I had surgey 10-20011 ended up with marsa. I have been put on a vac pump 2 times I went to the Drs. today and have and infection

You mean "MRSA," or "methicillin-resistant Staphylcoccus aureus." No, you likely would have no claim. Unfortunately, modern American medicine is...

Do doctors get a monthly or annual summary of the prescriptions they write?

A doctor would be able to answer this better (as opposed to a bunch of lawyers). I handle medical malpractice law. It is my understanding that...

What kind a rights does a US citizen looses when she/he is found to have any medical condition?

You don't lose rights. However, an employee must be medically fit to perform certain tasks depending, of course, on the job at hand. For example,...

Should I seek out a a medical claim if given an improper/damaging medication?

If the alleged negligent act occurred 6 years ago, I believe you are about 4 years too late to pursue legal action. The statute of limitations on...

I had 3 foot surgeries preformed by the same doctor on the same foot between 2002 and 2006.

I'm not licensed in NY but I strongly suspect that the statute of limitations has expired for a claim stemming from medical care in 2006.

Do I have a case against my son's acting peditrician?

It makes sense that this incident would anger you. However, poor "bed side manner" doesn't make for a medical malpractice lawsuit. There must be...

Ulnar Nerve entrapment during surgery for thyroid while unconscious

In medical malpractice law, we call this kind of case a "positioning case." Meaning that the injury is the result of a patient's positioning on...

Are registered nurses used often in medical lawsuits?

Sometimes attorneys use legal nurse consultants to review medical records, prepare chronologies, and provide guidance. Usually the attorneys that...

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What type of case is my situation malpractice, negligence or personal injury on the part of the lab or doctor.

You may have a good case but there are some things that need to be investigated. Distilled down to its most basic form, your claim is that the...

Can my family doctor discuss any of my medical history with another doctor I see without my consent?

I agree with Mr. Zack. I would also add that you may well have signed a medical authorization (along with all the original "intake" papers you...