Michele G Pearson’s Answers

It sounds very disappointing to have gone through the surgery, rehab, and recovery only to have to live with a poor result. That said, there could be many reasons for that result, and yes, one of them could be the failure of a product, the DePuy hip. Of primary importance as you consider your options is to be aware of the following issues, and as you read these, put aside your own medical concern for the moment and think of this as the framework for medical malpractice claims, and or product...

There are several very important issues in your question. First, a will has several essential components, and depending on its age, may or may not have some very important updated language. Still, you should remember that a will is meant to communicate one's sincere wishes about distribution of property, both real estate property and other belongings. Second, the executor of a will has distinct duties under the law. Third, whether the estate is small or large, the probate process in...

You should not need either. Your medical record is yours. Call the office of the provider and tell them you want a complete copy of your medical record. They may charge you for the copies. They may also ask you why you want them. You do not have to tell them anything, just that you want a copy of your records. Tell them also to include all notes, imaging, correspondence including emails, x rays, etc. Give them a timeframe, usually three days is plenty. Look at what you get to determine...

Your question is a little bit ambiguous, so I have a varied answer. I will answer it as though the issue you present could mean different things. Assuming that the document(s) were written and executed properly, here is what occurs to me as helpful. Your questions could mean that there is a power of attorney (POA) executed by Person A that puts two of your sibliing in charge of either financial issues for Person A or of healthcare issues for Person A. Moreover, it could mean that they...

First, You should know that the situation you describe is very typical with regard to a low offer from the negligent party's insurance company. Second, you should be very careful about on what you rely to arrive at a fair settlement. I say this because you must resolve your injuries to a medically stable situation before you really know the compensation to which you are entitled. Only a doctor should provide an opinion about that. Without that knowledge you may be settling to low. Or, you...

Yes, passengers who suffer any type of injury (physical, mental, and potentially others) as passengers due to the negligence of the driver can sue the negligent driver. Because you have insurance, you are covered for this. Because you have insurance your insurance company will provide a defense for you. Your duty is to cooperate with that defense attorney. Note: Often, very often, in the excited adrenaline stage immediately following an accident, people might not feel pain. Sometimes it...

I am so sorry to hear about your mom's surgery outcome. To answer your question, in medical malpractice you must prove the following: 1. the provider owed a duty to the patient; 2. the provider failed to deliver on that duty, called breach of duty; 3. the provider caused the harm that is complained of; 4. there is actual quantifiable harm. Now, that sounds pretty sterile to most people, so let's put it into context. If your mom went in for a routine tonsillectomy, and the Dr. A removed...

I am sorry that you are trying to deal with this bill during what sounds like a painful episode for your husband. I believe that the answer to your question about whether you need a lawyer is "no." I will tell you why. First, the ambulance company was ordered and dispatched by someone who believed that your husband's situation might be critical. It was their medical opinion, and this is why your husband sought the urgent care at that facility. So, it is difficult to argue that someone with...

My colleagues have addressed the essential issues: your entitlement to an accounting under the law (RPC); that the delay is unprofessional; and your remedies with the WSBA. There is one other issue that may be in operation. That issue is whether you have been "made whole" under the law. This tenet holds that if the proceeds of an insurance policy are exhausted, the rights of either reimbursement or of subrogation to entities that have paid bills on your behalf, such as medical insurance...

I am sorry to hear of your fall. There are a few essential issues that have to be nailed down for a personal injury attorney to recommend pursuing a cause of action against the dealership. Our experience in slip and fall cases has shown that many times, the owner indeed was "on notice" of the problem. The law is well-settled on most slip and fall issues in WA, but it's the facts and circumstances that make aligning the case law with the specific negligence troublesome, but certainly not...