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Medical Malpractice/Questions Answered by Expert Edward A. Smith

Subject	Date Asked
big pickle	1/30/2012
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 ...
Medical	12/21/2011
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 ...
Could I get legal help	11/15/2011
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 ...
femoral nerve damage	9/30/2011
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 ...
Epidural injections	9/15/2011
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 ...
Spinal Fusion Surgery Injury	9/1/2011
Q: rods & screws. I went home from the hospital a couple of days later, complaining about the pain in ... A: That's impossible to answer without consulting an expert surgeon in that field. I suggest you ...
botched colonoscopy	8/25/2011
Q: My mother went in for a colonoscopy to check for reasons for her recently diagnosed anemia. She is ... A: Let me know when this happened and the city and state this occurred in. I may then be able to refer ...
Slip and Fall injury	7/20/2011
Q: On June 12th I slipped and fell on a waxed floor in a grocerie store, Landing flat on my ... A: Your best bet, if its a minor injury may be to file suit for your medical bills, wage loss andpain ...
Extreme pain from Nerve Damage after right Knee Replacement	7/13/2011
Q: June 2010 I had Artho surgery to clean out the right knee that was causing me pain & swelling when ... A: You have a complicated case which will be tough for an attorney to sort out. He will need to hire an ...
hystorectomy complication/ fomeral artery injury	6/29/2011
Q: I had a during the operation the fomeral artery to my left leg was injured resulting in me almost ... A: Dana, please call Sara, my MD on staff to discuss this case further. Her tel number is Eight Hundred ...
Medical Malpractice/infection	6/14/2011
Q: January 22/2010 I was operated on for an umbilical hernia, sent home outpatient. I became very ... A: Fran, please call my MD on Staff, Dr Jain as she will want to ask you further questions about this. ...
Shortened leg after hip replacement	4/27/2011
Q: I had a total hip replacement done on December 8 and was doing home physical therapy, seemingly ... A: Bruce, this is a complicated question. Please call my Doctor on Staff, Sarah, at 800-404-5400. She ...
metal staple found on mri	4/25/2011
Q: My wife had a tummy tuck 2.5 years ago and always felt pain in lower left side. She was getting a ... A: Possibly, but its unlikely a lawyer will handle the suit. Medical malpractice cases are very ...
Post delivery complications	4/8/2011
Q: I suffered a 4th degree tear after an episiotomy and when it was repaired, I had a recto-vaginal ... A: Rosalyn, I am so sorry to hear about what happened to you. The reasons medical malpractice cases are ...
Leg shortening after surgery	2/21/2011
Q: I had femur fracture surgery 6 years ago when I was 55. After the surgery I told my doctor that I ... A: Difficult to tell. Sometimes a leg can collapse in length after a surgery. I am also concerned that ...
c section	2/4/2011
Q: On January 21st I was booked in to have a routine c section. Everything was fine and well until ... A: Its difficult to answer without more information. Please send me your name and tel number as I'd ...
Dental Malpractice/ Breach In Contract	1/6/2011
Q: I went in for a root canal and the dentist performing the procedure broke a piece of an endo-file in ... A: I don't know what state you are in, but a Small Claims suit or even a complaint with the local ...
hematoma	1/5/2011
Q: After i had a dermoid removed from my right side of my overy, i got a hematoma on the whond. They ... A: Renee, it may or may not be malpractice. A hematoma on the wound would not be unusual. In any event, ...
Was I Mistreated??	12/17/2010
Q: . Thank you so much for answering my question. I've had this pain in my left side for the past 2 ... A: Terrible Dr...I am so sorry. You can certainly complaint to the hospital about his conduct, but ...
My husband's severe pain	12/10/2010
Q: My husband underwent a upper lobectomy of his lung about 4 years ago. He has unyielding severe pain ... A: Barbara, sorry for the delay. The metal clips could be malpractice but it depends on the technical ...
What Do I Do ?	12/3/2010
Q: I tore my meniscus, and I was told by the Dr. that surgery would fix it and it would no longer ... A: Amanda, can you call me. I have more questions I'd like to ask of you. My telephone number is ...
Medical negligence leading to miscarriage.	11/30/2010
Q: I had miscarriage after 15 weeks of pregnancy. I checked myself into emergency room when ... A: Need more facts. Please talk to my Dr. on staff, Sarah Jain. She will take more info from you. Ed ...
ER no xrays spinal/nerve injuries	10/29/2010
Q: about 3 months ago i slipped and fell at a grocery store. i went to the er about 7 hours after the ... A: Probably not a case that an attorney will take as the injury does not appear to be serious enough ...
staph infection after revision surgery	10/13/2010
Q: Last year August i had revision surgery and was not put on any anitbiotics after the surgery.3 weeks ... A: Sorry to hear of this Priscilla. I'm rather surprised they did not put you on any antibiotics. After ...
Doctor rushed through my delivery	10/13/2010
Q: I had my son July 14 2009. The Dr. that delivered my son was only in the room with me 25 mins max. ... A: It sounds like you may have a good case if the economic damages are sufficient. Sabrina, medical ...
Hysterectomy	10/5/2010
Q: I had a LAV hysterectomy in 2008 during with my ureter was cut undergoing a nyphostomy and several ... A: I am not an expert in Medical Malpractice but would urge you to immediately consult with an ...
