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My mother had surgery today and the doctors told my father she was dead, but turns out she wasn't. Could I sue?
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Answered on January 24, 2014
I am sorry that your family has experienced this. Many states have statutes that apply to the rights of nursing home residents. I don't think...
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If a lawyer knows that the other party has responded and the court did not receive it what is the lawyer supposed to do
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Answered on January 23, 2014
I don't agree that the opposing counsel has no obligation here. If you serve a response on me, and I am aware I cannot represent to the court that...
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What are my options for fighting insurance company regarding level of care that my wife receives for Guillain Barre Syndrome?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
I agree that the treating physician can be a great advocate for the coverage of the expenses related to care and in terms of defining the candidacy...
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Anything I can do about an auto accident with recently expired insurance?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
I think you need to call a local coverage attorney to inquire about an action against the company handling your payments, especially in light of...
How do I insure that my car gets fixed and not release the insurance company from liability until I am sure?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
First, you should only be signing a release if one is resquired for property damages. Most times the insurer will include a clause that indicates...
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Can my mother file a lawsuit after a sponge was left after her surgery?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
That sounds like an obvious mistake that is actionable. You should contact a local attorney for evaluation of the claim and damages.
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Is there anything my father can do if a doctor damaged his vocal chords while performing a mediastinoscopy? Just curious!
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Answered on January 23, 2014
your father may have experienced a risk of the procedure. In addition, if he has health insurance that insurer will have to be paid back out of...
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I need a good attorney that specializes in malpractice, and privacy violations.
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Answered on January 23, 2014
in addition to proving the disclosure you will also have to prove that you suffered damages related to the disclosure. You have not indicated that...
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Are their any malpractice attorney willing to work hard for my husband ?.
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Answered on January 23, 2014
I know that this is frustrating to you, however, what you may be running into are lawyers who cannot take the case because the expense associated...
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Would a doctor telling me that I have a disease that could potentially kill me if I don't get treated be considered malpractice?
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Answered on January 23, 2014
First - is there some indication that this is not based in truth, and secondly, what damages occurred because of this advice? Even if you were...
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