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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Extravasation at Port | 2/8/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| MRSA-VRE | 10/27/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Recurring Miscarriage after IUD | 10/16/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| IUD incorrectly placed by Nurse, what should I do legally? | 10/3/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| OBGYN lawsuit? | 9/29/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Medical Malpractice Elderly | 9/10/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| scar during jaw operation | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: i had jaw surgery 10 days to improve my cross bite and extend my lower jaw. the only risk i was made ... A: Maria, It is unlikely the hospital would be liable for the damages caused, however, the surgeon who ... | |
| Botched Gall Bladder Removel | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: My little sister 32 of good health. Was diagnosed with stones in her Gall Bladder and went in for a ... A: Joe, Your sister may have a case depending on the reason for the bile leakage post gallbladder ... | |
| ercp | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: i had cholcystectomy, which i didnt recover properly from, 6 weeks later i had ercp, was discharged ... A: Nikki, There really is not a question here. You should have an attorney review your case to ... | |
| Neglect by an Orthopaedic Surgeon | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old female with a 20 year history of knee problems and pain. I've seen several orthos ... A: Kimberlee, It is hard to tell when there is an addition to records. They can be tested for the ... | |
| Neglect by an Orthopaedic Surgeon | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a 31 year old female with a 20 year history of knee problems and pain. I've seen several orthos ... A: Kimberlee, I am sorry you went through that kind of abuse. I know that most of the experts would ... | |
| Misread MRI | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: In May 2008 I was injured on the job. In Sept. of 08 I was finally given an MRI, the imaging center ... A: Patsy, I am going to tread lightly and attempt to answer your question without providing legal ... | |
| fentanyl death | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: my children's father had multiple health/medical issues. his doctor prescribed him fentanyl patches ... A: Michelle, I am very familiar with Fentanyl patches. You should have the patches checked to see if ... | |
| Hardware infection | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I recently submitted a question regarding a friend Who had broke his leg and can't work And has zero ... A: Armando, It could be malpractice if it was not properly sanitized prior to being placed. It also ... | |
| Multiple Sclerosis Medical Malpractice? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I changed to a new neurologist May 2009. He had me have a new brain and spinal cord MRI so we could ... A: Isabel, If you are indicating that you continued with the Rebif uninterrupted and developed the ... | |
| Kaiser & Mirena IUD | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm 28 yrs old and in Jan 2009 I a got Mirena inserted by a Nurse Practitioner at Kaiser. Now, 2.5 ... A: Julie, You would have a possible case against the Nurse Practitioner if she place the IUD ... | |
| Diabetes caused by high dose prednisone | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: In 2005, my daughter was admitted to the hospital for severe asthma exacerbation. She was put on ... A: Melissa, There are two statements which you made which may need some clarification. The first is ... | |
| Doctor Malpractice | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: I had the Mirena IUD placed in 09/09 by my gyn. Insertion was very painful but, I was told it was ... A: Amber, From the facts you discussed, it sounds as if you may have a case in that it sounds as if ... | |
| Spinal fusion surgury | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: Can I sue a orthopedic surgeon and the hospital it was done at for a Botched spinal fusion surgury ... A: Tiffany, If 4 surgeons are willing to testify you never needed the surgery, you should consult with ... | |
| femoral nerve damage | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I read about the person who has the same problem as myself, the only difference is i did not have a ... A: Denise, If the standard of care mandate the tourniquet be released within 30 minutes and you have ... | |
| Spinal fusion surgury | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: Can I sue a orthopedic surgeon and the hospital it was done at for a Botched spinal fusion surgury ... A: Tiffany, You can sue the physician and/or hospital for malpractice if the surgery was not medically ... | |
| spinal hematoma and/or anachroiditis | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: Friedman: I have been having a very difficult time receiving a diagnosis for an MRI done on my ... A: Elizabeth, It is hard to say if you have a case based upon your description. If the neurologist ... | |
| Negligent Fracture Treatment? | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about whether the particulars of my medical treatment qualify as medical ... A: Morgan, I am sure you are not surprised to hear that my answer is that it sounds like there was a ... | |
| Pain 9 Months after Inguinal Hernia Surgery | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I had Inguinal Hernia surgery in Wisconsin in July of 2010. I am 47, good health, (other wise). ... A: Susan, I suggest you find an attorney who has connections in Wisconsin or who is licensed in ... | |
| contracture of foot after two lumbar punctures | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: My 21 year old daughter Becky was admitted to hospital on 22nd september last year suffering with ... A: Linda, Unfortunately when some physicians cannot determine the cause of a problem, they assume it ... | |
| possible damage via lumbar puncture | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: since having a lumbar puncture (4 attempts to extract any spinal fluid) i've suffered with numbness ... A: Dave, If you are asking if you have a malpractice claim, it depends on the circumstances. Your ... | |
| ERCP complications leading to death | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: My healthy 74 year old mother went for a ERCP procedure in October 2011 which went wrong and ... A: Wayne, You may have a viable medical malpractice case depending on your mother's symptoms, the ... | |
| compartment syndrome | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I had a head o crash in another town. i went to te ER and the dianosed me as having a broken femer ... A: Daniel, There is really no question here, however, I assume you are asking if you have a potential ... | |