Fentanyl/ withdrawal	10/1/2010
Q: When my son was born he had a very rare chromosome abnormality, and was in the NICU for 2 months 1 ... A: The real question is if your son suffered permanent injury as a result of their mistake. Without a ...
Unnecessary C-Section	9/23/2010
Q: My wife recently gave birth via an emergency C-Section. There was no real reason given in the ... A: I am sorry to hear about your wife's unnecessary C-Section. Unfortunately, this is all too common. ...
carpal tunnel surgery	9/22/2010
Q: Is there a possibility of a negligence claim against your doctor, if during carpal tunnel surgery, ... A: There is always a possibility, but remember..there was likely a problem with the median nerve to ...
expert witness evaluation	9/13/2010
Q: Is the evaluation of an expert witness's qualifications mostly subject to the opinion of a ... A: The attorney needs to challenge the particular expert based on Daubert factors or similar state law ...
Nerve damage	8/23/2010
Q: In July 2010, I had total knee replacement. I am doing well as far as my range of motion and therapy ... A: You may have a suit but femoral nerve damage is a known risk of knee replacement so I suspect most ...
Slip and Fall	8/17/2010
Q: I had a guest at my house yesterday, someone whom I have very recently met. I have a bathroom off ... A: Look, the lady has a very serious potentially life altering injury and you have Homeowners ...
Malpractice	8/11/2010
Q: I had a craniotomy for a brain tumor biopsy. My surgeon referred me to an inhouse Clinical ... A: Robert, I know Methotrexate can cause serious problems but whether the use of it was appropriate or ...
Cholecystectomy	7/18/2010
Q: I had my gallbladder removed on June 16,2010 and was sent home the same day. The following Thursday ... A: Possibly there was negligence in the delay. The sad fact, however, is that these cases are rarely ...
possible spinal stenosis due to chiro manipulation	7/9/2010
Q: I am delighted to find this sight. I am a 59 year young woman with the usual 50 yr issues. I ... A: I suppose it's possible but the literature on this is very sparce and there arenn't many cases where ...
death by medical negligence	7/5/2010
Q: I just found out that my mother died through gross medical malpractice. She went in for a kidney ... A: Depending on where this happened, you are likely going to be barred by the Statute of Limitations ...
MALPRACTICE LAWSUITE	6/28/2010
Q: MY SON IS 21 HE HAD TO HAVE AN ABLACION HEART SURGERY THE FIRST ONE DID NOT WORK THE SECOND ONE THE ... A: Sorry, in order to answer your question, an attorney experienced in medical malpractice in Texas ...
med mal	6/27/2010
Q: My uncle was 81 and in generally good health. His doctor convinced him that his kidneys were failing ... A: Its impossible to say without reviewing all the records and getting an experts opinion. In general, ...
nerve damage	6/11/2010
Q: my brother went to the hospital last year with a blood infection he was somewhat stable when sent to ... A: Richard, I don't have enough medical knowledge to answer the first question. As to the second, it ...
Wrist fracture from fall - NOT x-rayed 4 times as stated	5/1/2010
Q: Good morning, Firstly I have to advise you that I am a Medical Personal Assistant to the Surgeon who ... A: Whether you have a claim, Sarah, would depend on all the facts and circumstances in the case. From ...
Hydronephrosis	4/2/2010
Q: I wrote earlier asking if failure to diagnosis hydronephrosis in 1980, after 2 years of testing and ... A: I don't know if you mean the appendix was removed in 2009 or 1980. If 1980, the statute of ...
staph infection after c csection	3/24/2010
Q: I went in on feb. 5th and had a csection at 7:35am that day well about 3hrs later the nurse ... A: Possibly. An experienced medical mal attorney would need to look at the records and also see if ...
medical malpractice	3/15/2010
Q: On 1/15/10 i took my (at that time) 3 week old baby to the ER because she had a swollen Lymph Node ... A: Sorry to hear of this. It may be malpractice but it depends on whether she had MRSA when you first ...
Open wound	3/8/2010
Q: My mom went in to the same hospital that we transferred her from because we felt we were not getting ... A: Hope your mom is ok, Kim. Certainly sounds to me that their medical conduct was below the standard ...
Testicular Torsion	3/1/2010
Q: My 15 month old was brought to the ER concerning him not eating, drinking, vomiting, not urinating ... A: It sounds to me as a very possible malpractice. If you need a good med malpractice attorney , I have ...
placenta not completely removed	2/25/2010
Q: I gave a birth 7 months ago to my first child, after the delivery,I spent 2days in hospital, at home ... A: You may have a lawsuit, but it's likely one that most attorney's will decline as the ammt of damages ...
biopsy	2/11/2010
Q: My husband died 11 months ago after 10 months of trying to find out what was going on. 8 months ... A: Sounds like a potentially good case but most attorney's want to see the records. Are you prepared to ...
nerve damage	2/11/2010
Q: I had a total hip replacement a year agoe and every since I woke up from surgery my foot has been ... A: Possibly Charlotte, but it'd be hard to tell unless an experienced personal injury attorney in ...
