Was wondering if the Dr negligence cost me to lose a lot of time and stay in a lot more pain then necessary.

If necrosis of the femoral head occurs in 95% of the cases it may be difficult to prove that the doctor's delay in diagnosis made a difference. You...

Do I have a solid medical malpractice case if my doctor was indicted (and is currently in jail) for prescription drug crimes?

More relevant questions would be (1) was the Xanax appropriately prescribed for your specific clinical presentation (including the duration of...

Am I able to sue the hospital or the surgeon?

If your injury was due to malpractice, you may have a claim against the physician and the hospital. You should consult an experienced medical...

Is it worth bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit even if there is an extremely low chance of success just for the settlement?

In order to sustain a medical malpractice action you will have to obtain an affidavit of merit (AOM), a legal document executed by an expert in the...

My son is 18 years old and is autistic. He hurt himself (SIB) and was sent to a local ER. After the care of the ER

It is hard to know why he was transferred to that hospital without knowing all of the facts. If you are your son's legal guardian (since he is 18...

Is a medical injury settlement non-taxable if the settlement doesn't specifically state it isn't punitive?

You would be well-advised to consult an attorney prior to settling such a claim, if you haven't already done so. An attorney still may be able to...

Reached MMI

MMI means that the treating doctor believes that you will not gain benefit from further treatment. Assuming that you do not have reason to believe...

I AM A CUSTOMER AT RITE AID. I HAVE PARKINSON'S DISEASE, AND TAKE MANY PRESCRIPTIONS.I JUST REFILLED MY REQUIP XL 8MG ONCE A DAY

The pharmacy should be willing to refund you the difference in price, if any, between the prescription that was dispensed and the one that should...

Can the doctors office make me pay to make copies of documents I do not want?

If you did want a copy of your records, the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 13:35-6.5(c)(4)) would allow your doctor to charge you as...

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I think my dentist gave me an infection. My dentist used a drill bit that already had blood on it and I have it on video.

It sounds as if the question of infection from a previously-used drill is separate from the issue of whether or not there was malpractice in the...