| suing a heathcare facility | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: If i sue a facility which has different department, would it be appropriate to list the whole ... A: V, You should sue the legal entity and you can refer to different departments as long as they are ... | |
| improper IUD insertion/trich | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: When I gave birth to my daughter in January of 2010 I was sure I didn't want to have children for at ... A: Carra, You have a potential case for malpractice. Your state law will dictate the scope of ... | |
| law suite | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: Is there any kind of clam out on the IUD called mariana if I spelled that right I had a IUD put in ... A: Carla, There are a number of lawsuits involving Mirena IUDs. I suggest you go onto a search engine ... | |
| Perforated Colon | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: My 57 year old husband went in for a routine colonoscopy on Sept. 13th. He had no underlying ... A: Karen, Let me start off by saying that different attorneys may have different views and I would ... | |
| Post ERCP pancreatitis | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I am a healthy 39 yr old female who went to the hospital for gall bladder pain. I was told that ... A: Carla, I have handled ERCP caused pancreatitis and I suggest you consult with a medical malpractice ... | |
| Rare post-op infection | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm in Illinois and in May '09 I had a Realize gastric band installed. My surgeon had never ... A: Renee, I strongly suggest you speak with an attorney in Illinois. You need to find a medical ... | |
| Broken Elbow misdiagnosis | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: We took my 3 year old son to the nearest er when he fell on his elbow. They took mulitiple xrays ... A: April, Based on the facts, it appears there is a viable malpractice action. I suggest you contact ... | |
| abdominal aortic aneurismmal/med mal case | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: My dad complained of severe lowback pain on a Friday. Over the weekend it wasn't getting any better ... A: Eric, I suggest you and your mother go and speak with an attorney. The case depends on what ... | |
| Wisdom tooth extraction on patient with IDDM | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: My son recently had his wisdom teeth extracted by our family dentist. This simple extraction turned ... A: Jeff, It may be worth while for your son to speak with a medical malpractice attorney, although it ... | |
| shoulder surgery | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: In 2007 I had arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Since then I have been experiencing popping, grinding, ... A: Joe, You may have a products liability case against the manufacturer of the pain pump if it was ... | |
| Lumbar puncture complications | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: About March of 2010 i started having vision issues/disturbances followed by minor headaches a month ... A: Travis, Any malpractice attorney should be able to handle it, although it would be beneficial if ... | |
| Birth Brachial Plexus Injury | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Daughter born in 2008 with a brachial plexus injury in the process of a Malpractice suit. Just ... A: Felicia, Every case is different and it depends on the facts of the case to determine who the ... | |
| Lumbar puncture complications | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: About March of 2010 i started having vision issues/disturbances followed by minor headaches a month ... A: Travis, I assume you ended up with a leak after the procedure which is why you had such a massive ... | |
| Lumbar puncture complications | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: About March of 2010 i started having vision issues/disturbances followed by minor headaches a month ... A: Travis, As you know, there is a vast difference between "informed consent" and signing a form. As ... | |
| Knee replacement/numbness in leg and foot | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I am 44 and had a total knee replacement November 2009. I had a nerve block for the surgery. After ... A: Paul, It depends where you live, however, this is probably not a case I would take as a medical ... | |
| Medical Malpractice-resulting in death of infant | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My 10 1/2 monnth old son passed away January 2010. He was born March 12, 2009 in a small town ... A: Jamie, I am very sorry for your loss. This is a heart-breaking history. I strongly suggest you ... | |
| lumbar myelogram caused trouble | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: May 2010 I was refered by my PCP to a neurosurgen because I had lower back pain and some numbness ... A: Brenda, I am sorry to hear about this incident. I suggest you see another neurologist and find out ... | |
| Ectopic pregnancy | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I started seeing a infertility specialist in 2009 Through the earlier part of 2010. I informed him ... A: Michele, If the physicians are willing to testify to that in court, you seem to have a pretty good ... | |
| misdiagnosed | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I suffered extreme upper abdominal pain and was taken to the nearest ER by a co-worker. Upon ... A: Philip, It all depends on your symptoms, the test results and the knowledge of the staff at the ... | |
| wrong breast biopsy | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: I had a mammogram and ultrasound where they said there was a suspicious nodule that required biopsy. ... A: Jean, It sounds as if it may have been below the standard of care to biopsy the incorrect nodule. ... | |
| Dr. Neglect | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Doctor's neglect of patient? One year and one month ago, I had lower back surgery with 2 discs ... A: Edy, There is such a thing as physician neglect and it is usually handled by the Board of ... | |
| help needed. | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old son. He was just recently diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. He has ... A: Tiffani, It depends where you live and what the standard of care entails. If you live in most ... | |
| Hernia Malpractice/Couples | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: We have the same problem.... my husband went for surgery and now for 7 months has had a swollen ... A: Michelle, I strongly suggest your husband see another surgeon in a different area. I represented ... | |
| Lost testicle/nerve damage | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: Wisconsin hospital is otherwise great, but this guy was a hack. Went in for a vasectomy,he messed ... A: Cory, It is possible the administrator is sincere. You have to use common sense on that front. It ... | |
| PREDNISONE MALPRACTICE | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I read your answer concerning prednisone side effects on a bone issue. Your awareness of the multi ... A: Ira, This is a real problem with "Tort Reform" as has been legislated. Tort Reform which caps ... | |