Fallen surgerical clip	2/8/2010
Q: In 1998 I had a gallbadder removel my 3 the holes procedure. It was noted on a xray from another ... A: It appears that, as you suspect, you may have problems with the statute of limitations. Even if your ...
help	2/3/2010
Q: I just wanted to know about is my wife she went to her chiro and he ended up getting her to believe ... A: I am sorry your wife was assaulted by this chiropractor? Where did this happen? I would be glad to ...
shoulder surgery ? malpractice	1/3/2010
Q: I was injured while working in the ER. I was told at first it was a cervical sprain. After complain ... A: Diana, I have had a New Hamphshire attorney try to call you all week. They say they cannot get ahold ...
mistaken carpul tunnel surgery	1/2/2010
Q: I went into surgury to have a trigger finger fixed. It was my right thumb. My surgeon said it would ... A: If you are not having any lasting problems from his mistake..other than the scar...I think you'd be ...
Knee surgery leads to kidney failure!	12/12/2009
Q: My dad went into knee surgery and everything looked fine until we found out that his kidney's were ... A: OK, there are some great lawyer's in Birmingham...they will want to know how old your dad was, was ...
Knee surgery leads to kidney failure!	12/3/2009
Q: My dad went into knee surgery and everything looked fine until we found out that his kidney's were ... A: Sounds suspicious to me as well. What city and state are you in? I have a large network of excellent ...
my dentist drilled a hole in my gum!	11/22/2009
Q: My dentist messed up during a root canal, and drilled into my gum. The bad part is that she didn't ... A: Sorry to hear about your incompetent dentist. Unless you have very serious complications, it's ...
baby died	11/17/2009
Q: I went to the hospital for premature labor v. incompetent cervix. Our baby was previable at 23wks ... A: Sorry to hear about your baby. When did this happen and in what city, state and hospital. You may ...
malpractice	11/3/2009
Q: What places a particular medical specialty at greater risk for malpractice litigation? A: The potential damage a specialist can cause to a human being if he makes a mistake. If an ...
clips	10/28/2009
Q: In 2006 fischlie clips were placed, having problems ever since back and forth to the surgeon who ... A: You may have a good case if the Statute of Limitations isn't blown. Please contact an experienced ...
Misdiagnoses of Ectopic Pregnancy	10/25/2009
Q: I got pregnant late August of this year. From the first week I thought I was pregnant, I was ... A: There appears to me to be a high chance of malpractice here..but the real question is whether or not ...
a nurse wth. surgical clips/untreated torn rotator cuff	10/22/2009
Q: if a nurse does'nt know hospital negligece ,who recieved a state scholarship for nursing, then i ... A: Sorry to hear of your troubles. When did this incident happen? Do you need help to find a good ...
Dental malpractice	10/19/2009
Q: My twin sister, Marlene, saw a dentist as a new patient 11/19/08 because of left molar pain and ... A: Darlene, a very experienced attorney should review all records in this case. What city and state do ...
Statute of Limitations?????	10/18/2009
Q: I am 31 years of age now, when i was 13 years old i was involved in a serious car accident, with the ... A: Sorry to hear this Stephanie. The statute of limitations may have passed, however, this is a complex ...
torn labrum two years undiagnosed	10/15/2009
Q: In November of 2007 I slipped on Ice at work. I have described the slip over and over again as a ... A: Jeff, often whether surgery is needed or not is a judgment call. It may not be malpractice. The only ...
Elbow surgery	10/11/2009
Q: Ihave had four surgerys on my right elbow due to a fall from a 6 ft ladderon 12/28/06. The last ... A: Sorry Murtagh, it's impossible to answer this question without doing a complete review of your ...
Missed abdominal aortic aneurysm	10/9/2009
Q: My wife who 65year old, called in an ambulance and went to emergency department, complaining of ... A: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. This certainly sounds like it may be malpractice. What city and ...
Malpractice	9/29/2009
Q: My 11yr old was walking with a limp. I took her to our family doctor. She sent us to have x-rays ... A: It may well be malpractice if it was missed on MRI and is definitive. So the questions are: 1. Was ...
Inguinal Hernia Repair	9/28/2009
Q: Greetings, I am 45 years old, work out every day and am very healthy and active. I had a bilateral ... A: Was this a Kugel Mesh by any chance? Kugel Mesh Patch symptoms include unexplained or persistent ...
IUD Misplacement - 2 surgeries to remove it	9/26/2009
Q: my question is do I have a case. Last month on August 20th, I had a D%26E due to a miscarriage at 18 ... A: There are a lot of women who have problems with Mirena IUD's. Additionally, there may be malpractice ...
radial nerve damage do i have a case	8/18/2009
Q: i was having surgery the nurse tired with two falied attempts to put iv in severe shooting pain went ... A: No way to say without having an expert go over your complete medical record. I will tell you that ...
total knee replacement	8/1/2009
Q: Nov 2005 my husband had a total knee replacement with a local doctor, (to many things to list) on ... A: Jody, I am sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but as you may already know..it is very likely ...
Dental malpractice	8/1/2009
Q: I had a tooth surgically extracted, and during the extraction, the oral surgeon mistakenly cut into ... A: Ashley, I think your chances of obtaining more from him are slim. It is doubtful any attorney would ...
medical records	7/30/2009
Q: How do i go about obtaining a copy of my moms medical records once shes expired? During her illness ... A: In most states if you are the heir you can simply request a copy. You will need to sign a request ...
