A sponge was left inside of me after operation . How long do I have to sue?

In Texas, the statute of limitations in your case can be complicated and it really depends on the precise nature of the facts. There is a remote...

!!!Can I be refused treatment and a new doctor at an affiliated medical clinic because my doctor has lied about me to them?

Technically, the same rule applies to doctors as does restaurants: no shirt, no shoes, no service. Meaning, they get to choose who they serve even...

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If during a non life threantening surgery the surgeon performs a non life saving procedure without consent or knowledge

Not necessarily. For example, many times a healthy appendix might get removed while they are in your abdomen for a different purpose (maybe a type...

Do I have a malpractice case?

You may have a valid case. I have pursued cases with similar facts. Sometimes it is important to identify the underlying medical reason for the...

Typically, no, a patient in your situation would not likely have a viable case. In a medical malpractice claim, the victim must be able to prove...

My girlfriend says she will break up with me and kill herself if I call 911 or tell medical professionals about her?

Exercising her HIPAA rights? No, no, no. HIPAA is a federal law that forbids medical professionals from releasing your private medical information...

My wife passed 12/4/2013 after being hospitalized 6 wks. i dont believe she got the best or proper medical care.

Use avvo or google to find a law firm that handles Mississippi medical malpractice cases. When you find a few websites, read them carefully to...

Is there a company American Medical Compensation of Pennsylvania?

I have never heard of such a company. A quick google search reveals nothing. If you get a strange call like this, ask questions. Ask that they send...

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During a hip surgery one of the tools broke and couldn't be recovered now a second surgery is needed Is this neg. or malpractice

When a tool breaks during surgery and they know it occurred (and they should), then the standard of care requires that they dig around in the...

Am i entitled to a refund if a bridge for one tooth came out multiple times?

As a business matter, you may be able to go in and successfully get the dentist to replace it. You have posted this question on a website to...