| Permanent Nerve Damage From Surgery | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: Two years ago I had foot surgery done to repair a torn tendon, and fix structural problems in my ... A: Gary, As you might expect, I suggest you speak to a medical malpractice attorney in your area. You ... | |
| medical ethics/ obstetrical malpractice | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if I could pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit on the grounds of "failure to ... A: Samantha, I am sorry to hear about your daughter's death. In most states you have a cause of ... | |
| carpal tunnel/ spinal nerve trama | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: My company. Dr. said i more than likely had carpal tunnel, then saw a orthopedic Dr. who said i had ... A: Pat, I would recommend you see a medical malpractice attorney. Hopefully the surgeon conducted or ... | |
| IUD Transmigration | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: In 2006, I elected to have an IUD inserted for birth control. When the medical assistant inserted my ... A: Jasmine, From your facts, it sounds like you have a potential medical malpractice claim for the ... | |
| Over-medicating? | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have chronic pain from a back injury. I have had one surgery. A surgeon told me years ago that ... A: Nora, You can seek legal advice, however, it is unlikely an attorney would file a malpractice case ... | |
| Over-medicating? | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I have chronic pain from a back injury. I have had one surgery. A surgeon told me years ago that ... A: Nora, It is not your fault, however, prescription drugs are addictive and it sounds as if you are ... | |
| hardware disrupture | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I am an active 34 yr. old and just suffered form a compound fracture to my lower left tib/fib area 2 ... A: Eric, Hardware should not break if it is free from defects, placed correctly, it is non-weight ... | |
| Malpractice? | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Female 39 In the mid 1990's, after several years of unknown illness, I was diagnosed with ovarian ... A: M.J., I am sorry to hear about your ongoing health problems. I suggest you schedule a conference ... | |
| 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: Sabrina, From the facts you stated, it sounds like you have a potential case. I suggest you speak ... | |
| Staph and MRSA | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I had gone to an ER in my area with what looked like a spider bite and it was red with white pussy ... A: Lecia, I am sorry to hear about the way you were treated at the hospital. I would suggest you ... | |
| malpractice? | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Last December I went in for a patella realignment. The doctor did the surgery closed me up and then ... A: Liz, I am very sorry to hear about the problems you had after the initial surgery. Neurovascular ... | |
| Kidney tumor | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Friedman, Please advise if my case has merit for negligence. My story started in 2004 / 5. I travel ... A: Dana, I suggest you speak to an attorney as soon as possible. Every state has different statute of ... | |
| appendix | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently went to an urgent care facility for severe abdominal pain because it is very near my ... A: Sara, Unfortunately, it is unlikely an attorney would take the case because it would cost more to ... | |
| malpractice or not? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I went to the hospital july 28th for a flu virus. I was given a iv for fluids and a shot in my ... A: Andy, You have a potential medical malpractice case for failing to diagnose the clot. However, you ... | |
| Fentanyl for fibromyalgia | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: My friends' mother was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia ten years ago. Beginning about eight years ago ... A: Drew, Not if she was taking the medication contrary to the indications. However, there are large ... | |
| Unecessary surgery | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I hurt my knee Aug. 9th 2010. I went to a walk in clinic and the CNP ordered an x-ray. Nothing ... A: Ruth, You have a viable medical malpractice cause of action for the improper reading of the MRI. ... | |
| Cauda Equina syndrome | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a herniated disc and was having back pain which I have had for a while so I did not ... A: Nathan, You do not have to have a permanent or chronic injury to have a malpractice case, however, ... | |
| CBC test results and Doctors responsibilty in reading them | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: still working a full time job at 73 started feeling tired and sluggish. He's always paid great ... A: Arlen, Your father's physician should be held accountable for the failure to diagnose or keep your ... | |
| Mirena IUD pregnancy, 17wk still birth and infertility | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: First i would like to thank you for even taking the time out of your day to look at my question. My ... A: Kasey, I suggest you follow up with a qualified attorney in your area. Look for an attorney who is ... | |
| cerebral palsy and my son | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I had preeclampsia with my son and he was born 31 weeks. I was first put on medication to bring down ... A: Antonia, I would strongly suggest you speak to an attorney. Your rights may have already been cut ... | |
| total knee replacement | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: My question is should I seek legal counsel now or should I wait until after the total knee ... A: Dawn, It is always a good idea to speak with a qualified malpractice attorney when you feel ... | |
| Prednisone and cleft lip/palate | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My sister is 7 months pregnant and her unborn son has a cleft lip and cleft palate. During the early ... A: Celina, Your sister can file a cause of action in New Mexico for injuries sustained from ... | |
| cerebral palsy malpractice | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 yr. old son who has cerebral palsy, seizures, migraines, asthmas. muscle spasms. He was ... A: Venice, Your son has a potential cerebral palsy traumatic birth case. It depends on your state's ... | |
| failure to diagnosis heart defect | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Friedman, my first grandson was born on June 1st 2010, a healthy beautiful baby. He was given a ... A: Angie, I am sorry to hear about such a tragedy and wish you and your famiky my best wishes. Many ... | |
| Medical records | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if I can request/force a medical provider, specifically a lab called Ameritox ... A: Tony, HIPAA laws prohibit the sharing of personal information to anyone other than treating ... | |
