| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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