Can I sue a doctor for misdiagnosis?

Based upon your recitation of facts, this does "sound" like a doctor slipping with age. To file a med mal case in Illinois, a doctor must review...

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I was in a car wreck - lots of damage but not enough to total it. Do I have any options?

Unless you consult a lawyer and plan to sue it is likely her carrier will not total yours. Much depends on who her carrier is too. Generally, 75%...

While living in Japan a chiropractor there adjusted my back that resulted in a herniated disc. Can I seek funds from the US?

I believe you would be under the jurisdiction of Japan, unless you worked for a U.S. government entity that might be treated differently. These...

Can my lawyer do this?

Since you are represented by the person you refer to as "my lawyer," I cannot offer advice. I assume that you trust this person and that, despite...

I was diagnosed in Feb 2009 with cystocele of the bladder and some uterine descent.

Based upon what the second doctor mentioned about the operating room notes as well as the billing "disparity," you may have a case. If you have...

Physician wants to do consulting work with claims and litigation

I would think it depends upon where your heart is. If you tend to want to help plaintiffs, you should look at plaintiff's firms and if you believe...

I had a placental abruption, preterm labor, and was only seen by nurses. is any of this worth looking into getting a lawyer??

There is virtually no way to determine whether it is possible that malpractice was committed without at least a brief review of the medical...

What do i do when a pedistrian hit my car and it wasnt my fualt.?

Report this to your insurance carrier immediately and explain the facts to them as you did in your question. Liability will be evaluated by your...

Cab hit me, lied, police report inaccurate. What options do I have?

Not much to do honestly if your carrier can't convince the cab carrier to pay. I'd be happy to discuss your options. Stephen L. Hoffman Law...

I was in a car accident at the end of April, have been off work due to medical issues and have not been released to go back to

Generally, Illinois is an "at-will" employment state, and, while I do not have much expertise in employment issues, I do know that it is generally...