Can my friend sue for wrongful death if her husband developed MRSA pneumonia and died within 48 hours of diagnosis"

I do not think there is a valid medical negligence claim. Nice reference to "res ipsa," but most states specifically do not allow res ipsa proof...

Went a seen a new doc yesterday after 5 min of talking to him he claimed I was a fake a lier trying to work the system.

Anyone can sue anytime. Whether the lawsuit would be valid is a different matter. You don't have a valid claim for medical negligence simply...

Orthodontist failed to disclose possible complications prior/during 4 year procedure. Do I have a dental malpractice suit?

"Lack of informed consent" cases are tough. The plaintiff must be able to convince a jury that they really would have declined the procedure had...

I have suffered damage to my brain from a infection that was not diagnosed by my PCP. I have lesions shown on my MR.

Lyme disease is often a subtle diagnosis, meaning there isn't a "magic bullet" medical test that will reveal it. They make the diagnosis mainly on...

I had an anterior c5/c6 cervical fusion about 10 months ago. While I was still in the hosp. recovering I didn't feel right.

My guess is that you likely wouldn't have a case. Let me explain. The surgery you had is rife with complications that can negatively impact...

Legal malpractice...loss of documents, motions to compel...the list goes on

If you are still being represented by this firm, politely ask for a meeting and have a sit-down talk. The best medicine is to not sit & fester but...

Can you sue the doctor who prescribed you lortabs then you got addicted to them, now i have to go to a treatment facility every

I presume you went to the physician and complained of pain. Assuming the physician listened to your complaints, ran tests and/or was aware of...

Is this something i can sue for and is it to late?

You are asking a specific state law-related question regarding the statute of limitations for a medical/dental malpractice claim in Nevada. You...

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Can I sue my doctor for getting me addicted to pain meds?

Oxy at 10mg, 3 times daily is not an unreasonable dose if you initially complained of unrelenting back pain, particularly as your doctor apparently...

Do I have a case if a doctor diagnosed me with a rare cancer and had surgery and now am disfigured, but I didn't have it?

The answer depends on a few things: (1) what was the rare cancer?; (2) based on your findings and symptoms, was it reasonable for the physician to...