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I would like to know if the hospital and/or nurses were negligent can a lawsuit filed?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

This is a medical malpractice issue. The first question is whether the doctor failed to meet the standard of care for the geographical area in...

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Malpractice or just deal with it.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

There is not enough information here. You need to look at two things with medical malpractice. The first question is whether the doctor failed to...

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My question basically is should I sue her and him as well? Is this all on us? Is there something fishy going on here? Thank you.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

It is unclear to me if you retained the specific attorney or a law firm. If you thought the attorney was an employee or partner in the law firm,...

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What can I do as far as harassment, slander, defermation of character? Can I make this a criminal matter?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

Slander and libel cases are difficult and expensive. You might be eligible to seek a restraining order.

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My question is, do I have a case to go after even if there's no serious injury?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

It is unclear what "no serious injury" means. Many attorney's will represent you in a case with soft tissue type injuries that are not serious in...

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Do I have the legal right to demand money (instead of having repairs done) from the person who caused damage to my car?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

I don't think it is a problem to demand money. You can decide whether you want to pay to repair or replace the damaged property. You may have to...

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Is there a limitation on civil suits? Why would someone file suit 4 years after an auto accident?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

It doesn't really matter why they waited 4 years, as long as they filed within the statute of limitations. You need to answer the complaint and...

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If I drop the arbitration, will that be a failure to follow my administrative remedy?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 07, 2016

It will depend on the terms of the contract. It is difficult to say with the information presented. It may be a failure to obtain an...

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Who is at fault when I backed into someone in the parking lot whit special circumstances?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 05, 2016

This sounds like a difficult case for you. I think that when you are backing up it is difficult to show that the other driver is at fault.

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Do I have any recourse against this pain mgt. practice for malpractice or negligence?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 05, 2016

If a medical provider gives their professional opinion regarding disability, I doubt that you will be able to sue them for that. Your best bet is...

Matthew Joseph O'Neill's Answers (780)

I would like to know if the hospital and/or nurses were negligent can a lawsuit filed?

Malpractice or just deal with it.

My question basically is should I sue her and him as well? Is this all on us? Is there something fishy going on here? Thank you.

What can I do as far as harassment, slander, defermation of character? Can I make this a criminal matter?

My question is, do I have a case to go after even if there's no serious injury?

Do I have the legal right to demand money (instead of having repairs done) from the person who caused damage to my car?

Is there a limitation on civil suits? Why would someone file suit 4 years after an auto accident?

If I drop the arbitration, will that be a failure to follow my administrative remedy?

Who is at fault when I backed into someone in the parking lot whit special circumstances?

Do I have any recourse against this pain mgt. practice for malpractice or negligence?