I was admitted to the hospital this past friday via the emergency room.

An ER is only required to treat patients when they are in an emergently unstable condition. Examples: having a baby, suffering a stroke, having a...

Is it possible that I have a medical malpractice or medical negligence claim due to a dr I was referred to did not do anything?

I assume you are saying you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer. You had sought a partial bladder removal and chemo but a physician wanted you...

Unless the dentist voluntarily refunds some money, you probably have little recourse. From a "dental malpractice" perspective, you would not be...

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The statute of limitations in CA is just 1 year. If this occurred 3 years ago, your deadline to bring any legal action may have long expired. See a...

I was taking a prescription drug plavix and have experienced major side affects such as major bleeding combated with

Common drugs that work to thin the blood include Heparin, Lovenox, and Plavix. There are others. Of most of these, Plavix is the one considered the...

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My mom broke her hand and the surgeon that did the operation crippled my mom her nuckles look like they are on backwards

Not all bad outcomes represent medical negligence when it comes to orthopedic surgeries. There are many, many situations where the patient can be...

It seems that an fee agreement is obligatory?

A retainer agreement is necessary for several reasons. First, it outlines the scope of your lawyer's work. Second, it is a contract on the fee. ...

Multi-year failure to diagnose / successfully treat intractable pain => viable suit?

It sounds like your partner has several chronic conditions that, unfortunately, are never able to be successfully managed to 100% satisfaction. A...

What do I do after two surgeries because of damage to spleen after colonoscopy and almost dying and more surgery to come.

Unfortunately, you likely do not have an actionable medical negligence case based on the colonoscopy injury. Perforating the colon during a scope...

I'm in a medical malpractice trial, still sick, but I want to return to my country. This would affect if I die outside USA?

A medical malpractice trial usually takes a week or two. Are you saying you can't stick it out? Leaving a trial in the middle of it will typically...