Will I recover from the defendant if my damages were already paid by my insurance? If so, do I then have to pay the insurance?

The collateral source rule is a N.J. statutory provision that holds that you cannot recover medical expenses or lost wages that were already...

Your father is entitled to a complete copy of his patient record with the facility and presumably that would disclose the identity of the nurse who...

I was in a Organic Chemistry Lab when a reaction splashed into my nose during mixing. Teacher was not present in lab.

I could envision a claim for negligent supervision under these circumstances, but the difficulty in your claim will be proximate cause. If the...

Can you sue a doctor and not his practice for gross negligence

Placental abruption occurs in about 1% of labors and while it is tragic, it is not often that result of negligence. It is not likely that the...

My insurance paid for my injuries. Does that mean I can't recover money against the Defendant?

I agree with the other answers. Were there any case is worth pursuing really depends on an analysis of the facts of the case as well as an...

Is it legal for a plastic surgeon to make pay for a different procedure that was suppose to be corrected the fist time??

It is very likely that when you signed a consent form there was some language in the document that indicated something along the lines of "results...

Hadfootdrop,7months later had surgeryL4L5 footdrop still persist because it was due to cervical stenosis can I sue?

Cervical stenosis would not cause foot drop, the nerves from the cervical spine do not innervate the lower extremities. Lumbar spinal stenosis...

Please explain preexisting injury and how it can effect me in New Jersey.

You are only entitled to compensation for the injuries related to second accident when pursuing that particular claim. Consequently, any claims...

My husband cut his swollen hand open after doctors in the ER turned him away without running test to see that it was infected. I

It is possible that the second doctor negatively failed to investigate an infection. Based on your description, the first doctor prescribed...

Does this seem like a med malpractice case or can I obtain any monies for pain and suffering for my 11yo son?

Ordinarily, the presence of a keloid scar does not suggest negligence, so at face value it does not seem like you have a viable malpractice claim....