Is there anything I can do or how do I find an attorney to help me? I've tried the WI State Bar referral system with no results

You really need to speak with an attorney in WI, assuming that is where the surgery was performed. I practice in IL and typically the statute of...

Does a nursing home patient have the right to sue the nursing home for another nursing home patient sexually abusing her?

As an attorney who deals with a significant amount of nursing home cases, unfortunately, this situation does occur. While I cannot comment on the...

Can a nursing home leaglly throw a patient with dementia out for wandering and trying to leave the facility?

If this is a facility that takes MediCare, this issue should be governed by OBRA §483.12 which sets forth very specific conditions under which a...

Cerebral palsy from birth

I have to agree with Mr. Clancy. Whether you can even continue to pursue this matter requires more information including how and whether the case...

Nursing home neglect/abuse

You should contact your state regulatory agency. In Illinois, for example, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regulates/oversees...

Surgical error

Depending upon the law in your state you may have what is loosely referred to as a medical battery case. If your physician did not obtain your...

Personal injury.

With just the facts given, it is impossible to tell if you may have a lawsuit or not. In order to have a cause of action, you must show duty,...

While I cannot speak for the specific resources in California, here in Illinois the Cook County Courthouse has an online docketing system. You can...