Would I have to live in a state to file a law suit on a doctor?

I would add one observation to Mr. Hurd's excellent answer. On it's face this is not a promising fact pattern for a medical malpractice case. Many...

Can an emergency room doctor refuse a heart attack patient a TPA drug

tPA is a drug that helps strokes sometimes. It should be used only in accordance with certain strict guidelines. All hospitals have them. If the...

What can I do when I didn't receive proper medical treatment?

Whether you have grounds to bring an action based on failure to diagnose and treat a stroke in the emergency room depends on very specific facts,...

Can a lawyer file a lawsuit against a hosptial if clilent is still under treatment and a patient of said hospital?

Sorry to hear about this tragedy. It depends on where your cousin is in the course of treatment. It's never too early to call a lawyer and ask for...

If you didn't give the attorney permission, it is unethical. If you got your money, it probably isn't illegal. You may be surprised to see that...

Is $10000 dollars for an attorney to high to spend on tax litigation?

I don't practice in tax, but the same principle applies to any type of litigation. Legal services are expensive. Plenty of lawyers charge $300 per...

I had a car accident on march 2008 i was a pedestrian hi by a car with fracture L1,L2,L3,L5 low back

If a case was filed in 2008 in any of the boroughs of New York City, it would not be unusual for it to take this long to get to trial. To look it...

Can I sue for malpractice?

Aside from the modest damages, you have a causation problem. If your own doctor can't tell you what is causing your symptoms, how do you expect to...

Does statute of limitations of medical malpractice apply if damage occured after the two year limit?

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice for a minor in NY is 2 1/2 years from the 18th birthday, or 10 years from the date of the...

How do I change lawyers, and what's the fallout?

You have a perfect right to change lawyers. It can cost you money and time, though, because the new lawyer will need to get up to speed in the...