Questions answered by Del Duane Hovden

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What can we do? What charges can we press?

Del's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

I understand your concern. However, in CA to have an action which will justify a malpractice claim there must be liability (healthcare provider...

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DO I HAVE A VALID CLAIM FOR MALPRACTICE

Del's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

It is impossible to tell whether your concern has merit as divorce laws are specific to each state. Also, is it possible to amend the filing to now...

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Can a dentist charge fees that were not authorized and when no consent was provided and signed?

Del's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

Echoing comments of my colleagues, I wonder what you thought the dentist was guaranteeing. Dental work can break down with changes in a person's...

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Do I have rights to hold dr. Accountable mistake malpractice for performing procedure and wrong location no proper assessment

Del's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

As an attorney in CA I can tell you that it will be very difficult to establish malpractice from the facts you describe. Whether the herniation was...

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Can I have some wrongful death or litigation attorney to help me take depositions? PLEASE HELP.

Del's answer | Answered on April 19, 2016

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Some of your narrative does not sound right: the status of a criminal investigation/settlement does not typically...

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Can my mom sue a hospital for a botch wrist and elbow surgery?

Del's answer | Answered on April 17, 2014

Readers of these responses need to realize that the statute of limitation (length of time you have to get a lawsuit filed) varies widely depending...

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For potential legal malpractice claims is it advisable to first file a complaint with the board of ethics?

Del's answer | Answered on December 05, 2013

Whether to file a complaint with a state board of ethics before filing a legal malpractice lawsuit depends on the facts of the case which are not...

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What are reasonable contingency fees for a medical malpractice cases? Is this reasonable? What does the last line below mean?

Del's answer | Answered on December 01, 2013

Your post asks specifically about the last sentence. The topic there is SUBROGATION. Subrogation is when a company, usually a health insurer, pays...

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Do I still have time to take a former attorney to court for breach or contract? how many years do I have.

Del's answer | Answered on December 01, 2013

There are far too many variables to know whether there is a viable action against the attorney. Was there a signed agreement? Did he file a...

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I refused an ambulance that I never called. Now there is a GIANT bill. I need some legal advice or assistance.

Del's answer | Answered on December 01, 2013

I would refuse to pay it. Send the company a letter explaining your refusal of service, that your reliable partner was present, available to drive...

Del Duane Hovden's Answers (366)

What can we do? What charges can we press?

DO I HAVE A VALID CLAIM FOR MALPRACTICE

Can a dentist charge fees that were not authorized and when no consent was provided and signed?

Do I have rights to hold dr. Accountable mistake malpractice for performing procedure and wrong location no proper assessment

Can I have some wrongful death or litigation attorney to help me take depositions? PLEASE HELP.

Can my mom sue a hospital for a botch wrist and elbow surgery?

For potential legal malpractice claims is it advisable to first file a complaint with the board of ethics?

What are reasonable contingency fees for a medical malpractice cases? Is this reasonable? What does the last line below mean?

Do I still have time to take a former attorney to court for breach or contract? how many years do I have.

I refused an ambulance that I never called. Now there is a GIANT bill. I need some legal advice or assistance.