Statute of limitation for malpractice

Mr. Burdo gave you a good answer regarding the statute of limitations. Based on the information in your question, if the first doctor is in New...

I cut my thumb @ ER told DR it was numb and could not bend it. The DR told me the tendon was not cut.

It's worth looking into. If a tendon injury to a hand is not promptly diagnosed, it can become much more difficult to treat, and sometimes it can't...

When you have a wrongful death suit against a bar can you get more then they are insured for

I hope this is a general inquiry and not a result of a tragedy in your family. This is called a dram shop case. They are hard to settle or win....

Do I need a lawyer for my car accident

You absolutely need a lawyer, and a good one. Insurance companies take advantage of unrepresented claimants every time. Back injuries can be...

My sister had ankle surgery 7 monthes ago. It is now much worse/will need 2nd surgery. Should she file a malpractice lawsuit?

A bad result from surgery is not in itself proof of malpractice. Ankle injuries can be very serious and hard to treat successfully. I disagree with...

Can i sue for medical malpractice?

I fail to see how you were injured by the ER doctor failing to diagnose the herniated disc unless there is proof that you needed emergency surgery...

Can an attorney urge a client not to pay medical expenses (prior agreed to be paid), and take their fee from the full settlemen

Take another look at your retainer contract. It would be extraordinarily unusual for the medical bills or liens to be paid off the top before...

On its face, this does not seem like a situation where the opposing party's attorney could be removed. There are bad lawyers out there, but unless...

What legal specialty handles injury in a SNF?

There are lawyers who specialize in nursing home cases. They are different from malpractice cases against hospitals and doctors. You can find one...

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You are unlikely to be arrested. You should report this to your auto insurer immediately and let them deal with it. They will assign a lawyer for...