| Vasa Previa | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a question in regards to vasa Previa. My daughter was diagnosed early in her pregnancy in ... A: Janice, It is definitely not a waste of time to speak with a highly qualified medical malpractice ... | |
| Appendix | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My husband was in Augusta, GA when he had on onset of severe stomach pain (a 12 on scale of 1-10) ... A: Kathy, If you are inquiring as to whether your husband has a possible malpractice case, he does. ... | |
| Malpractice? | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: 6 Months ago i went to my doctor's office and complaint of certain symptoms, a vaginal test and ... A: Gina, If you have a long term problem, you should be able to find a medical malpractice attorney to ... | |
| Insulin Prescription Pharmacy Error | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Doctor prescribed specific type of insulin; wrong insulin given by pharmacist; patient experienced ... A: Seritia, The parents need to speak to a medical malpractice attorney who specializes in traumatic ... | |
| wrong insulin provided by pharmacist | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Doctor provided specific type of insulin; wrong insulin given by pharmacist; patient experienced ... A: Seritia, The parents need to speak to a medical malpractice attorney who specializes in traumatic ... | |
| Found part of placenta in my uterus | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: My last baby was born on August 4, 2008 and since I have had him I had continuos bleeding and pain. ... A: Desiree, You should speak to a medical malpractice attorney in your area. You may have a hard time ... | |
| Methotrexate related lawsuits | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: The case is as follows: A woman's husband has Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, a rare skin disease, and ... A: Lori, I am sorry to hear about your husband. Lung damage is a known adverse effect of Methotrexate ... | |
| Hydronephrosis | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: In 1980 I started getting severe pain in my left side, together with nausea and vomiting. For 2 ... A: Diane, I am sorry to hear about your chronic pain. The first problem you have is the statute of ... | |
| medical licences | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I live in Florida, I recently went to the gynocologist and she wrote me a prescribtion and when I ... A: Ashley, I am not sure what you would sue for other than the time of the appointment and the fees ... | |
| Hospital released my father into a Taxi | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: My father went to the hospital ER late last night with pain caused by a back fusion operation less ... A: Ryan, If your father was unable to take care of himself, the hospital should not have released him ... | |
| Anachroiditis malpractice | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My doctor has recently diagnosed me with anachroiditis. I've done research on the causes which ... A: Margaret, You may have a viable claim if you can prove the cause of the anachroiditis. You would ... | |
| Hysterectomy complications | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I had a vaginal hysterectomy March of 2009. The surgery was supposed to take an hour and my doctor ... A: Lisa, I would recommend speaking to a qualified medical malpractice attorney. Your injuries are ... | |
| Over prescribing | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I had terrible insomnia and was on ambien 10mg once a day. Once that stopped working, my doctor put ... A: Dawn, I am sorry you had such a horrible experience. It sounds like you may have a case, however, ... | |
| Prednisone damage | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Friedman, I was diagnosing with Multiply Scleroses 10 years ago, and for 10 years I was on high ... A: Michelle, Long term use of Prednisone can cause a myriad of problems, including most of the ... | |
| over prescribing drugs | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I believe that my husbands Dr. is over prescribing his medications and that they are making him ... A: I am not a psychiatrist, however, he is probably on too many benzos. I suggest you transfer the ... | |
| Cervical cancer during pregnancy | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: My 35 year old sister became pregnant in 2008; she was diabetic and had a prior pregnancy with ... A: Meg, I am sorry to hear about your sister. I suggest you request any radiographic findings from ... | |
| My husband had MRI 12 years ago and dr. said its clean.. | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: We live in WA state. My husband is having seizures for last 13 years. 12 years ago Dr. had him take ... A: You have potential grounds for malpractice, however, you need to consult with a medical malpractice ... | |
| Potential Med Mal | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: Appreciate any feedback in regards to the odds of winning a med mal case... 79 y/o male presented to ... A: lori, If you are asking if this is a potential medical malpractice case, it is one. However, it is ... | |
| Nerve damage after surgery | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I am 49 years old and had a total hip replacement in November 2009. The Doc noticed after surgery I ... A: Diane, You should contact a medical malpractice attorney. It sounds as if your physician may be ... | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to know about a lawsuit if it would be practical to pursue on a misdiagnosis for multiple ... A: Danielle, It depends the state in which you live. Most states will allow for damages for the ... | |
| radiation treatment to wrong side of body | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: At 37 I was diagnosed with colon cancer in my descending colon. Went for radiation treatment and ... A: Joseph, It is below the standard of care, however, it is not malpractice if there are no damages. ... | |
| Misread MRI | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My wife had an MRI read and it said she had 3 tears in her knee the surgeon told her she had to have ... A: Ron, It certainly could not hurt to speak with an attorney. It is unlikely an attorney would take ... | |
| Nerve Damage After Back Surgery | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Eleven months ago I had microlumbar discectomy, L5-S1, left. Prior to surgery, I had back pain, leg ... A: Diane, I suggest you get a second opinion. A "dropped foot" may be the result of nerve damage ... | |
| Continued Complications after Total Knee Replacement | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I live in Texas and am now 40 years old. Approx. 5 years ago I fell on my right knee and was ... A: Tonya, I am sorry to hear about your continuing problems. Failure to accurately diagnose and ... | |
