My boyfriend was in the ER after an accident and had a fractured clavicle that wasn’t diagnosed, can he sue for negligence ?
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Answered on June 14, 2021
The short answer is yes. Failure to diagnose is a common medical malpractice claim. The first step is to contact an attorney for a review. Not...
Medical Records?
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Answered on May 01, 2021
I am sorry to say you are probably being subjected to an insurance industry practice designed to lower the amount they pay injured people. You will...
Can I sue my school for there negligence in keeping a varsity football coach who ended up a child molester and rapist,
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Answered on April 29, 2021
You may, but these are complicated cases and without a thorough review of the facts it is impossible to tell. Like the other attorneys who...
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Its been yrs since my husband died because of medication is there anything i can do?
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Answered on April 29, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. You may have a claim for wrongful death caused by medical malpractice, but without a medical record review and...
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What recourse do I have if a dentist misdiagnosed extra cavities for my daughters by 11 too many?
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Answered on April 27, 2021
It depends on whether any action was taken based on that diagnosis. Were the cavities filled? If so, there may be a claim but unfortunately not...
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ER NURSE BROKE MY ARM
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Answered on April 22, 2021
If your arm was broken by treatment you did not consent to, that could be a criminal offense. A conversation with an attorney may be in order, but...
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Can I file damages against the doctor who performed dilatation and curettage on me that lead to a bone penetrating my uterus?
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Answered on June 14, 2019
Most answers to the question, "is there malpractice" is "maybe." Lawyers do not opine whether a doctor committed malpractice: other doctors do. A...
Is it illegal for my plastic surgeon to refuse to give me my before and after photos?
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Answered on January 14, 2019
Yes. You have a legal right to your medical records. You can have your new providers send a release, which you sign, or make a direct request.
My dog recently died under anesthesia for a routine dental procedure. I am wondering if I have grounds for legal action.
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Answered on June 12, 2018
Mr. Shah is correct and I will add that Washington is such a jurisdiction. You can recover financial damages (vet bills, etc.) but not emotional...
What can I do if dentist did not keep records?
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Answered on May 02, 2018
I would contact your prior dentist and confirm there are no records. If there are not, there is nothing you can do other than to ask the dentist...
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