Knee Surgery	6/15/2009
Q: in November of 2006 I had a scope done on me knee, I was told my knee cap was broken in the back ... A: Possibly Tom. It depends on whether the metal flaking should have been foreseen and if the damages ...
Hysterectomy	6/9/2009
Q: My doctor told me the only side effect of my total hysterectomy would be "some" vaginal dryness and ... A: Mariel, I'm only licensed here in California, but I suspect the statute of limitations has long ...
Eye loss/Malpractice	6/7/2009
Q: Last year, a Doctor performed surgery on me as she stated my retina was detaching and she wanted to ... A: Very tough to answer in the abstract. First, I'd need to calculate your work life expectancy and see ...
Medical Malpractice TKR	5/22/2009
Q: I had my left knee replaced last year and it had not felt right ever since. I did all the follow-up ... A: Not sure of your question. Initially, most attorney's contact the Drs insurance coverage to try to ...
Dental Malpractice	5/17/2009
Q: I went to an orthodontist that I found in the Internet for Invisaligh he said that he had something ... A: It sounds to me like you may have a good case of Dental Malpractice but you need to move fast. I ...
Wrongful death in hospital	5/11/2009
Q: my husband was 36. He had heart failer but it was under control. One night he had short of breath, I ... A: Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of your husbands death. This kind of conduct by hospitals and doctors ...
Broken Screw from Back Fusion	5/10/2009
Q: I underwent a difficult back fusion in August 2008. I had to re-enter the hospital 6 weeks after ... A: I would insist on an explanation from the doctor as to they type and material of screws used. Then ...
Pain and Suffering	5/10/2009
Q: Lets start from the beginning. I woke up with chest pains and immediatly went to my local hospital. ... A: Even if you have technical malpractice, you do not have a case that any lawyer I know could take. ...
Liability with Personal Development Site	5/1/2009
Q: I am the marketing director for Love Is The Cure a non-profit division of the New Hampshire ... A: I am not licensed in your state so would need to refer you to someone in New Hampshire for advise on ...
Arachnoiditis	4/30/2009
Q: Ed, I noticed that you responded to a question some time ago about a patient that developed ... A: The answer is that sometimes they may be...it all depends on the circumstances involved. Here is ...
perforation	4/17/2009
Q: My father underwent laparoscopic rectopexy for rectal prolapse. next day after the operation he ... A: I am sorry to hear about your dad. May I have my nurse call and talk to you? I'd like to get more ...
herniated disk during hospital stay	4/11/2009
Q: I was a 37 year old woman in close to perfect health prior to a c-section I had 7 weeks ago. I had a ... A: The only way to really answer this is to contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney in your ...
Malpractice and Social Security Benefit	3/17/2009
Q: My father in law had his gallbladder removed on Jan 28 09. After the surgery the surgeon told us ... A: If he is on SSDI, winning the lawsuit will not affect his benefits. If he is on SSI, then there is a ...
Steroid's caused hip replacement	3/16/2009
Q: My husband went to an eye doctor for Iuvitus. The doctor prescribed him a steroid in drop form and ... A: The only way to tell is to have the entire case reviewed by a competent eye Doctor. I'd consult an ...
Medical Malpractice Staph Infection	3/10/2009
Q: I am a paraplegic who has been paralyzed for over 15 years. 2 years ago I got a new cushion for my ... A: It sounds to me like you recieved very inadequate health care, but the only way to tell for sure is ...
Misadventure during fusion surgery of lower back	2/23/2009
Q: Had fusion surgery of the lower back that required entry from the front through the abdomen then ... A: Sorry to hear about the surgical result. Whether you can recover depends on whether the Dr who ...
Medical Vac Use Abdominal Wound	2/11/2009
Q: My Vac was supposed to be set at 125 - on for 5 mins and off for 2 mins.) This worked fine until a ... A: Joan, that's more a medical question than one I can answer. I'd suggest you contact an experienced ...
Medical Malpractice	2/11/2009
Q: My father passed away on Jan. 3 2008 after fighting Cancer for 2 year. He was first told by his ... A: Troy, sorry to hear about your dad. Unfortunately, no-one can say if its a sold case without a ...
Potential Med Mal LawSuit?	2/4/2009
Q: I'm writing to see if I have the possibility of obtaining a positive judgment in a potential ... A: I will have my nurse, Tom Sharon, call you either today or on Thursday. Ed Smith Sacramento, Ca ...
Medical Malpractice (Rx)	2/3/2009
Q: I have been dealing with back pain for a long time now. I have back problems up and down my spine, ... A: You may well have a lawsuit against this Dr, although much will depend on the law of the state you ...
dental problems	1/27/2009
Q: I've been going to the same dentist for a couple years now i had alot of things done and there were ... A: Clara, you might be able to file a claim with the local dental board if the prior dentist did bad ...
Complication after Hysterectomy	1/23/2009
Q: I need to know if this is mal practice...In June of 2008 I decided to have a total Hysterectomy, i ... A: Some sexual discomfort after hysterectomy is a known consequence of that procedure. Typically, ...
Total Knee Replacement Gone wrong & nerve damage	1/22/2009
Q: Had what was supposed to be a simple meniscus repair R knee in 2007. Instead he told me post surgery ... A: Unfortunately, Barry, from what you tell me, I tend to agree with the first lawyer you consulted. ...
