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Jeffrey Edward Martin
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer.
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Attorney answers:

  1. John Elliott Leighton
  2. Jeffrey Edward Martin

Malpractice, serious negligence and other by a doctor and nurses, still suffering 2 this day

Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - almost 4 years ago.

In reviewing my previous answer, I need to make a correction and would like to make an additional comment: First, the applicable statute of limitations in the State of Washington will apply. Second, given your anxiety disorder you need to find a caring and compassionate lawyer who will help you understand the process of a lawsuit so as to reduce any accompanying anxiety as well as to help you deal with problems in the case as they develop. As I tell my clients, during the pendency of a...

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Attorney answers:

  1. John Elliott Leighton
  2. Jeffrey Edward Martin

Malpractice, serious negligence and other by a doctor and nurses, still suffering 2 this day

Asked by a user in Seattle, WA - almost 4 years ago.

Given only the brief facts you have included in your question, I can not comment on the merits of any potential malpractice case. However, please keep in mind that there are strict time deadlines - formally referred to as "statutes of limitation' - that must be complied with in order to preserve and protect your rights. If the medical malpractice occurred in Seattle, you will have to look to Seattle law to determine the deadline by which a lawsuit MUST be filed. Failing to have a lawsuit on...