Is there any way around the statute of limitations for medical malpractice or a civil suit against a doctor?
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Answered on November 12, 2019
The answer depends on the details in the paperwork when your original suit was dropped. Chances are the paperwork is final and binding, but there's...
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My wife died from pancatt cancer, i believe she was over prescribed
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Answered on November 12, 2019
I respectfully disagree with my colleague's advice. The statute of limitations for a wrongful death is 2 years, not 2-1/2 years. But more to the...
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What are my legal options in response to an illness that I suffered following a dental procedure?
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Answered on November 11, 2019
It is almost impossible to prove that an infection was due to lack of sterile precautions. Infections can happen despite using every sterile...
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Person injury and mental stress affected?
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Answered on November 11, 2019
If you have a lawyer, you should be asking your lawyer, rather than strangers. But as a general rule, mental health records are deeply personal and...
Can I sue my doctor for prescribing me truvada?
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Answered on November 11, 2019
In the absence of serious, medically-documented adverse reactions or side effects, you have not suffered a harm that will justify a lawsuit....
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My child’s music teacher punched him in the chest which led to being diagnosed in the er which chest contusion can I sue?
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Answered on November 09, 2019
I assume this happened in a public school. You have 90 days from the event to file a Notice of Claim with the Board of Ed. Consult with an attorney...
Do I have grounds for medical malpractice lawsuit? (Botched surgery)
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Answered on November 08, 2019
In concept, the answer is an easy "yes". But whether a case is worthwhile depends on a lot of details. Where is the scar? How big? How conspicuous?...
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What can or can do?
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Answered on November 07, 2019
A train accident case is MUCH easier to prove than a medical malpractice case. Was this "train" accident a NYC subway? If yes, the statute of...
Dr left broken screw in ankle , is this allowed ?
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Answered on November 06, 2019
Whether to take further measures to remove the remaining screw fragment or leave it in place, is a medical judgment depending on the detailed...
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Is it considered medical malpractice if the doctor never sees the patient after admission to a medical facility?
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Answered on November 04, 2019
If there is malpractice there, it cannot be discerned from the question. Lots of people die in hospitals and nursing homes, not due to malpractice...
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