Rh negative malpractice	1/20/2009
Q: I was told when I was 16 that I was Rh negative. I was administered the shot. No time during my ... A: Sorry to say I don't feel your chances are good. Even if there was some malpractice, the damages are ...
required laminoplasty after spinal tap	1/13/2009
Q: I have an 18 month old son who had what should have been a routine diagnostic spinal tap in ... A: Kori, I'm sorry to hear about your son. There are certain known risks of a spinal tap..many of which ...
Is this malpractice?	1/9/2009
Q: My brother went to the ER Nov. 19th, tests showed that he had a slight infraction which was causing ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your brothers death. It appears doubtful that even if there was malpractice, ...
Avascular Necrosis from Prednisone	1/8/2009
Q: Eighteen months ago my husband was given a week long dose of Prednisone from an Urgent Care to treat ... A: It has long been known by MD's that Prednisdone in high doses can cause avascular necrosis. I am not ...
gynecologists responsibility to patient	1/7/2009
Q: in 2007 i went to the gynecologist asking for a ca-125 test because i thought i might have ovarian ... A: Not a simple answer without reviewing all the medical records and past testing. I hope nothing is ...
Do I have a case?	1/6/2009
Q: I had a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy on 12/2/2008. The surgery was longer than expected due to ... A: Possibly. It really depends on 2 things. Was a reopening of a wound after that type of surgery a ...
Botched trigger finger surgery	12/30/2008
Q: I have had two successful trigger finger release surgeries in the past eight years. Recently, I ... A: You may have a theoretical case, Amy, but most attorneys would not take it. Med Malpractice cases ...
staph infection of spine (misdiagnosis ?)	12/19/2008
Q: my girlfriend is currently hospitalized due to a staph infection of the spine and a fracture of the ... A: I'm sorry about the callous way your girlfriend has been treated. Totally inexcusable and happens ...
Meniscus injury	12/17/2008
Q: I am looking for an Attorney to look at a case I may have. I what should have been a simple Knee ... A: Its very difficult to answer your question without reviewing the entire medical file. Typically, a ...
dental malpractice leading to medical prob	11/17/2008
Q: It seems many people who get porcelain veneers are misled by dentists to believe its simple with no ... A: Sorry, Kate..but it my experience..believe it or not..the Dental Society may be the best bet. I have ...
Staph infection/ MRSA	11/11/2008
Q: My mother who is 63 had a double knee replacement in 2005. In September this year she was diagnosed ... A: Vicky, its hard to figure what to do without examing all the medical records and having them be ...
bladder surgery	11/9/2008
Q: My wife is 36 years old and 2 months ago had a vaginal hysterectomy. In the process of the surgery ... A: Richard, that depends on whether this is a known risk of th esurgery your wife had. If it was not a ...
CMV	11/4/2008
Q: My uncle recently passed away after a liver transplant. He was in ICU for 3 months after the ... A: Tough to answer the question without having your case reviewed by an experienced Dr or at least a ...
arachnoiditis	10/31/2008
Q: I have been dx w/arachnoiditis after delivering my baby 7 mths ago. I have been to several doctors ... A: I am sorry to hear of your pain and condition. I understand that this is a very painful condition. I ...
Avascular necrosis	10/30/2008
Q: Had arth knee surgery for a torn miniscus and a bone spur at the end of June. Felt better for a ... A: Tough Question Bill. There are many causes of Avascular Necrosis. Most cases of avascular necrosis ...
malpractice? answers to your questions.	10/26/2008
Q: On Aug 19 my husband had total knee replacement. He was doing very well and in fact had driven the ... A: The case may well have merit, but one can only tell after reviewing all of the medical records. ...
Im only 28	10/20/2008
Q: I had two total hip replacement at the age 27. With the hope that life would be bettern that I could ... A: Sorry to hear about your injury, Kisa. When did this first surgery happen? What city do you live in? ...
I was going to be a DC now I'm disabled, PLEASE HELP!!!!!!	9/26/2008
Q: My name is Adrienne I am now 41 y o. I WAS "past tense" attending Palmer West Chiropractic College ... A: Adrienne, who is the Dr involved? I know some DC's in 707 area code and may be disqualified from ...
Emergency Care & COBRA	9/15/2008
Q: I have been struggling for months with BlueCross about COBRA coverage for a hospital bill incurred ... A: First, you need to obtain and read the health plan contract. Typically that will govern your rights ...
possible malpractice case resulting from lumbar puncture	9/9/2008
Q: I was looking over this website when I came upon another woman's experience regarding a lumbar ... A: Katherine, I have a good friend who's a great medical malpractice attorney in Richmond. Would it be ...
Loss of hand use from shoulder replacement	8/16/2008
Q: My mother had her second shoulder replacement suregery in Feburary of 2008. The first one on the ... A: Amy, without a review of your mom's entire file by a competent surgeon, its really not possible to ...
mirena IUD problem	8/15/2008
Q: My wife just recently had a baby 5 months ago. We plan on having another child so we chose the ... A: I have no direct experience in this area, but did note that some folks over at the following web ...
mised diagnosis	8/9/2008
Q: Daughter hit by car. Brought to trauma center was sent home after told X-ray and CT scans were ... A: Probably so, but the real question is whether the malpractice made her injury worse. If it did not, ...
