If a doctor/hospital fails to diagnose my illness properly, is that doctor responsible for medical malpractice?

Maybe so, maybe not. It really depends on the medical condition that wasn't correctly diagnosed. The real issue is whether the doctor complied...

What is considered medical negligence?

Bad things happen in medicine all the time. People die in hospitals a lot, more than anywhere else. Just because something bad happens doesn't...

Is dental scam considered malpractice?

Could be. The standard of care is the measuring stick for a lawsuit. If you did not have the physical findings or symptoms sufficient to qualify...

Where do I go to file dental malpractice?

The first step is to find a local Ohio attorney that handles this type of work. Then discuss what happened. Either you or the attorney could...

How do I know if I have a surgical malpractice case?

If the damage you have is simply that you don't like the shape, then you would not have a sufficient injury to justify the massive cost of...

Who is responsible in medical negligence?

Usually the physician is responsible for this set of facts. However, there could be situations where the nurse also shares blame. Example: the...

When should I file a lawsuit after medical malpractice incident?

I believe that the statute of limitations in Washington State is 3 years. But I'm not licensed in your state so I'm no expert. Don't rely on this....

I don't believe in autopsy and my family member died in a Texas prison and they are wanting to do a autopsy. What can I do?

Get local counsel. A temporary retraining order (TRO) might do the trick. It'll likely cost a few thousand dollars and it needs to have fast. ...

Question regarding happenings after my colonoscopy.

Your instincts are right. you do not have a viable legal claim. Even were there to have been a perforation, you still wouldn't have a case. ...

States all have different rules on this. Based on another attorney's answer, it sounds like only the executor of the estate can bring the lawsuit....