| Ongoing Pain/Suffering Radial Fracture...Malpractice??????? | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to describe a matter and inquire about it's validity as a cause of action for medical ... A: Deborah, I believe the attorney is telling you to wait because he/she wants to see if you have a ... | |
| Ongoing Pain/Suffering Radial Fracture...Malpractice??????? | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to describe a matter and inquire about it's validity as a cause of action for medical ... A: Deborah, As you already expect, it appears the physician was well below the standard of care as ... | |
| Chronic illness as a result from surgery infection | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Months before my before my enometrial ablation surgery I had two labs showing I was subclinically ... A: Emily, Unfortunately, you have experienced what may patients experience. Physicians are trained to ... | |
| Fractured Fibula. | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: On the night of December 8th, 2009. I slipped on some ice outside of my house. My ankle went ... A: Thomas, It sounds like a good malpractice case, however, you will have a hard time finding a ... | |
| BROKEN ELBOW | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Medical Doctor missed broken elbow stated I had just hyperextendd arm and 3 months later still in ... A: Once you accept the offer, you will have to sign a release and cannot sue. When the risk manager ... | |
| BROKEN ELBOW | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Medical Doctor missed broken elbow stated I had just hyperextendd arm and 3 months later still in ... A: Linda, I can't say how much the case is worth nor could anyone else without more information. To ... | |
| ER Sent us home | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: We called the on call Dr at our ob office on Christmas day and they said it happens and just to ... A: Chad, I would strongly recommend you speak to a qualified medical malpractice attorney in our area. ... | |
| Nerve damage after bladder lift and hysterectomy | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am 7 weeks post op from my first surgery, due to severe pain and no relief from pain meds a 2nd ... A: Lorraine, It certainly could be negligence on the part of the surgeon and I would urge you to speak ... | |
| Dental Negligence/Malpractice | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have contacted a few Dental Malpractice attorneys and have gotten a seemingly canned response that ... A: Christine, Unfortunately, the multiple attorneys you talked to are correct. It is usually too ... | |
| IUD perforation | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I recently had my first IUD removed and a new one inserted. During insertion it was very painful. ... A: Gina, You have a potential claim if you were not told perforation was a possibility or if it was ... | |
| Pregnancy while using Mirena | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: In late February 2009 I had the Mirena IUD inserted by my gynocologist. I went back for other ... A: Megan, The merits of your case depend on where you live. Most states do not allow for a "wrongful ... | |
| Complications during c-section | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My wife recently gave birth to our son by c-section. She has a heart condition (stenosis) that she ... A: Tom, Thankfully your wife is not permanently injured. I suggest you (your wife) request a copy of ... | |
| Finally found cause of negligence after statute of limitations | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My husband had total left hip replacement in April 2006. Immediately in the recovery room he was ... A: Lisa, These is an excellent question. The answer depends on your state's laws. In some states, ... | |
| perforation of uterus | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago I went for my first obstetric appointment only to find the baby had died. This was ... A: Anne, The simple answer to your question is that the physician is responsible for his negligence, ... | |
| Doctor left a wire in my foot | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I had bunion Surgery on my left and right foot, both bunions, and bunionets (the ones on the ... A: Lilya, It sounds as if the doctor made a mistake, however, it is unlikely an attorney will file ... | |
| Infertile after childhood xrays? | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: When I was 11 (29 years ago), I remember an xray technician suddenly realizing they had forgottten ... A: Joe, It is possible this is the cause, however, you need to discuss this with an expert in that ... | |
| STAPH INFECTION | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: My mother recently went into the hospital with pneumonia and got a staph infection in her lung. She ... A: Vickie, I think there are multiple answers to your question but first let me tell you I am sorry ... | |
| nerve damage after vasectomy | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: ON MARCH 24TH 2009 I HAD A VASECTOMY AT 780 MAIN ST WEYMOUTH FROM A DOCTOR FELDMAN. IMMEDIATELY ... A: John, I am not a general surgeon and cannot tell you whether you can be fixed. I strongly suggest ... | |
| IUD perforation | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I had an IUD inserted two months ago. After spending that entire day in stabbing pain, I made a ... A: Lindsay, I am sorry to hear about your experience. You can certainly make a claim and turn in ... | |
| MS diagnoised in2008 from 2003 MRI | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: In 2008 was diagnoised with Multiple Sclerosis from a 2003 MRI. I have been and had multiple tests ... A: Jan, It is hard to say based on the limited facts you presented. The question is whether the ... | |
| Nerve damage | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: My wife had 2 step surgery done 3 days ago where her chin implant was removed and then sliding ... A: Kevin, I am not a surgeon but the facts alone do not sound like malpractice. The physician knew ... | |
| Nerve damage | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My wife had a 2 step surgery done 3 days ago where her chin implant was removed and then sliding ... A: Kevin, I am not a surgeon but the facts alone do not sound like malpractice. The physician knew ... | |
| Medical Malpractice | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: What are a physician's chances of being accused of malpractice at some point in during his/her ... A: Certain disciplines are more apt to be subject to malpractice claims, however, the overall number is ... | |
| Unnecessary Testing - Patient Rights? | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I went to the ER at the local hospital with various symptoms. I spent about 10 hours there (the ... A: Kel, I am sympathetic to your point of view but let me play "devil's advocate" for a minute. I ... | |
