answered on Dec 23, 2018
The first step is to gather the pertinent medical records and contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to discuss the case. If the lawyer is interested in the case, they will review the records and inform you whether your should further pursue the case. If you have trouble gathering the... View More 
Hello, Can you please let me know if a patient is disabled and injured and got to the nearest ER for an unrelated problem, can the ER Doctor make a list of items ( symptoms ) they can NOT come there for ? The patient is suffering from a chronic condition. The pateint has a mass on back under skin... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2018
I'm sorry that someone wasn't treated well at the hospital. In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific obligations on... View More
I believe that his issues are as a direct result of malpractice on the part of the memory care community in which he was living. At the suggestion of the care manager at the hospital, I contacted the Fredericksburg Adult Protective Services and the Va State Dept. of Licensing. She also suggested... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2018
I don't see a question in your statement of facts, but assuming that your question is whether or not you would have a case against the memory caregiver, it is not possible to tell. There are so many variables and other facts to discover before an opinion can be made. Additionally, you must... View More
The first surgery failed due to the screw broke an plate shifted now they went thru my back it's been since last July 2017 an I feel like I don't get what I deserve I only get a weekly workman's comp check an they are 3 weeks behind
answered on Dec 10, 2018
You seem to have a complicated situation. You would best be served by retaining an experienced workers compensation lawyer to assist you. I have over 35 years experience. I will be out of my office until Friday.
answered on Sep 26, 2018
The compensation amount would be determined in part by the severity of the injury/complications caused by the offending item. Please feel free to contact me at 703-871-5060 to discuss.
Rich Nagle
answered on Jul 30, 2018
You should contact a lawyer who specializes in birth injury cases. I am happy to speak with you regarding the claim as I have handled dozens of birth injury claims in my career. www.trialhawk.com
answered on Apr 6, 2018
You were told wrong.
Obtain all medical records and see an experienced medical malpractice attorney for review by a medical expert.
The doctors did not properly explain that this was a possible side effect. Does this constitute malpractice even though the surgery went well otherwise?
answered on Feb 23, 2018
Maybe. If the risk of infertility was not disclosed but under the prevailing standard of care a reasonable physician would have done so and if your sister would have declined the procedure had she been so warned the elements would be in oplacw for a successful med mal claim.
The question is: "Have you ever been diagnosed with, or treated for, alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental or physical impairment
or anger management? " and if you answer yes, the subsequent question is "Explain and provide dates and locations of all treatment or evaluations... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
Depends on the issue. Ask the insurer for the definitions.
The follow up seems to mean any treatment during the impairment period--who were the providers, who was the treating physician or clinician.
answered on Feb 19, 2018
The short answer is you likely have a claim although the value of the claim from a settlement/jury award perspective may not be significant. A closer review of the facts would reveal the extent of the damages and, hence, the potential value of your claim.
I need to have surgery again because doctor did not do surgery correctly. I have difficulty walking due to severe pain and swelling in my foot and leg. I use a power chair for mobility most of the time.
answered on Feb 14, 2018
Yes if there was substandard care provided. Consultation with an attorney will shed light on that question.
www.trialhawk.com
answered on Feb 14, 2018
That depends on whether or not there was a breach of medical standards of care. Do you have reason to believe inappropriate care was given? If so consultation with a lawyer to review your claim would be the next step. www.trialhawk.com.
I recently received a letter from my chiropractic group telling me that my particular doctor was no longer with the group. It also informed me that they had reviewed my records and were “discharging me from the practice”. I would no longer be able to see any of their doctors, effectively... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Maybe find out what the problem is so that if it's a way you present you can avoid problems in the future. A physician can chose who they will see. There are many other chiropractors out there, many of them good. Try another.
the specialist found I had a broken bone after second set of xrays. Do I have a case against 1st doctor that said I had a sprain.
answered on Sep 11, 2017
Not unless it was something so clear on an x ray it couldn't have been seen. Assuming your limb didn't swell up significantly, it could have looked like a sprain, acted like a sprain, but wasn't . This is especially true of "occult" fractures which aren't magic, just... View More
I would like to know if its legal in Virginia to have hidden cameras in the Emergency Room private exam rooms ? I know when you sign into the ER you have to consent to many forms. Not sure of this may include consenting to having your rights violated in a room you expect to have privacy in with... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
Given the level of violence in ER's not likely it is a violation.
Methyldopa was prescribed for hypertension February 2017. She constantly paid for repeat doctor visits complaining of body weakness, nausea and achy joints. Doctor advised nothing was wrong. She finally went to the emergency room where she was diagnosed with acute hepatitis and referred to a... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Was the cirrhosis caused by or merely made worse by the drug? Contact a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn that handles medical cases--they give free consults.
I was coming around a blind turn roads wet truck in road but in grass four ways on blocking a car in a ditch a SUV on lEdit parked with no four ways light on coming around the turn wet roads truck won't stop was sliding into the SUV so I went off the end bank so I wouldn't hit the SUV no... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2017
Possible but unlikely. If you do plead not guilty.
However, possible one of the others may be responsible for your damages. Why not contact a member of the Va. Trial Lawyers Assn? They give free consults.
answered on Apr 21, 2017
The problem is that the value of the animal is basically the market value.However there may be other things involved.Start with members of the Va. trial Lawyers Assn-they give free consults.
A large hospital was careless. negligent and did not take REASONABLE care or even any possible protocol for transferring 7 years of medical records. We were notified by the Regional Director there has been a breech with this and of course I am sick with worry/ The hospital tried to cover up the... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Generally no. If you can show there was in fact some definite use of the information by someone for identity theft you may have a claim.
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