Malpractice?	7/31/2008
Q: My mother passed away on the 15th of July due to a pulmonary embolism. The surgeon removing a tumor ... A: Carl, impossible to tell without a medical specializr thoroughly reviewing all of her medical ...
why can'y my lawyer find an expert Dr.	7/30/2008
Q: My lawyer is telling me that it is becoming difficult to find an expert doctor to take my case ... A: I assume this is a med malpractice case. No, its not difficult to have someone review those records, ...
was the hospital neglagent or malpractice/	7/29/2008
Q: I HAVE A QUESTION. I WAS IN A SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT ON ICE BACK IN FEBUARY IN THE PARKING LOT AT MY ... A: I doubt it is malpractice. An MRI or x-ray might show a reversal of the lordotic curve in the ...
possible malpractice?	7/24/2008
Q: see what happened was my wife went on vacation and she had really bad abdominal pains. we went to ... A: Serious medical conditions can easily result in 3 surgeries in 3 weeks. It sounds like your wife had ...
Disc Surgery - Malpractice?	7/22/2008
Q: Approximately 8 weeks ago, my 62 y.o. mother had surgery on her lower back to remove a ruptured ... A: The only way to tell for sure is to have a local medical malpractice attorney review the entire ...
Paraguard pregnancy	7/19/2008
Q: I had a paraguard IUD inserted after the birth of our 3rd child in Jan. The last week I've been ... A: I would try to find an attorney in your area specializing in products liability lawsuits. I note ...
no xray	7/18/2008
Q: My husband was hurt at work. He went to the hospital and they put a brace on his leg and said well ... A: Depends on whether or not the failure to diagnose led to more adverse results in healing. If not, ...
Emergency Room Failure to Treat	7/10/2008
Q: My 68 year old mother went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and pain in her arm. She ... A: Possibly. It depends if 10 minutes was considered unreasonably in the circumstances and if they had ...
Appendix	7/3/2008
Q: I found out I was pregnant in the beginning of May 08, about a week later I started having flu like ... A: Rachel, I'm sorry to hear of your ordeal. It sounds like someone missed the appendicitis and should ...
misplaced pin in hand fracture	6/24/2008
Q: Almost a year ago I had an unstable break in my little finger and was pinned by the plastic surgeon ... A: You may consult with an attorney in your town that handles medical malpractice matters. You have a ...
Treated For R/Arthritis but have broken foot	6/21/2008
Q: Over 1 ½ years ago I started having severe pain in both my feet. So much I could not walk. I am 53 ... A: Wendy, you may have a case although I'm not sure an orthopedist would ordinarily think of a ...
son	6/16/2008
Q: My son is 4 years old when he was born we all assumed he was premature because he was only 3.5lbs < ... A: You may have a cause of action depending on whether a reasonable Dr would have diagnosed Russell ...
Inguinal hernia surgery gone wrong	5/28/2008
Q: On 01/31/08 I had a surgery done for a left inguinal hernia. Prior to the surgery I went to my PCP ... A: You have a very complex situation which may or may not be due to malpractice. A testicle retracting ...
cervical fusion	5/16/2008
Q: I was in a car accident in 2000 and had a cervical fusion of the c-5 c-6 level. I have had extensive ... A: You have possible recourse against both the driver of the responsbile car and the surgeon if you are ...
medical malpractice	5/13/2008
Q: Very recently I recieved a letter from a malpractice firm that reviewed my fathers medical records. ... A: Yes, its well known to every attorney who handles injury patients on the part of injured people. ...
FAILED TURPS	5/1/2008
Q: I had a Transurethral Resection or TURP operation on my prostate that left me with near complete ... A: They are rarely settled out of court unless the negligence is very clear. Typically, Drs fight these ...
FAILED TURPS	5/1/2008
Q: I had a Transurethral Resection or TURP operation on my prostate that left me with near complete ... A: Lack of informed consent cases are difficult, but certainly you've suffered severe damage as a ...
Malpractice or not?	4/14/2008
Q: I just recently got out of the hospital with severe abdominal pain and trouble using the bathroom. I ... A: It is possible. The only way to tell is to have an experienced medical malpractice attorney in your ...
malpractice??	4/12/2008
Q: I am a 36 year old hairdresser. 1-year ago I had a bone spur removed from my foot which the doctor ... A: Susan, the case may technically fall under malpractice but may be the type of malpractice case no ...
medical malpractice	4/10/2008
Q: In Feb of 06 I ruptured my L4 disc. A orthopedic surgeon performed a discetomy. During the surgery ... A: Patricia, I've found an excellent med malpractice attorney in North Carolina. Please give a call to ...
Rotator Cuff Surgery x3	2/11/2008
Q: In January 2006 had R.C. repair surgery for full thickness tear of distal supraspinatus tendon at ... A: There is no way to answer your question without a full and complete review of your case by an ...
appendix misdiagnosis	2/9/2008
Q: In the latter part of November,I began having pain in the upper part of my stomach, I went to my ... A: It may be a technical malpractice case, but most cases that attorneys handle will require very ...
