Can I sue a hospital for violating HIPAA?...

There is no private cause of action for a violation of HIPPA. Even if there was, it would be your Dad who could sue, not you. Your Dad can...

Root canal error by dentist has left major swelling and bruises.

As long as there are no long term problems, which is likely the situation, and obviously the hope, then the short answer is no, there is not a case...

I broke my leg in a car accident, the person who hit me did not have insurance. My uninsured motorist policy only has $15,000

It is very difficult to get money from an uninsured driver who has little in the way of assets. First, if you get the 15,000 from your own...

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If a medical person gives my medical info to someone after I specifically told them not to release it can I sue them?

In general, no, you can't sue for monetary damages simply by virtue of a violation of HIPPA privacy laws. As stated, you can report them, they can...

Csection Malpractice:

As already stated, you need to consult with a medical malpractice attorney and have your entire record reviewed to see if there has been...

If the word 'negligent' is absent in a complaint, is that enough to show that negligence isn't being claimed?

Unlikely, the person filing the complaint can amend it, add claims, correct errors, and in fact, even at the time of trial, the Judge has a right...

Do I have a case for a malpractice lawsuit

If you had your baby, and you and your baby are healthy, then in all likelihood, even if the medical staff provided inappropriate medical care,...

I was involved in a hit ad run car accident where i broke my neck. The state police took and report and there also happened to b

Absolutely. First, if you have car insurance, or live with a relative who had car insurance, then you can bring a claim under your own policy -...

Dental filling leads to Root Canal, can I sue the dentist who did the filling?

Very unlikely to have a case, and even if so, a case that would be worth enough money to support the costs of experts needed for the case. ...

Is it worth bringing a medical malpractice lawsuit even if there is an extremely low chance of success just for the settlement?

Your statements are confusing. If it is clear that your doctor deviated from accepted medical standards of care in his treatment of you, and it...