A local atty says we have to sue the doctor for negligence using the HIPAA law to back us up. Do we have grounds for a lawsuit?

With all due respect, I would be far more concerned about your own violation of this patient's privacy and your getting your brother upset about...

Do I have grounds for a malpractice lawsuit

To bring a claim for medical malpractice, the patient must suffer very serious injury. Here, you do not describe any significant injury. At most,...

Will I have a better chance of a lawyer take my case if I win a Medical Grievance against a surgeon?

I have some general comments about this issue, as I frequently receive calls from patients disgruntled about the results of their hip replacement...

How to obtain medical records for a deceased relative, to prove his will was invalid because he was mentally incompetent

To make a successful will contest, you will need the help of lawyer. This is a complex area of the law. To understand how to obtain the medical...

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Can my mother be compensated for a doctor misdiagnosing/concealing treatment information which nearly cost her her life?

To bring a successful medical malpractice case, the patient must suffer very significant harm. This is not fair or just, but the reality is that...

Halfway through a soft drink, I discovered that the bottle had dirt. remaining bottles had dirt too. Any legal compensation ?

The law is designed to compensate persons that are injured. It is not a lottery to obtain benefit from another's mistakes when those mistakes...

Should I get a personal injury attorney or try to negotiate with Geico myself?

You absolutely should retain an attorney to represent you. Insurance companies are in the business of low balling non represented persons like...

Im stuck

I would refer you to A.R.S. 13-3620(E), which requires a healthcare provider who reasonably believes a newborn infant may be affected by the...

I am sorry for your loss. What a terrible tragedy. Sepsis often can be reversed if timely recognized. This requires the nursing staff and doctors...

Can we sue a Dr. for false accusations of muchauser bi proxy?

Based on these facts, there likely is no claim. Doctors have a legal and ethical duty to report what they believe is potential child abuse. The law...