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My daughter was involved in a car accident in Dec 2007, treated at a local hospital & infected. Need to discuss med malpratice.
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Answered on July 05, 2009
In order to succeed in a medical malpractice lawsuit, you need to show that your health care provider was negligent. This means that his or her...
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Do I have a malpractice claim; if so, is it against the hospital, surgeon, or anesthesiologist? What would my damages be?
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Answered on July 05, 2009
Whether you have a case depends on if you could establish that the doctor was negligent when he performed the procedures. This means that you would...
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Can a doctor refuse to perform a scheduled procedure that he has performed for the patient twice before because...
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Answered on July 05, 2009
While it seems strange that a doctor would refuse to wear a mask if would have made his patient more comfortable, he probably has the right to...
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Do I Have A Leg To Stand On?
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Answered on July 05, 2009
You have the right to sue. You would have to prove that the first doctor was negligent, meaning he did not meat the proper standard of care when he...
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Should I start a court suit for wrongful medical death prior to subpoening the doctor and hospital for medical records.
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Answered on July 05, 2009
You would need to file suit first and then get a court order requiring the hospital to release the records. However, I strongly urge you to hire an...
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Dr. told me I had a tumor and never did and sent me to another hospital. Is there a fight I can put up about this.
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Answered on July 05, 2009
I can understand why you're frustrated by medical bills that were unnecessary. However, you will have a hard time finding an attorney to take your...
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Is a 40% contigency fee fair in medical malpractice cases?
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Answered on July 02, 2009
Contingency fees are pretty consistent. They come out of the final amount you recover, whether that is at trial or in settlement. In other words,...
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What is a person in my situation to do?
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Answered on July 02, 2009
That doesn't sound right. First, make sure you are getting the medical treatment you need. Then, contact a workers' compensation attorney to look...
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I have a workmns comp claim filed,why wasn't i offered to see the co. dr.? i'm in Pa.
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Answered on July 02, 2009
Employers are allowed to investigate workers' compensation claims, and they usually do. However, if you are worried that your benefits will be...
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Can I go after an employee for being fired while on comp? A lso can I sue the employee for being hurt on the job.
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Answered on July 02, 2009
I assume you are asking about suing your employer? Generally, the only recourse you have when you're injured on the job is a workers' compensation...
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