| informed consent | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i had a flexor tenolysis and dupuryens contracure surgery on my left hand.the dr.never told me the ... A: Kathy, Thank you for your kind rating. There is no form called an "informed consent" since the ... | |
| informed consent | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i had a flexor tenolysis and dupuryens contracure surgery on my left hand.the dr.never told me the ... A: Kathy, If you did not sign a consent form and were not informed , it would most likely be ... | |
| Birth Trauma | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Almost 2 years ago, I had attempted a VBAC at a local teaching hospital. During the pushing phase ... A: Jill, Because of the uncertainty of your child's future, I would strongly suggest you speak to a ... | |
| is this medical malpractice | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: and about 4 and a half i had surgery on my right side of my stomach around my abdominal. i had an ... A: Aleesta, If the tools were not sterilized, it appears there is an extremely good chance that is the ... | |
| Birth Trauma | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Almost 2 years ago, I had attempted a VBAC at a local teaching hospital. During the pushing phase ... A: Jill, I am sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, I have been litigating a similar ... | |
| Steroid injection gone wrong | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Friedman, I had minor to mild pain in my back initially, so after visiting couple of doctors, I ... A: Josh, It may be a very strong case if the physician did not place the needle correctly or if the ... | |
| vascetomy damage | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband had a vasectomy in 2002 in which he said he almost flew off the table when the doctor ... A: Wendy, It is possible, although, the statute of limitations probably has run in most states. The ... | |
| Medical Mal-Practice? | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I was supposed to have a total laparoscopic hysterectomy recenly and it turned into an emergency ... A: Mary, You have a potential malpractice case. You should speak to a medical malpractice attorney in ... | |
| Prednisone/prematurity | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My 17 y.o. son was born 6 weeks prematurely. I was prescribed prednisone during the pregnancy, which ... A: Jackie, I strongly suggest you see an attorney in your area that deals with traumatic birth ... | |
| shoulder pain | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I had a motorcycle accident about 5 years ago , Had pain in my left shoulder and was rush to ... A: Bob, It sounds like there are a number of issues. You asked about the first surgeon, however, it ... | |
| numb foot | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: I had surgery two months ago on my left knee. My foot was very numb when I first woke up from the ... A: Sonya, You may have a malpractice case or you may have a breach of fiduciary duty case or both. If ... | |
| Surgeries Gone Wrong? | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: My stepdaughter had surgeries in the past because of cysts and which her ovaries were suppose to ... A: Alice, Your step daughter should request the surgical reports from the ovary removal surgery or ... | |
| Mirena IUD Perforation/Removal | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I had a Mirena IUD inserted on 5/13/08 just following a 6 week check-up for the birth of my 3rd ... A: Hoku, I strongly suggest you speak with a medical malpractice attorney in your area. It is ... | |
| Finding the right lawyer | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My father died of what I and everyone I talk to , believe was negligence . After a successful heart ... A: Bill, There are a number of places to find the best malpractice attorney. You can try the Ohio ... | |
| Possible multiple miscarriages due to Tubal Ligation failure | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: After having my 4th childbirth over 5 years ago i was was told by my OB-GYN at the time, that due to ... A: Nathisa, If you were told and paid for a tubal ligation which was never performed, it is ... | |
| Nerve damage after surgery | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I had a low anterior resection done in June 2008, after waking up from surgery I could not move or ... A: Sheryl, Based on the facts and your neurologist who told you that the surgery caused the injury, it ... | |
| Bunionectomy gone wrong | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I had an Austin Bunionectomy back in May 2007. According to my doctor, it was a "moderate" bunion ... A: Sara, You have a case if a credible doctor will testify the first surgeon's care was below the ... | |
| MRSA | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: my father in law had quadruple bypass apx 1 mo ago. He was home for about 3 weeks, and then had some ... A: Lorali, It certainly sounds like the lack of attention to the IV site was below the standard of ... | |
| Terrible Mistake by nurse | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Just on the second day after a C-section, a nurse wrongly administered 100mg Demerol to my wife by ... A: John, Your analysis is exactly correct and luckily it sounds as if your wife does not have a ... | |
| Medical Malpractice (new born) | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: When i was at the hospital in labor i found out i had groupB strep, i was given penicillin ....but ... A: Shannon, I would strongly suggest you speak with a medical malpractice specialist in your area. ... | |
| broken leg undiagnosed | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I was hit from behind by a vehicle 6/06, while walking in my neighborhood. hit and run. No memory ... A: Susan, You need to find the cause of the foot drop. It could be from a soft-tissue injury (nerves, ... | |
| Over medicating malpractice | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am inquiring to find out if we would have a case for medical malpractice due to over medicating on ... A: Robin, It is an issue as to whether the physician fell below the standard of care, however, the ... | |
| CARPAL TUNNEL IN BOTH HANDS | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: DO I HAVE A MALPRACTICE CASE IF I HAD CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY ON MY RIGHT HAND, AND NOW I DONT HAVE ... A: Marvis, It is possible this is malpractice. It sounds as if there was nerve damage. The nerve ... | |
| Necrotizing Pancreatitis | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am wandering if maybe I am a victime of Malpractice. On may 8th, 2008 I went to the hospital in ... A: Jessyca, It is possible the physician was below the standard of care. The physician could have ... | |
| Malpractice suit | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 years old, and I have been dealing with left lower adominal pain. I saw several doctors over ... A: Konicha, You would need to get an expert OB/GYN to testify the first doctor fell below the standard ... | |
