Is it malpractice if a dentist performed a routine procedure incorrectly resulting in a severe infection and tooth extraction?

Likely not, as infection is often a common risk of surgery. Get your records and consult a lawyer to make sure. Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office...

I can only guess why you are obtaining them instead of him. I cannot tell if you are divorced, he is deceased, or what. If you are still...

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Well, there is only property damage and so this is a much lesser offense than leaving the scene of an accident which caused injury. If you are...

I had an injury at work- this was six months ago. I am now receiving bills. Is there a time frame for employer to accept/deny?

If you are represented, your only option is to consult with him or her. I cannot help you. If bills remain unpaid, this is a sign there is a...

After 3 years, 3 doctors ,2 ime's, 1 surgery . And the same symptoms pain and swelling and no diagnoses for my hand now what?

Problem is RSD is one of those diagnoses not accepted by insurance companies, meaning they will contest your case. You are limited to two doctors...

In January I had a 2 level fusion in my lower back. Surgery seemed to go well until a couple months later. Lawsuit?

Hard to know, as bones may fail to heal without malpractice. Go see a lawyer with your medical records to have them reviewed by an expert. This...

Accident - 8.24.11 Summons - 3.19.13 Insurance company originally said everything is fine, obviously not the case. what next?

Relax. Your old carrier will cover you up to your policy limits of $20,000 per person and $40,000 per incident. The $50,000 is just the...

So you paid but your friend's name is on the title? Without a good written agreement to the contrary, unfortunately, I'd say you are out of...

Workers' Compensation in Illinois has a lien on repayment of the monies it paid out for TTD, medical, and permanency PPD, IF you recover from a...

Can I sue my doctor for a tubal? I was in labor

Likely there is no malpractice. Consult an attorney to verify. Stephen L. Hoffman Law Office of Stephen L. Hoffman LLC Chicago,...