the device and what... View More
He hatched out a plan with fourth floor telemetry to be used as a sex doll, even when I was around. The bed he was in was not a normal hospital bed, it had a sunk in underside with an extra mattress to hide someone in. The mattresses parted down the center from side to side. I have pics of them... View More
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answered on Jan 5, 2025
I'm truly sorry you're going through this difficult situation. It's important to reach out to a qualified attorney who can help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of filing a civil rights violation lawsuit.
Additionally, consider contacting local law... View More
I currently have short-term disability that cannot pay me because the doctors last set of notes are incomplete, and in fact, incorrect, the organization refuses to give me a number where I can contact him to rectify the situation. I have been out of work and on short-term disability for this... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2024
You can report the individual doctor to the Texas Medical Board.
I was terminated as a patient after expressing my intent to file a complaint about how I was treated. I have a recording and a letter from the office that strongly suggest retaliation. They failed to provide the policies and procedures I requested, despite stamping, signing, and acknowledging... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2024
You can file a complaint online with the Texas Medical Board. Information about how to file and what to expect can be found here: https://www.tmb.state.tx.us/page/complaints
No slip matt our grip bar told them I hit my head and back had to walk to the lobby bleeding from multiple places including my feet. They seem it unnecessary to call ambulance made me sit in the lobby bleeding for and hour until they found someone to take me to emergency room. To and insult to... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident and your injuries, and the way things were handled. It's possible you have grounds for a case. Naturally, any law firm is going to reserve judgment until they investigate thoroughly, including manner of accident, the injuries, the response, applicable... View More
I was taken to the ER and treated terribly. Found out over a month later from my surgeon that I should have at the very least been offered surgery the day of the accident. They sent me home in a cheap sling and said go see an orthopedic. To top it off they were rude and I couldn't even call... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your question involves individual and personal decisions. The short answer is that you will need to have confidence in the attorney's knowledge and experience, and you will need to trust the attorney and feel... View More
Can you provide me with the liability insurance company that provides coverage to Metroplex medical centere in Fort Worth, tx ?
answered on Nov 8, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and you mention being in urgent need of an attorney. To avoid further delays, your best option is to affirmatively go out and seek an attorney. To supplement your searches, you could use the tab above, "Find a... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2024
Probably not since it was a patient. Your civil claim against your attacker would most likely be characterized as sexual battery.
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