1week after having my baby I went to the hospital because I was having chest pain and a swollen leg. I got triaged .

You would not have a legitimate claim. First, ER waiting times are sometimes hours and hours. This means that your wait time likely did not...

Can I sue a doctor for telling me there's nothing wrong with my baby? The doctor lied to me.

Developmental hip dysplagia -- if that what your child has been diagnosed with -- can be easily detected by a thorough physical exam of a newborn...

Should my mother pursue a negligence claim for a fall in the hospital?

Cases involving falls are difficult to win. A fall and subsequent injury is not by itself something for which the hospital is automatically...

Does the below concern present a medical malpractice claim against the er doctor for failure to diagnose?

Medical malpractice lawsuits in Louisiana are very hard to pursue. The anti-patient legal reforms there have been devastating. No matter what,...

Can i sue if i fell while a patient in the hospital over 2 yrs ago? I tripped on the iv line and a nurse did also.

I handle medical negligence cases in Mississippi. Unfortunately, it appears that your statute of limitations has expired. In MS, you must have...

I was at york hospital and was told I could not stay there and wait for my ride put me out side in extreme pain I was imbares.

First, it is very, very common to have to wait in an ER before being assessed and getting treatment. Wait times of 8-12 hours are not necessarily...

My deadline for filing is 48 hours away..Atty. has had case in hand for 10 mos. Can I legally dismiss atty.

You could fire the attorney but you'd likely be unable to find different counsel willing to step in at this late date. I would mention that...

Your statute of limitations may have expired. I am not licensed in Washington so I do not know the deadline applicable to you. Consult with a...

Is it legal for a doctor to charge for your medical records?

Yes, it is legal. A physician, clinic, hospital, whatever is permitted to charge a reasonable fee for the copying of the records.

Is the term "pain and suffering" exclusive to physical injury? Must physical injury occur to recover for "pain and suffering"?

In the states where I practice, "pain and suffering" must be associated with a physical injury. In fact, even mental anguish must be somewhat...