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Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer by the third MD after the prior two misdiagnosed months apart. Case to win?

The previous answers are correct. It is important that your sister contact an attorney right away. Her medical records need to be reviewed by an expert before a decision can be made about the strength of her case.

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A friend broke our new camera, should she pay us the $250 we spent or just replace it with the same thing?

The value of the camera is not what you paid for it but what it is worth when it was broken. Therefore, the actual value is less than the replacement value since it was a 6 month old used camera. Replacement value is the most you should request. If she buys you a new camera, you are in a better position than you were before she broke your 6 month old used camera. If she buys you a 6 month old used camera then you are in exactly the same position you were before she broke your camera. You...

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Legal Advice on Likely Outcome 6mo With A Public Defender Just Hired A Private Att Charged W

You are the captain of the ship. It does not matter if you have a private attorney or a public one. If you want your case to be handled properly, make sure your attorney is listening to you and working hard for you. Don't sit back and hope your attorney is doing something. Take an active role in your case. Many attorney are extremely busy and overworked. They might be working hard on your case and too busy to keep you updated. Or they might be working on other cases so there is nothing...

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Eye surgery went wrong - WA State

I am sorry to hear about your situation. You can file a lawsuit without an attorney. You can also operate on your eye without a doctor. I would not advise you to do either. Medical negligence cases are very difficult to prove. You must have expert testimony to support your case. Just because the first surgery was not successful, does not mean the doctor breached the standard of care. You should contact an attorney who handles medical malpractices cases and ask him/her to review your claim.

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Car accident settlement

There are many variables that will determine the value of your claim. A short answer on AVVO is not the proper forum to evaluate those variables. You should contact an attorney who can assist you and asnwer your questions. Most attorneys working in the personal injury field will provide a free initial consultation. The insurance company is not goint to offer you "fair value" for your claim unless you have shown them that you will accept nothing less than fair value. The only entity...

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I was hit by a state patrol, what are my rights?

I am sorry to hear about your collision and injuries. I am sure this is a very stressful time for you. You are entitled to have all your damages compensated. That can include cost of a rental car, lost wages, medical bills, emotional distress, physical pain and suffering. Becuase you have been injured by a state employee you need to file a claim with the WSP. You must file a claim before you can file a lawsuit. However, it is always best to wait until you have been seen by a medical...

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36 weeks pregnant Rear-ended by a suburban at 45mph. Husband and 3yr were in car, caused preterm labor, what are we entitled to?

I am sorry to hear about your collision and injuries. I have had clients who were pregnant when involved in car crashes so I know how emotionally traumtic it can be for a mother. You are entitled to be compensated for all your damages. It does not sound like the extent of your damages has been determined. Do not accept any settlement too early. It would be wise of you to hire an experience personal injury attorney who can help you navigate the claims process and make sure you get a fair...

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What statute states that the Hospital is allowed to charge the public defender's office for copies of a patient's medical record

WAC 246-08-400 Agency filings affecting this section How much can a medical provider charge for searching and duplicating medical records? RCW 70.02.010(15) allows medical providers to charge fees for searching and duplicating medical records. The fees a provider may charge cannot exceed the fees listed below: (1) Copying charge per page: (a) No more than one dollar and four cents per page for the first thirty pages; (b) No more than seventy-nine...

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My dad was killed by a drunk driver. No assets. We are settling with the ins co. of the negligent driver. Who does it pay to?

I am sorry to hear about your tragic loss. It is very important that you speak to attorney before attempting to settle anything. There could be claims against other parties that you have not considered. For example, there may be a claim for over-service if the drunk driver was served at a public establishment. There may be a claim for unsafe road design if that contributed ot the cause of the collision. There may be a claim against the car manufacturer if the airbag failed, or the seat-...

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What can I do?

You should probably speak to an attorney right away. You can also file a complaint with the EEOC.

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