Questions answered by Elizabeth Taylor Herd

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I got my tubes tied and the Dr cut into my uterus while tying my tubes and had to put stitches in it can I file a m law suit

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

Damage to the uterus can happen with a tubal ligation even with care that meets the standard. If you do ultimately recover it is likely that more...

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Is it worth suing a hospital to get health care benefits back? Altered med records to frame as addict=slander preventing move

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

I am not licensed in your state so for specific advice you should seek input from a local attorney. Seems to me that your best practical course is...

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Do I need a medical malpractice attorney?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

Seek another medical opinion. Yours sounds like a complicated procedure. Have you hone back to the original surgeon. You need to keep seeking care.

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I went to doctor and he did a procedure to drain wound no gloves or cleaning is this normal?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 09, 2014

First you would need to prove that proper infection control measures were not taken AND that you suffered damages from these failures. Unless you...

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Need advise my 21 week pregnant daughter needs advice?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

I am so sorry for what your daughter is going through. Unfortunately at 21 weeks it may be dificult or impossible to prove that the baby would...

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Presented for a year with heart symptoms, failed to diagnose congestive heart failure, and poss. a heart attack. Malpractice?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

I agree with Mr Brinkmeyer. Your risk factors, medical history, lab work, etc are all factors that should be looked at including what damage was...

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My doctor treated me for a rash on my foot, which caused open wounds, that I did not have at first. A foul odor occured

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

You have not provided any facts which give us an idea of how you are doing now. Even if this doctor delayed in diagnosing and treating your...

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Horrid breast surgery; massive pain

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 21, 2014

First you need to go see another surgeon if this one will not address your current condition, AND return to see your rheumatologist or treating...

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What can be done to have an insurance company pay property damage and not total my car?

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

Completely agree with Mr. Pate. You really should think through this. It may not be the best option for you to keep this car even if you can get...

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Can a dr be held liable for injuries sustain by an operation.

Elizabeth's answer | Answered on July 18, 2014

You would have to prove that your problems are caused by this surgery. You have not given any facts that support that causation. Often hardware...

Elizabeth Taylor Herd's Answers (3137)

I got my tubes tied and the Dr cut into my uterus while tying my tubes and had to put stitches in it can I file a m law suit

Is it worth suing a hospital to get health care benefits back? Altered med records to frame as addict=slander preventing move

Do I need a medical malpractice attorney?

I went to doctor and he did a procedure to drain wound no gloves or cleaning is this normal?

Need advise my 21 week pregnant daughter needs advice?

Presented for a year with heart symptoms, failed to diagnose congestive heart failure, and poss. a heart attack. Malpractice?

My doctor treated me for a rash on my foot, which caused open wounds, that I did not have at first. A foul odor occured

Horrid breast surgery; massive pain

What can be done to have an insurance company pay property damage and not total my car?

Can a dr be held liable for injuries sustain by an operation.