| nerve damage after surgery | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: on oct 7 2007 i broke my humerus mid shaft..i went to the er and recieved treatment from a ortho dr. ... A: Holly, The doctor could have moved and injured or cut through a nerve or nerves during surgery. I ... | |
| Flexor tendon severed | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: In Aug 06 I had a proceedure to fuse my left great toe due to complications from a previous surgery. ... A: Janie, It sounds as if the physician is being somewhat genuine and honest with you because he did ... | |
| Infection | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My wife had or baby in nov 08 by c-sec. She has had constant pain and increased bleeding since. Her ... A: Jeff, I am sorry to hear about your wife. You can report the physician to the state's licensing ... | |
| Do i have a case? | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I had an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. During labor the doctor proceed to give me an ... A: Natty, It is hard to say if you have a viable case based on the facts you gave. It depends on the ... | |
| concealing or commiting fraud in medical treatment | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Friedman, What constitutes fraud or concealment of a medical condition, complication or condition. ... A: Vickie, Fraud is particular to the State and/or Country's laws. Generally fraud is: 1) a ... | |
| colonoscopy perforation | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My husband went in for a routine colonoscopy screening. He is a healthy 54 yr. old. We came home ... A: Clare, I am sorry to hear about your husband. You can request the physician cover what insurance ... | |
| surgical clips left in after cholesectomy | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: In 1995 I had terrible abdominal pain Dr's determined I needed my gallbladder removed. This was done ... A: Cheryl, I am not licensed to practice law in Oregon and cannot provide you with legal advice. ... | |
| Hypothyroidism and miscarriage | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I submitted blood for various tests for my first prenatal visit with a physician's group on Nov. ... A: Dew, I am sorry to hear about your miscarriage and the treatment you received. Based on the facts ... | |
| disregard for patient safty and health | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: can a doctor ignore a patients concern for medications prescribed without properly diagnosing the ... A: Elna, If she was competent, that would be a physician who was not listening to the patient and not ... | |
| disregard for patient safty and health | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: can a doctor ignore a patients concern for medications prescribed without properly diagnosing the ... A: Generally not unless the patient gave the physician authority to act in this manner or if the ... | |
| Compartment Syndrome Misdiagnosis | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Approximately 6 years ago I injured my left lower leg while power walking. The pain was so bad that ... A: Kelly, I have dealt with a number of individuals who developed compartment syndrome. This is ... | |
| right or wrong | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: My husband recently had outpatient surgery at a outpatient center. He was put in a reg hospital ... A: Krista, This is ethically correct and complies with the standard of care. As long as their privacy ... | |
| Medical Malpractice | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I had a c-section on April 7, 08 and was home in 4 days. 1 week after I was home i started having ... A: Jen, It sounds like you have a potential case for failure to timely diagnose the infection. The ... | |
| EPIDURAL | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I was browsing your website for some insight on a problem that has become more persistent. I had my ... A: Priscilla, I am sorry you are having those ongoing problems. I am equally sorry that you have a ... | |
| Problem total knee replacement | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I had a total knee replacement in March, since then 3 knee manipulations, lots of meds, stiffness, ... A: George, I strongly suggest you get a second opinion. Sometimes, patients have continuing problems ... | |
| medical malpractice | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Friedman, I sent a request to you earlier, and you responded that you did not understand the ... A: Candra, You may have a case against both the surgeon as well as the hospital. You need to consult ... | |
| undiagnosed congenital heart defect | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: My 7-year old son Joseph, who had no symptoms and appeared healthy, died suddenly 12/26/07. He had ... A: Renee, I am very sorry to hear about your son and my heart goes out to you. Lawsuits are a way for ... | |
| gallbladder complications | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: A 40 year old relative went into the hosptital Sept. 18 for an ECRP because of a stone in the bile ... A: Jack, It sounds like these are known potential complications, although, there is real questions ... | |
| undiagnosed ectopic | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: During my first OB appointment, I will refer to as day 1, I had some spotting and no complaints of ... A: Jackie, Since I am not an OB/GYN, I cannot tell you what your first physician should have done or ... | |
| Hernia Mesh Complications | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: In May of 2006 I had Bilateral Inguinal Hernia repair Open Technique. The Dr.used a medical mesh ... A: Sheri, I am sorry to hear about your ongoing problems. Unfortunately, the FDA is not the ... | |
| Post Surgical MRSA | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: In April of this year I was admitted to the hospital to receive an internal defib/Pacemaker. I had ... A: Kaje, Based on the facts you state, it sounds as if it is something that should be pursued. It ... | |
| Cancer Death | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: My husband, who was suffering from congestive heart failure, had an implanted defibrillator and ... A: Kathy, I am sorry to hear about your loss. From an ethics standpoint, the physician should have ... | |
| Infection after surgery | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I had surgery on the 7th of August. On the 13th I went in to have my post surgical appointment ... A: Theresa, First, you should ask for a different physician if he refuses to see you or if you do not ... | |
| Orthodontist | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: In December 2005 I had an operation on my mouth (my palate was split using a surgically assisted ... A: Selims, The fear of bringing this out in litigation by receiving poor care in the future is a very ... | |
