Questions answered by Todd Nathan Hendrickson

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Do I have grounds for failure to diagnose?

Todd's answer | Answered on July 21, 2011

I would definitely have your case reviewed by a qualified, experienced medical malpractice attorney in Chicago. Failure to diagnose cases...

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How is the line between medical negligence plus lack of informed consent differentiated from criminal/civil surgeon assault?

Todd's answer | Answered on July 14, 2011

Your question is simply to complex to be answered fully in this forum. Simplistically, medical negligence (malpractice) and assault are 2...

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Pacemaker wrongly programmed caused 8 months of hell!,,

Todd's answer | Answered on July 14, 2011

You indicated the pacemaker was implanted in 2009, but the problems were experienced the last 8 months. Was there an adjustment or change made 8...

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Can I sue a doctor for misdiagnosis?

Todd's answer | Answered on July 14, 2011

There is simply not enough information to answer your question completely, but I would say that you should consult with an attorney experienced in...

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I was in an accident at fault and the passenger of my car is filing a claim can he do that if he wasnt injured.

Todd's answer | Answered on July 14, 2011

First, I assume from your statement that this has been reported to your parent's insurance. If not, you should do that immediately. Second, a cut...

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My son got hit by the car while riding the bike.How can my son get recompesation for his injures ?

Todd's answer | Answered on June 21, 2011

You should contact an attorney immediately. Not having proof of insurance doesn't necessarily mean the driver wasn't insured. And, if he wasn't,...

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Wrong staging of cancer/wrong diagnosis

Todd's answer | Answered on March 16, 2011

I have done almost exclusively medical malpractice cases for 12+ of my 22 years in Missouri and Illinois. I can tell you that failure to diagnose...

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I had surgery for a pain stimulator,we pick out the one to be put in, but the doctor told me after the surgery he put in a diffe

Todd's answer | Answered on March 09, 2011

I disagree that this is likely a contract issue. In most consent forms you sign for this type of procedure you consent to the doctor's use of his...

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I need to get full medical records from a doctor I saw. Can I subpeona the records or do I need to have an attorney do it?

Todd's answer | Answered on March 08, 2011

Neither. You are entitled to a copy of your medical records under the federal law, HIPAA. You simply request a copy from your doctor's office. ...

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Is $70,000 too much to expect in a whiplash case with $5K of medical bills?

Todd's answer | Answered on February 25, 2011

I practice in Missouri and I'm located in St. Louis. So ... I think my opinion will be slightly more informed than those who may not practice in...

Todd Nathan Hendrickson's Answers (460)

Do I have grounds for failure to diagnose?

How is the line between medical negligence plus lack of informed consent differentiated from criminal/civil surgeon assault?

Pacemaker wrongly programmed caused 8 months of hell!,,

Can I sue a doctor for misdiagnosis?

I was in an accident at fault and the passenger of my car is filing a claim can he do that if he wasnt injured.

My son got hit by the car while riding the bike.How can my son get recompesation for his injures ?

Wrong staging of cancer/wrong diagnosis

I had surgery for a pain stimulator,we pick out the one to be put in, but the doctor told me after the surgery he put in a diffe

I need to get full medical records from a doctor I saw. Can I subpeona the records or do I need to have an attorney do it?

Is $70,000 too much to expect in a whiplash case with $5K of medical bills?