Can I get the charges dropped for a public intoxication if i was i a car accident?

You were in public. That will never work as a defense. If you have been charged with public intoxication, it may be tempting to simply pay the...

Is a contract signed while under shock (after car accident) legal?

The agreement may or may not be enforceable. Still under shock so she signs documents? It is much easier than you are making this. Retain a...

Would my late husbands doctor be liable for wrongful death (medical malpractice) as a directly contributing factor in his death?

I am very sorry for your loss. I do not see a claim here. HOwever there is a lawyer who has a national reputation for handling such cases. I...

Is this Informed Consent form to broad in scope

It is broad but the consent does not allow the surgeon to do anything she wants. Lets use your example. You're are having surgery to fix your...

I am very sorry for your loss. First this is not a medical malpractice issue. Second there is no cause of action for the government not doing as...

Can doctors be liable under patient abandonment?

Based on what you provide the simple answer is no. Your "doctors" cannot be liable for what you call "patient abandonment. You do not provide...

Malpractice is care and treatment that falls below the applicable standard of care and causes injury. This is not a malpractice issue. It is...

May I Sue someone for violating the HIPPA law on the grounds of patient confidentiality?

What occurred may very well be a HiPPA violation. The Act however does not provide for a private cause of action. If an entity violates HIPAA, the...

Can I sue someone for not providing auto insurance after an accident?

YOu can sue the other driver for damage to your car. You cannot sue the other driver for not offering you insurance information.

Can a hospital be held responsible for the overdose of dialadid that caused my husband to go into respiratory arrest and coma?

Certainly the mismanagement of medication that causes injury can be the basis of a medical negligence claim. Not only must be shown that what was...