Dental malpractice	2/5/2008
Q: I had dental work done by Southwest Dental Group, that had to be redone. First, I had a root canal ... A: Sorry, I don't know many attorney's that handle these cases however I've been told that many people ...
malpractice nerve damage	1/25/2008
Q: I had Gall Bladder surgery 2 yr ago. I have suffered from pain in my left upper quadrant ever since. ... A: Impossible to answer without going over your complete medical records and getting an expert's ...
Inappropriate Epidural	1/22/2008
Q: An anesthetist attempted an epidural prior to vaginal hysterectomy twice and both times there was ... A: Realistically, you may have a case, but without a "permanent injury" an attorney may not want to ...
abscess infection after csection	1/21/2008
Q: 11-16-07 went to hospital for labor induction.Baby's heart rate dropped so had emergency ... A: I am sorry to hear of the uncaring way you were treated by your doctor. I also would urge you to ...
burst appendix	1/20/2008
Q: about two years ago i made a visit to an urgent care facility in stockton ca. i was having severe ... A: He should be responsible but there are possible real barriers to recovery here. The fact that you ...
Acl Relacement and avn	1/16/2008
Q: I had acl reconstruction this past summer, June 20 2007. I rehabed well, was back to work in 9 weeks ... A: Dean, the only way to answer that would be for a medical malpractice attorney in your city to review ...
severed artery/knee surgery	1/12/2008
Q: During a total knee replacement, surgeon destroyed 1" of popliteal artery with bone saw. Not ... A: Karen, sorry to hear of your complications. Only way to get a good handle on this is for an ...
slip and fall	1/10/2008
Q: I slipped in the parking lot of a private school on monday January 7 while dropping my daughter off ... A: What city and state did this happen in? If the School has Medpay, their insurance may pay up to a ...
Infection due to stitches	1/2/2008
Q: I recently had a birthmark surgically removed on my right deltoid and was left with a 4 inch ... A: Probably not a large enough recovery to enable an attorney to handle your case. Unfortunately, the ...
foot drop after hip replacement	1/2/2008
Q: I am a 45 year old female who had a total hip replacement two years ago and immediately developed ... A: It depends. The only way to tell is to have an experienced medical malpractice attorney go over the ...
2004 mammogram report misinterpreted	1/1/2008
Q: My July 2004 mammogram showed 2 suspicious areas. I was sent for additional views and ultrasound of ... A: Wendy, this is a casse that cannot be answered in the abstract. The only way to get a handle on it ...
cervical fusion 5/6 2004 constant pain	12/22/2007
Q: in 2004, i had a cervical fusion with plate at c5/c6. 3 years later i am in constant pain. the ... A: A bad result sometimes occurs. It is not necessarily grounds for suing the first Dr. Unless you or ...
appendix	12/17/2007
Q: I recently had my "second" appendix removed..Three years ago I had the first appendix removed and a ... A: Have never heard of this before. What do you feel the Dr did wrong? You should consult with a local ...
car injury after surgery	12/10/2007
Q: after having lumbar fusion surgery on my back, three weeks out of the hospital a car hit me from the ... A: Yes, Yolanda you may have a very good case indeed. People with back surgery are always more ...
wrong dianoses	12/6/2007
Q: After going through some severe life events i was made to se a mental health clinic . My primary Dr ... A: Rachel, it's very difficult for a psychiatrist to come to a conclusion on what mental disease ...
Sepsis	11/18/2007
Q: My husband had a barium enema to check for a leak from resection of colon cancer. He was sent home ... A: Sorry Grace, I can't answer that without reviewing the entire medical file. You should contact a ...
husbands vasectomy	11/17/2007
Q: My Husband had a vasectomy last year directly after the procedure my husband said he did not think ... A: You msy well have a medical malpractice case against the first doctor. The seocnd is merely ...
Cervical Disc Fusion Surgery Complications	11/11/2007
Q: Two months ago I had Cervical Discectomy and Fusion at C6-C7. Upon waking from surgery I was hoarse ... A: Sorry to hear of the bad result you had in surgery. The best thing to do is consult a local med ...
Injection made condition worse	10/23/2007
Q: 7 months ago, I was diagnosed with De'Quervain's tendonitis in both hands. I had really bad ... A: Gina, you should consult with a medical malpractice attorney immediately. If he believes it may be a ...
medical hardware failure	10/21/2007
Q: I had a left total hip replacement June, 2006 in Waco, TX. During surgery I received a spiral ... A: Lisa, there may well be something you can do. There may be responsibiity of behalf of the plate ...
Is this Medical Malpractice ?	9/28/2007
Q: In November 06 I had a Type A Aortic Dissection. The following is a brief chronology of errors... ... A: Without going into your complete chart, I wouldn't really be able to give an accurate opinion. I do ...
Sepsis caused by c-section	9/25/2007
Q: I had an emergency cesarean section with my 5 month old son. At time of discharge from the hospital ... A: You may have a case, Jill, but the facts are far too complicated to advise you. You need to find a ...
ACL Replacement	9/16/2007
Q: I had surgey to replace my ACL and Repair the Menidcus after it was done my foot is numb, and he ... A: Well it depends on your insurance coverage, and you would need someone to examine the policy to make ...
