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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Extravasation at Port | 2/8/2012 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
| Q: My mother is a 49-year-old woman who underwent a total right mastectomy and auxiliary node ... A: Megan, The first thing I would suggest is getting a second opinion from another oncologist about ... | ||
| Does my mother have a case? | 2/8/2012 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I don't remember how long it was, but it was more than a couple of years ago that my mother was ... A: Gayle: I am sorry that you mom had to get so sick and have so much pain before the problem was taken ... | ||
| big pickle | 1/30/2012 | Edward A. Smith |
| Q: i got a big problem and not sure how to fix it see i was stupid i made a big mistake (stole ... A: Think you ought to join a program in your area for people who are having problems shoplifting and ... | ||
| how much? | 1/23/2012 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I was reading this article, and I too have nerve damage. The whole surgy was a joke. I went in for a ... A: First of all, I don't get it when you say you expected "outpatient surgery" when you were having a ... | ||
| Prednizone causing Type 1 Diabetes | 1/21/2012 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: My husband who is 47 years old was prescribed Prednizone by the hospital for the treatment of ... A: Carly: Firstly, remember, I am a lawyer and not a doctor. My research says that Prenisone is ... | ||
| damaged peroneal nerve with permanent damage | 1/17/2012 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I had hip resurfading operation done on July 27 of 2011. I came out of it with severe peroneal ... A: The Informed Consent form that you signed prior to surgery does not excuse the surgeon from ... | ||
| Wernicke's Syndrome | 1/5/2012 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: Just wanted your input on this. I am 38 and was pregnant with my third child. About 6 weeks before ... A: I had never heard of this syndrome before and won't do in depth research on it but I now understand ... | ||
| curiosity | 12/31/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I am a documented recovering cocaine addict I was clean for almost 2 years 2 months when ... A: I think your doctor figures your primary problem is not the surgeries and the arthritis but DRUG ... | ||
| IUD mirena | 12/24/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I am 23 I had the IUD for about 2 and a half years. Then one day after i had sex it felt different. ... A: You are getting legal advice now. I had hundreds of Dalkon Shield IUD cases back in the 80s and I ... | ||
| Medical | 12/21/2011 | Edward A. Smith |
| Q: My husband was recently diagnosed with a muscle disease called Polymyositis. It has been coming on ... A: I am somewhat concerned about the Statute of Limitations on this. Where is the hospital and the ... | ||
| mirana implant // severe reactions | 12/18/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: My daughter had the mirana implant for over 24 months..she had abdominal pain from the start..the ... A: The symptoms your daughter has had could have resulted from any number of causes but I understand ... | ||
| Umbilical hernia surgery | 12/16/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: If a doctor sets up an outpatient surgery to repair an umbilical hernia repair, in the case of my ... A: Stacey: I will give you a fairly generic answer because it absolutely applies here. It is as ... | ||
| Peroneal Neuropathy/Malpractice | 11/30/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I had hip THP surgery 1/27/11. My sciatic nerve/peroneal part was damaged during the surgery per the ... A: KimFudge: If you have read a few of my amswers to similar medical malpractice questions you would ... | ||
| In Arizona is it legal? | 11/16/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: Is it legal for a pain management doctor to presribe to an admitted addict? ANDDD OVER PRESCRIBE! A: Come on Mary, how can I answer that? Is it legal for an admitted addict to be DENIED medication? ... | ||
| Could I get legal help | 11/15/2011 | Edward A. Smith |
| Q: I need representation I'm sure but I don't know what I should look for and where I should go. I ... A: Casey, please call my MD, Sara as she will need to get further info from you. You may reach her at ... | ||
| corticosteroid injection kenalog | 11/12/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I HAD an 80 mg shot of corticosteroid into my hip 3 years ago for a cold. I had a huge grapefruit ... A: Shannon: I have no experience with this problem of kenalog steroid injections but in the 5 minutes ... | ||
| Ethicon Prolene mesh | 11/9/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I had a incisional hernia repair in July 2004, the incision became very infected and was ... A: You obviously have a very complicated case. Although I have been involved with many medical device ... | ||
| Doctors that lie. | 11/7/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: This is a follow up to my previous question. I was told my statement was to long. Just wanted to say ... A: If you have won every time then I must assume that you have been paid the compensation you have been ... | ||
| Doctors that lie. | 11/7/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: This is a follow up to my previous question. I was told my statement was to long. Just wanted to say ... A: The problem is that they don't think they are lying. If there was a preponderance of evidence that ... | ||
| Workers Compensation Doctors that lie. | 11/4/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I am a 63 year old female who has a on going Workers Compensation case since 1999. During this time ... A: Sherry: Welcome to the world of litigation. Welcome to the game called "battle of the experts". I ... | ||
| retained placenta &d/c | 10/27/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: i had a C section two and half month ago, after discharge from the hospital i continue to bleed for ... A: If your story is mostly true, although the poor grammar makes it hard to understand, it sounds like ... | ||
