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Can I sue for surgery that was not needed

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

This sounds like a very serious situation. I'm certainly sorry to hear about your ordeal. You can certainly sue for malpractice. However, to be...

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A dentist knowingly used a large piece of file to fill canal during root canal and did not tell me, is there a claim?

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

I am sorry to hear about the ordeal you went through. In order to properly evaluate your claim, an attorney would really need to review your...

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Do i have a good chance for a lawsuit on the prison for medical neglect

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

Mr. Stewart summarizes the law nicely. My question to you is whether the ileostomy can still be reveresed at this point, and how long ago this...

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Does the at fault insurance have to repay me the amount of the medical bill, or the discount that my medical insurance paid?

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

Your medical insurance will have a subrogation lien against your settlement that you can negotiate a reduction on. The amount of reduction will be...

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Can I sue for an emotional distress

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

Emotional distress are types of damages arising from personal injuries caused by another's unlawful acts (e.g. negligence, intentional torts, etc)....

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Can I sue the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for not performing there fiduciary duty required by law under 10 CFR50 part 73.56

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

Likely not unless 10CFR50 gives citizens a private right of action. What would you hope to accomplish by suing the NRC?

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What can I do about this? Do I have a case?

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

That is very concerning. I hope your daughter is ok. With regard to your question, you can always sue. The real question is whether you would...

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Does an attorney who give an opinion have the obligation to state the basis for his opinion. Valid by phone only?

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

The percentage needed to selll is a very difficult question as it will be goverend by local laws and the by-laws/ covenants or other contracts that...

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I had a paralized vocal cord from a surgery in the 70,s. I resenctly had another surgery for a parathyroid gland removal .

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

Typically informed consent is required for Doctors to perform surgery. Part of the informed consent process is advising the patient of the risks,...

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Went in for same-day tubal surgery ended up admitted. 6 months later still in a lot of pain. Is it Malpractice or Negligence ?

Sean's answer | Answered on January 09, 2013

FIrst, understand that malpractice is just another way of saying professional negligence. Whether your difficult situation falls within that realm...

Sean Michael Patrick's Answers (1102)

Can I sue for surgery that was not needed

A dentist knowingly used a large piece of file to fill canal during root canal and did not tell me, is there a claim?

Do i have a good chance for a lawsuit on the prison for medical neglect

Does the at fault insurance have to repay me the amount of the medical bill, or the discount that my medical insurance paid?

Can I sue for an emotional distress

Can I sue the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for not performing there fiduciary duty required by law under 10 CFR50 part 73.56

What can I do about this? Do I have a case?

Does an attorney who give an opinion have the obligation to state the basis for his opinion. Valid by phone only?

I had a paralized vocal cord from a surgery in the 70,s. I resenctly had another surgery for a parathyroid gland removal .

Went in for same-day tubal surgery ended up admitted. 6 months later still in a lot of pain. Is it Malpractice or Negligence ?