Questions answered by Benjamin Nivison

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Do we have a case against this doctor?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

This is quite a troubling narrative, and I am sorry to learn of your and your wife's troubles. I hope that she continues to move forward with care...

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I think I have a medical malpractice case.

Benjamin's answer | Answered on July 13, 2015

There are a few Seattle firms, including ours, that handle medical negligence cases in Yakima County. If you are interested in pursuing a claim,...

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When returning to work with an injury am I required to sign a contract with the employer to release them from any responsibilit

Benjamin's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

Do you have a workers' compensation attorney? If not, you should get one to help you manage your way through that challenging bureaucracy. The type...

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A verbal agreement was made do I have any rights?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

It really depends on what the nature of those discussions was. Oral contracts are enforceable in Washington, unless they are for certain categories...

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Was told I had appendicitis and needed emergency surgery to remove it and days later discharge was told my append. was fine

Benjamin's answer | Answered on April 09, 2015

A needless surgery can certainly serve as the basis for a malpractice claim. If proper diagnostic tools were not used to evaluate the appendix...

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Do I need an attorney

Benjamin's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

You may have a claim, yes. In any long-term implant case, there is a question of both products liability analysis and a potential medical...

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How does competency work between states for like banking?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Unfortunately, your question cannot be answered in this form. There is not enough information to get a handle on what you are actually asking...

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Is there a grace period to back out of a contract in the state of Washington?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Typically not, in Washington. Have a look at the link I attached below, and there may be some useful resources for you to consider there. Good luck.

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My sister died at age 40 she was attacked by a man and the hospital did nothing when he came in and disconnected the life machin

Benjamin's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. What a difficult circumstance this must be for you and your family. Please accept my condolences. From a...

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Can I sue a home health service agency for sending a sick nurse to my home to visit my daughter who is a cancer patient?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

Absent more egregious facts, I agree with the other lawyers here that you probably do not have sufficient basis to bring a claim. You should indeed...

Benjamin Nivison's Answers (350)

Do we have a case against this doctor?

I think I have a medical malpractice case.

When returning to work with an injury am I required to sign a contract with the employer to release them from any responsibilit

A verbal agreement was made do I have any rights?

Was told I had appendicitis and needed emergency surgery to remove it and days later discharge was told my append. was fine

Do I need an attorney

How does competency work between states for like banking?

Is there a grace period to back out of a contract in the state of Washington?

My sister died at age 40 she was attacked by a man and the hospital did nothing when he came in and disconnected the life machin

Can I sue a home health service agency for sending a sick nurse to my home to visit my daughter who is a cancer patient?