Is the principle surgeon responsible for making sure that anesthesia consent is signed? Or is it a hospital responsibility?

Primarily it is the responsibility of anesthesiologist and hospital. But this may be academic. A "pure" lack of informed case is very...

Is this a legitimate medical malpractice claim? Is it worth pursuing? What happened to standard of care ??

I would think that if you contacted experienced medical malpractice counsel in your area that you should not have difficulty finding...

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Proper Medical Help Denied at Hospital / Released symptomatic, wrong diagnosis, inaccurate discharge / and no follow-up care

I agree with much of the prior poster. I would also add that CSF leaks are notoriously difficult to fix, and are notoriously unpleasant to...

My question is does my Mother have a case?

You certainly have strong indications of malpractice. We would be happy to review this matter. First, collapsing a lung should not ordinarily...

What is needed in NY to Amend Medical Records WRONG DIAGNOSIS in 2010 to continuous Wrong Meds through out 2013/2014

There is in fact a procedure whereby medical records can be formally amended in New York (typically by adding a statement). Here is a link you may...

Is it malpractice for a "holistic" chiropractic office to have a protocol for patients to be x-ray every three months?

There are several interesting issues embedded in this question. Medically, I highly doubt that any reputable medical association, including...

I would like to know what key evidence would play apart in a wrongful death case ?

I'm sorry about your loss. If you think that his girlfriend played a role in his death, I agree with the poster who described this as (at least in...

I agree with posters who indicate that you may well have a situation of malpractice (failure to provide standard of care in diagnosis) but marginal...

I need a malpractice lawyer for damages caused by the use of a metallic wallstent for a benign stricture in my bile duct.

I agree with other posters that you should consult with a medical malpractice attorney in your State for a careful evaluation. I did want to...

Can i sue a veteran doctor and continue to receive my veteran benefits

The VA is absolutely forbidden from stopping your care due to a lawsuit. That said, you need to see an attorney with experience in Federal Court...