I had a bowel surgery and a needle was lost in my abdomen and took several hours to find and now I have an additional incision

Maybe. Here is what most likely happened..... When they did the count they were off, and then it is appropriate medical care to find it, and if it...

Anybody can be sued for anything, but in terms of what you described, I don't think you have any liability unless you knew or should have known...

What recourse do I have to retrieve medical records from a physician who has closed his practice?

You can't subpoena the records without a lawsuit unless AL is different from other States. In some States you can file a miscellaneous court action...

Is it common to seek a 2nd attorney to consult with regarding a legal case already in the courts.

I would schedule a face to face with your attorney and discuss your concerns. Sometimes, I work with co-counsel, but they are usually coming to me,...

In a medical malpractice /injury claim, is it better to select a young, go-getter or more experienced attorney?

All malpractice cases are complex. Hire an experienced attorney. Also, ask about verdicts, where the attorney gets experts from, and interview the...

Last July 2013 the door next door went under my fence into my yard when and started a fight. I got bit in the process.

I am sort of curious as to how you get into a fight with a dog . I do not know what the statute of limitations is in NY, but I would contact an...

It's been 17 years my mom passed away from a wrongful death from a surgery piercing her heart can I still do something about?

Not in any court of law in the United States. You can always make a complaint to the State Board of Healing Arts, but I don't know how serious they...

Need legal advice about medical procedure done by coercion

Hopefully, for your sake, the pain will subside and resolve. You are in a very conservative venue, which would make any malpractice case, even a...

What is malpractice?

It is impossible to know what happened without your records and imaging studies being reviewed by an experienced malpractice attorney and an...

Having a difficult time finding an attorney. It was suggested I see a health care lawyer ASAP. The problem I'm encountering

You did not provide enough facts to give you a good answer, other than you can use avvo, or call your State Trial Attorney's Association. They will...