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Time limit to sue Dr for bunion surgery My surgery was done in August of 2003 at St Joseph Hospital Tawas Michigan

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

I am not licensed in MI, but I doubt seriously that any state has a statutory limitation period of 10 years from the alleged negligent act. ...

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Had right of way, other car didn't yield and hit me. Both insured by Farmers. They split liability 10% - me, 90% - other. Fair?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

I agree that you should contact a lawyer and fight this. You might find someone who is interested I taking them on.

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Is this medical malpractice?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

Hopefully the symptoms documented in your treatment records will be helpful in establishing that the nerve problem developed due to the delay. If...

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Lawyer overcharged me in advance and now neither settling my case nor replying to my emails/calls.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

I think you are entitled to the unearned retainer and have a right to an accounting. I think you need to ask for that in writing. I am also going...

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I was recently deposed in a civil case. The Plaintiff's lawyer noticed I had some notes with me, and asked that he obtain them.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

First, the attorney deposiing you owes you no duty of care. Second, if you have notes that you are testifying from it is appropriate for them to...

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Is there a malpractice suit?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

You may have a causation issue. IN other words, even if the treatment for Crohns had been administered the outcome might not have been prevented. ...

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Does anyone know where I can obtain the law on if a Doctor's office is required to provide the contact info of a prior Doctor

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

I think that this is a little tricky since you cannot provide care without a supervising physician. IF you do not have a supervising physician...

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Medical malpractice lawyer settled the case outside court. She is not sending me settlement paper which is costing me my license

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

I agree that if you were insured you should contact your carrier about this. It is always a good idea to put your requests in writing, and I am...

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Could a learning/speech disability be linked to medical malpractice if umbilical cord prolapse resulted from doctor manipulation

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

Possibly but because this is a military doctor your claim would be a federal tort claim and you need a medical negligence lawyer who handles...

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I was diagnosed with two diseases i didnt have and failed on a pre-employment physical.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on February 23, 2014

Have you tried to inform the employer. If the employer paid for the physical by informing them you may get the doctors attention. This sounds...

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