| MRSA-VRE | 10/27/2011 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
| Q: My husband was admitted to the hospital for a massive heart attack in August. During his stay there ... A: Lisa, I am sorry your husband as had such a difficult time. I do suggest you and your husband ... | ||
| grooming | 10/23/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: My elderly father was evaluated for 2 weeks at a mental health facility that specilizes in dementia. ... A: Phillip: It's a free country. As long as you don't slander or libel someone.........accuse a person ... | ||
| endodoncia | 10/18/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: buena tardes mi pregunta es referente a una endodoncia la cual e ha cavado perdiendo la pieza en el ... A: Yolanda: I am an lawyer/attoney in California, USA. Why do you presume that I speak enough Spanish ... | ||
| Informed Consent | 10/17/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I have read a number of responses in here about informed consent and there appears to be many ... A: Sorry, but I can't understand what is going on. Firstly, why is she getting a drug test? Has she ... | ||
| Recurring Miscarriage after IUD | 10/16/2011 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
| Q: I had an IUD for a couple of years and removed it right after getting married in 2009, wanting to ... A: This is not enough for a class action lawsuit or to join already existing MDL (Multi District ... | ||
| Testicular Pain from Inguinal Hernia Surgery | 10/9/2011 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
| Q: i had double laproscopic inguinal hernia surgery in Dec 2010 and have had brutal right testicle pain ... A: Mathew, I suggest you go to another general surgeon. Sometimes nerves get cut or sewn into during ... | ||
| medication | 10/8/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I will try and make this short. My 74 y/o father has been in a local nursing home for 5 years with ... A: My own 93 year old mother has been on Risperdal and other similar drugs. Not for aggression but ... | ||
| merena Iud | 10/4/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I have had merena for almost 2 years now it was inserted 6 weeks after my son was born. I am ... A: I can hardly believe it. On the other hand I am not surprised. I think I have had a couple hundred ... | ||
| IUD incorrectly placed by Nurse, what should I do legally? | 10/3/2011 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
| Q: Friedman, My name is Sarah and I had my IUD placed in about 1.5 months ago at Planned Parenthood. ... A: Sarah, I am sorry you went through this experience. It is good that you followed up and took care ... | ||
| funny | 10/2/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: And kudos for not mincing words! I don't have a question for you; I just wanted to say THANKS. I ... A: I vaguely remember that question about the vasectomy but give the guy a break, one "ectomy" is like ... | ||
| femoral nerve damage | 9/30/2011 | Edward A. Smith |
| Q: After waking up in recovery they noticed my leg was not responding WNL. The PT at the hospital ... A: Unfortunately, there's no easy way to find out if there may have been negligence without having an ... | ||
| OBGYN lawsuit? | 9/29/2011 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
| Q: Friedman, Six and a half years ago I became disabled and I would like to know if I should file a ... A: J.R. I am sorry you went through 6 years of agony and am glad you are recovering and hope you have ... | ||
| Mirena iud | 9/28/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I need to know how to either join the mirena class action lawsuit or start my own. I have had pelvic ... A: I wish you would have provided more information. You had pain, it was taken out in course of some ... | ||
| Torticollis and other problems | 9/21/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: For several weeks I complained to my doctor about the swelling and color changes in my legs and ... A: Lisa: When did all happen. Last week or ten years ago? What? It matters. Assuming it has been ... | ||
| Delay in Lymphoma Diagnosis | 9/16/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I saw my physician for a lump in my neck back in September of 2009. He referred me to an ENT who ... A: Wow, really sorry you have had to go thru all of that. The first legal issue is, was the failure to ... | ||
| Cortisone Injection | 9/15/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I have a severe case of 'tennis elbow' and my doctor gave me a cortisone shot - I had had these 2 or ... A: First of all is the issue of "damages". A doctor may do something negligent but unless the damages ... | ||
| Epidural injections | 9/15/2011 | Edward A. Smith |
| Q: I had epidural for a C-section 6 years ago...I know for sure that the trainee put the epidural wrong ... A: PLease call my office and speak to my MD, Sarah, as she will need more information from you. Be ... | ||
| Hysterectomy surgery x2 open wound, pain | 9/13/2011 | Glenn A. Dorfman |
| Q: I had a vaginal hysterectomy oon 7/25. My doc removed uterus only vaginally. She stated my uterus ... A: Wow, what an awful experience. Here is the correct answer to your question. First and foremost, ... | ||
| Medical Malpractice Elderly | 9/10/2011 | Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D. |
| Q: My 70 year old mother was admitted to the hospital because her blood pressure kept going up and ... A: Kim, I don't know where you live, however, there may also be a vulnerable adult statute which may ... | ||
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Twenty-four years experience in personal injury, medical malpractice and medical product liability law. Practice currently concentrated on the diet drug (fen-phen) litigation. Qualified to answer all questions regarding injuries and the law, except for worker`s compensation.
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