Plastic surgery	8/25/2007
Q: Approximately 4 years ago my daughter cut herself next to her left eye (1cm long). We were advised ... A: It'd be tough at this point to prove the surgeon didn't do a good job. It'd take another surgeon to ...
medical malpractice	8/24/2007
Q: I had the same gynecologist for 12 years. During that time I had fertility problems, a miscarriage, ... A: Sorry to hear all you went thru, Tmanatha. You may well have a case for the missed diagnosis and ...
botched hernia repair	8/19/2007
Q: To make a long story short DEC 2005 I had a supposed hernia, I argued that I had no symptoms,and ... A: Jim, you may have a medical malpractice case but someone would need to review your complete medical ...
endometriosis diagnosis missed	8/5/2007
Q: I had a laparoscopy for pelvic pain and suspected endometriosis in June 2006, at which time my ... A: Under the current state of the law in most states, likely not. It's actually not the law so much as ...
Broken Catherer	8/2/2007
Q: I went for an MRI. While inserting the catheter for the dye portion, the catheter broke off. ... A: You should definitely confer with a medical malpractice attorney in your community as soon as ...
shoulder surgery x3	7/28/2007
Q: My name is Michael Rando, I am 41 years old and live in Danvers, MA. I have now had 3 shoulder ... A: Mike, I understand and share your frustration with the process. Unfortunately, most people who ...
shoulder surgery x3	7/23/2007
Q: My name is Michael Rando, I am 41 years old and live in Danvers, MA. I have now had 3 shoulder ... A: Mike, sorry for all the turmoil you've been through. The only way for an attorney to get a handle ...
Possible malpractice reocurrence	6/29/2007
Q: When I was about 7 years old, I fractured my ankle whilst running on a gopher hole in the field in ... A: I definitely feel you should consult a medical malpractice lawyer in your community asap as there ...
Cervical manipulation	6/25/2007
Q: I saw a chiropractor after a crash. I had recovered from the crash and the chiro told me I would be ... A: Consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney immediately as there are short statutes of ...
Insurance Company Negligence (Hydrocodone)	6/25/2007
Q: My soon-to-be ex-wife admitted to bing addicted to hydrocodone during the course of our marriage. ... A: Interesting question. It would seem, however, that the insurer was only providing what some Dr. ...
Botched Epidural	6/21/2007
Q: I gave birth in November of 06, and have had persistent and severe back pain at night since that ... A: Unless it is found that you have a signifigant, permanent problem in your back, it is unlikely that ...
hysterectomy malpractice?	6/20/2007
Q: I went in for a hysterectomy this year in April for a "routine" hysterectomy. I was told by my ... A: You may well have a case. I'd suggest you consult a medical malpractice attorney immediately as ...
Injury to ureter, kidney and bladder	6/16/2007
Q: I am writing to find out if you have a support group or any advise concerning the painful, ... A: I am sorry to hear of your ordeal. One organization which may be able to offer support and ...
Post Surgery Issues	5/4/2007
Q: 6-15-06 Surgery. Spinal fusion L5-S1. When woke, had extreme pain in hip, leg. Was in recovery ... A: You may well have a malpractice case, but its impossible to say for sure if you do withour reviewing ...
hip replacement	12/30/2006
Q: My Mother 58 years old had hip replacement surgery [8]eight weeks ago.when she woke up after surgery ... A: Sorry to hear about your mom's problem. It appears "Drop foot" is not an infrequent complication of ...
Hip Replacement	11/29/2006
Q: As others have noted in this forum, I had THR three years ago. From day one my right leg became ... A: Bill, it could be either...without another surgeon reviewing the file, its hard to know if the ...
Knee Replacement Disaster	10/6/2006
Q: My 76 year old husband underwent total knee replacement on July 19th, 2006. The first surgery ... A: Jody there is no way to answer that question without a complete review of the medical records by an ...
tore finger tendon	6/7/2006
Q: I was just wondering. On March 19 2006 I injured my ring finger on my right hand. I could not move ... A: You should consult with a malpractice attorney, asap as the statutes of limitations (Time to sue) in ...
Leagal case or not?	2/14/2006
Q: I am unsure if my question pertains to your expertise, but perhaps it does. On January 4th of this ... A: I believe you'd be better off letting it go. First, you didn't listen to the hand surgeon and ...
Bad dental treatment	10/24/2005
Q: Smith: I did routine root-canal treatment with a specialist, endodontist, at dental facility. At ... A: UNfortunately, I think you have a case that simply won't leverage out no matter how you try to plead ...
law suit	11/9/2004
Q: I had two discecomies with fusion and plate 4/2004. I woke up from surg and my right arm was ... A: What did the surgeon do wrong? There are always risks in any surgery and these risks are usually ...
medical insurance for 17 years old	7/26/2004
Q: Edward A. Smith, My son's girlfriend is 17 years old. She got in the accident about 2 month ago ... A: In most states, a parent is responsible for necessary medical bills of a minor. It's unlikely she ...
malpractice	6/30/2004
Q: i had a ankle fusion done and now my leg is 3/4 inch shorter than the other when i asked the doc ... A: Possibly, although depending on the surgery..it may or may not be malpractice. You need to consult ...
motorcycle accident	6/3/2002
Q: While driving my motorcycle, in the state of California, I was involved in an accident which ... A: You have several options. If Kaiser denies coverage because your former employer didn't give you ...

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