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answered on Jan 9, 2024
It is a potential case. But such cases can be very difficult to prove it was from negligence as infection can occur even in the absence of negligence.
My mom went to hospital because she thought she was having a stroke. The doctors said they were gonna do a bunch of tests. The doctors didn’t do any tests, saying they have patients that were sicker than her so they discharged her and dismissed it as an issue related to her other neurological... View More 
answered on Jun 23, 2023
Yes there is a potential case. Another doctor will have to evaluate what was done or not done, review the standard of care, and determine what would have been avoided if there was not malpractice. Consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys.
A little over a yr ago I had to have some dental work done at Cloud dental in St. Albans. The procedure was was anything but desirable. It started off with being demanded to produce a pregnancy test before I could have any work done, even after I explained that I had had a hysterectomy yrs prior.... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2020
A Vermont attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. As a general matter, doctors or dentists are free to choose who they treat. There are exceptions to this premise under a doctor-patient relationship. And there are settings where a third-party relationship where a... View More
Doctor knew the information was false but still didn’t remove it which is also libel
answered on Nov 1, 2019
It could be libel. It depends on the substance and context, which could mean the difference between mere medical inaccuracy and damage to one's character and reputation. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
It has never come back.He admitted to my primary Dr.that he might of hit the nerves.Sonow the front tip kills me and the side that he did still hurts and he killed the nerves on the side to which still hasn't been done the right why. I live in Vermont what should I do i have to live with... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2017
Talk to a member of the Vermont Assn for Justice--they give free consults.
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