When changing lawyers is there a fee involved leaving the first one?

There are two types of liens that the outgoing lawyer has: a retaining lien and a charging lien. The outgoing lawyer will have a retaining lien...

It is likely that the massage therapist caused a transient nerve damage to the nerves in your neck known as the brachial plexus and perhaps an...

Can a doctor lie to their patient about the proceduer or surgery they performed

This is known as a "phantom operation", when the surgeon fails to perform the surgery that was promised. If you can prove that your doctor failed...

Should I seek on out a lawyer for a wrong med that has caused me to have my thyroid removed

The Physicians Desk Reference ("PDR") is the best source for determining whether the medication was contraindicated in your case. Google...

I have wrongful death case going on my sister and my niece and daughter are on the papers I am admistrator

The money for "pain and suffering" (or non-economic damages) will be divided according to the intestacy laws of New York, pursuant to the Estates...

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Doctor made a medical mistake kidney problem

If you have no permanent harm to the function of your kidney, your damages will be close to nothing. Protein in the urine is an abnormal...

Doctor liability

The statute of limitations on a wrongful death claim in New York is 2 years from the date of death. Unfortunately, the statute of limitations has...

I just learned that a Physician's assistant was instructed by a corporation to inject expired medication into a patient

As long as the patient recovers and there are no long-lasting injuries, there will be no lawsuit or claim arising from this medication error. The...

I had sub tarsal fusion , it feel like the screws are sticking out passed bone,

It is relatively common for surgical screws to protrude or loosen after surgery. Even if a second surgery is necessary, the protruding screw is an...

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What to do if a doctor fails to tie a main artery during surgery?

The cutting or perforation of an artery during surgery is not a deviation from the standard of care in almost all cases. The perforation of an...