Is is it possible to sue a doctor for failing to inform me I had spinal stenosis and a herniated disc?

The answer is likely no. First, many primary care providers describe any disc bulge as a "herniation" and not all such findings have clinical...

I had surgery to repair the ligaments in my ankle and after the surgery I started noticing issues with my toes ?

Only a careful review of the medical record can distinguish between an inherent, unfortunate risk of the procedure and an act of negligence. Gather...

The likely answer is no. And for several reasons. Wound dehiscence is generally viewed as an inherent risk of any procedure that results in the the...

Can u sue hospital for putting my mom on percet 7.5 while she has been taking gabapentin, lorazepam, and clozapam?

All four drugs are central nervous depressants and in particular the combination of benzodiazepines and opioids is relatively contraindicated. If...

Can I bring a lawsuit against a nurse for giving me wrong medical advice?

The answer is no. A positive hepatitis C test does not trigger a repeat of the assay but rather a quantitative viral load (Hep C viral RNA) as you...

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Can i sue the hospital for leaving a piece of plastic in my mother's stomach during a surgery?

A retained foreign body is negligence per se. Do not delay, consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney for further clarity.

Do I have a malpractice lawsuit? Revision isn't recommended as of yet.

Limb length disparity is commonly viewed as an inherent risk of a total hip arthroplasty and may not serve as the basis of a viable medical...

Is there medical malpractice

Since the treatment for an uncomplicated rib fracture is supportive care and your loved one has a high likelihood of a full recovery, a medical...

Is my dermatologist liable for not detecting cancer on my face, although I've been to him twice in the past year?

The likely answer is yes, the dermatologist owed you the duty of properly evaluating the lesion on the nose. Gather your medical records and...

In medical malpractice, like much of life, the devil is in the details. While an epidural runs an inherent risk of complications like infection,...