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My 95 yo Grandmother went to the hospital with a broken hip. After 4 days of lots of pain they finally did the surgery. She was
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Answered on October 20, 2012
I'm surprising that she was deemed a safe surgical candidate at age 95. That she made it through the procedure is remarkable (of course, I have no...
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Mis diagnosis
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Answered on October 20, 2012
Failure to diagnosis a stroke in an ER is a relatively common claim of medical malpractice. So, yes, you may have a claim that should be...
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How do I get a lawyer for a dental malpractice, that is protected by the Federal Tort Claims Act?
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Answered on October 19, 2012
Most medical negligence attorneys that handle Fed Tort Claims Act (FTCA) cases are involved with claims against the Veterans Administration via its...
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Wisconsin law regarding misdiagnosis and treatment that could have caused premature death of parent
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Answered on October 18, 2012
In a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff must prove that the error caused an injury or death that could have been avoided. In a "failure to...
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Can i file a malpractice and a worker comp lawsuit at the same time??
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Answered on October 18, 2012
Yes but you'd be wise to start with a workers comp lawyer first. The reason is that your med mal claim would be burdened wit a comp lien. It's...
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Nursing home neglect is possible reason for the death of a loved one, what actions should be taken?
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Answered on October 18, 2012
Use avvo or google to locate an experienced attorney in your state with a record of handling nursing home negligence cases. You may have a claim...
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What to do if my doctor for the last two years has made sexual passes at me & asked me to perform acts on him. Not even the half
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Answered on October 18, 2012
1. Call police and file complaint
2. Get a local attorney that is experienced in med mal. Use avvo or google.
3. Lodge a complaint with the...
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What can be done about a Doctor deliberately hurting a patient behind a closed door and getting away with it?
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Answered on October 18, 2012
Not enough damage or any injury to justify a lawsuit. However, if any of this can be proved, you should contact your state's Medical Board and...
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If your malpractice case was dismissed by a judge is it worth getting another attorney to tke again?
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Answered on October 18, 2012
If the case was dismissed, you likely cannot revive it. I recommend talking at length with the former attorney to get an idea of how "dead" the...
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My 40-yr old sister passed in May of this year. Coroner's report is ruled an accident.
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Answered on October 18, 2012
Very complex. Most important: the statute of limitations for a med negligence case in CA is just 1 year. Do not delay in seeking legal help...
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