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DOCTOR ORDERED AN MRI OF WRONG AREA AND HOSP IS BILLING ME FOR THE TEST

If the doctor in fact directed the hospital to perform an MRI on the wrong area of your body, you could arguably sue him for negligence and ask for your co-pay amount as damages. The problem for you would be that suing a physician for medical malpractice is both very technical and an expensive proposition. The cost of your suit would likely be far more than you could reasonably expect to recover from the doctor, even if you win. You can also expect that the doctor may claim that an MRI of...

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If a colonoscopy is thought to be the cause of septic shock, is there any legal recourse?

I assume the colonoscopy was performed in Connecticut based on your description. I am not a Connecticut lawyer so the advice I can give is only general advice applicable to many malpractice cases (but it may not be specifically applicable to yours). Perforation of the colon during colonoscopy is a recognized risk of the procedure. If the colon is perforated, this can lead to sepsis (a severe systemic infection) and septic shock. You do not specifically indicate that a perforation occurred...

Medical malpractice, 12month old baby boy,

Because you live in Alabama, I am assuming the case also involves treatment of your child in Alabama. Since I am not an Alabama lawyer, I cannot specifically advise you on Alabama law but can tell you a bit about principles generally applicable to malpractice cases. If you have specific questions about your rights, you should talk with an attorney licensed in Alabama. In general terms, a malpractice case can be brought when a doctor is negligent and that negligence results in damages. You...

Car accident-three years too late to sue?

You do not say in which state this accident occurred. This is very important because, in most cases, the law of the state in which the accident occurred will govern the applicable statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is the period of time after an accident within which an action must be brought. If you don't file a lawsuit in that period of time, your claim is waived. In Florida, where I practice, the statute of limitations is 4 years. If this is not a Florida case, you should...

Can a parent sue doctor for malpractice for prescribing growth hormone to our 12 year old son

You are a Michigan resident (and I assume your case involves Michigan doctors) so the first thing you should do is familiarize yourself with the Michigan statute of limitations. I am a Florida lawyer so I cannot give you specific advice on Michigan law but I can comment on general legal principles applicable to malpractice cases. You should, of course, consult directly with a Michigan attorney for specific guidance. Use of growth hormones to increase the height of children is somewhat...