Questions answered by Scott W. Leeds

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Five Children Adult survivors over the age of 30 of a parent dying last year, if some do not want to be considered for lawsuit?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 06, 2013

As personal representative, the law requires that you bring the claim on behalf of all survivors. Your siblings can waive that right after full...

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Is it wrongful death attorney or personal injury attorney that I need for someone who died after being struck by school bus?

Scott's answer | Answered on August 05, 2013

Generally, any attorney who handles personal injury will also handle wrongful death. The only difference is that a death caused by a public school...

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How do I get my deseaced husbands records when he went to this doctor and his mom was with him they put her instead of me?

Scott's answer | Answered on July 17, 2013

As the surviving wife, you have the right to request the medical records directly from the providers. If they refuse, you may need to hire an...

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Wife got a staphylococcus coagulase negative infection in her vertibre after back surgery, could we sue doctor or hospital

Scott's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Staph coagulase negative is normal bacteria flora found in the human body. It is not uncommon to see the bacteria in the presence of surgery,...

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What rights do illegal aliens have to make personal injury claims.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 30, 2013

Your friend has a right to bring a claim even though he is not here legally. Of course, his residency status will be addressed and although...

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My brother is in a coma from being operated on and his wife will not let the family find out from the hospital how he is doing.

Scott's answer | Answered on April 22, 2013

Under privacy guidelines, your brother's wife does not have to provide you information regarding your brother. If there are other family issues...

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Can you get severe pancreatis from an ercp procedure?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Unfortunately, Pancreatitis following ERCP is a known complication. The bile duct and pancreatic duct are next to each other and this complication...

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If i dislocated my shoulder before in a different state will the insurance company find out? or will they even care?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

Not only will they find out, when they find out you run a high risk that your case will be dismissed for fraud and/or failing to provide relevant...

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Is the loss of consortium claim incorporated in the original suit brought forth by the injured plaintiff party

Scott's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

Loss of consortium is required to be pled in the original complaint. If the claim is not brought, it will be waived. If the claim is still pending,...

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One year old eye injury from Air-soft gun at teen friends home. Is this a homeowners policy issue- too late to pursue?

Scott's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

I am sorry to hear about your son's injury. Based upon your description, the statute of limitations would be 4 years from the date of the injury....

Scott W. Leeds's Answers (51)

Five Children Adult survivors over the age of 30 of a parent dying last year, if some do not want to be considered for lawsuit?

Is it wrongful death attorney or personal injury attorney that I need for someone who died after being struck by school bus?

How do I get my deseaced husbands records when he went to this doctor and his mom was with him they put her instead of me?

Wife got a staphylococcus coagulase negative infection in her vertibre after back surgery, could we sue doctor or hospital

What rights do illegal aliens have to make personal injury claims.

My brother is in a coma from being operated on and his wife will not let the family find out from the hospital how he is doing.

Can you get severe pancreatis from an ercp procedure?

If i dislocated my shoulder before in a different state will the insurance company find out? or will they even care?

Is the loss of consortium claim incorporated in the original suit brought forth by the injured plaintiff party

One year old eye injury from Air-soft gun at teen friends home. Is this a homeowners policy issue- too late to pursue?