| Orthodontist | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: In December 2005 I had an operation on my mouth (my palate was split using a surgically assisted ... A: Selims, Thank you for such an interesting question which deals directly with bioethics. You are ... | |
| Hernia repair | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I had an Inguinal hernia repair in Jan. 07. Immediately after my surgery I had severe numbness on my ... A: Sara, It is definitely worth contacting a medical malpractice attorney regarding your continued ... | |
| Fatal Infection | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Long story short. My mother had a pigtail stent inserted to alleviate problems from a large cervical ... A: Jeanelle, It sounds like a matter worth pursuing by speaking with a medical malpractice attorney in ... | |
| Hiatal Hernia surgery not done | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I currently live in Illinois. I had laproscopic surgery performed in Feb. 2006 in Denver, CO. to ... A: Craig, I suggest you show the current surgeon the operating report from the prior surgery to ... | |
| Medical Malpractice and Joint replacement | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I had a total knee replacement in Oct.2006. A number of things went wrong. First my Surgeon injured ... A: Anna, From the facts you stated, it sounds as if you have a viable case of malpractice. In ... | |
| wrongful death | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My mother died from a combination of a drug overdose after recieving drugs which were not to be ... A: Lynda, Normally, I would agree with your attorney, however, your discussion with the nurse would be ... | |
| Medical malpractice | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a traveling RN and have received a letter from a hospital lawyer in another state about a ... A: Belinda, I suspect the hospital was sued before the statute of limitations ran. You can most ... | |
| STANDARD OF HOSPITAL CARE FOR BACK INJURY | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I broke my back in a fall and I was taken to the hospital emergency room. This was on a Thursday. I ... A: Bob, Only an orthopedic surgeon can accurately answer your question. From a malpractice ... | |
| do i have a case | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: i had to go for a test to see if i had cervice cancer and they left a piece of gazue in me i had ... A: Beth, It sounds as if the providers were below the standard of care based on the facts you gave. ... | |
| death from sepsis | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: My mother underwent her third heart bypass surgery and spent almost three months in ICU on a vent. ... A: Donna, Based on the facts you are stating, there is a very real chance that malpractice was ... | |
| Staph Infections after Hernia Repair Surgery | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I need advice. I visited my surgeon in early April due to abdominal pain from a previous surgery. He ... A: Sherry, Sorry to hear about the continuing problems. I suggest you speak with a medical malpractice ... | |
| Fusion Surgery L4-5 L5-S1 Then the hurt'in really began ! | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I had an L4-5 discetomy in 2003, I reherniated my L4-5 and then underwent a fusion of my L4-5 and ... A: Pierre, It is worth following up with a medical malpractice attorney. It sounds as if this would ... | |
| C-section Infection | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I had my daughter April 3rd 2007, I was released from he hospital on April 6th and by 9 that night I ... A: Mandi, I cannot tell you definitively based on the limited facts you gave. The question comes down ... | |
| Aortic Dissection | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: My husband died on New Years Eve of a Thoracic Aortic Dissection, he was 37 years old. Two days ... A: Rose, I suggest you shop for qualified medical malpractice attorneys in your state. Picking an ... | |
| Fusion Surgery L4-5 L5-S1 Then the hurt'in really began ! | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I had an L4-5 discetomy in 2003, I reherniated my L4-5 and then underwent a fusion of my L4-5 and ... A: Pierre, I cannot provide you with medical advice, however, I think you have handled this absolutely ... | |
| Med Mal/Medicare Coverage | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: How nice of you to take my question as follows: IF I win a med mal case (CA) will I lose Medicare ... A: I am not licensed to practice law in California and cannot provide you with legal advice. It is my ... | |
| Med Mal/Medicare Coverage | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: How nice of you to take my question as follows: IF I win a med mal case (CA) will I lose Medicare ... A: Evette, The answer to your second question depends on your state's laws. Some states have caps ... | |
| Do I have a case? | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: My "grandmother" not by blood was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung cancer and passed away a short ... A: Angie, The simple answer without knowing where your "grandmother" lived is probably not, however, ... | |
| Spinal Fusion issues | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I had a spinal fusion at my L5/S1 Feb 2007. My issues that brought me to surgery where all in my ... A: Laura, It is hard to give you a definitive answer because it is not known what kind of nerve damage ... | |
| C-section mistakes- do i have a case? | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I had a c-section 7 months ago with dissolvable stitches. Four weeks later the stitches began to pop ... A: Sarah, The physician may not be responsible for your initial "allergic reaction" if that is what ... | |
| nerve injury | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: why is it that a doctor can cut the iliolingunal nerve during hernia surgery, causing severe pain ... A: Ed, It may be malpractice to cut the nerve during a hernia surgery depending on the standard of ... | |
| ACL surgery | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I had my right ACL repaird June 6th and am not scheduled for a follow up for 18 days, June 24th. I ... A: Keith, Your description may be negligence (below the standard of care) depending on the end result. ... | |
| Doctor's negligence? | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: My father was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer 2 wks ago. His oncologist suggested non ... A: Les, The oncologist is not acting negligent but may be acting intentionally and breaching the ... | |
| Doctor's negligence? | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: My father was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer 2 wks ago. His oncologist suggested non ... A: Les, The oncologist is not acting negligent but may be acting intentionally and breaching the ... | |
| Doctor's negligence? | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: My father was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer 2 wks ago. His oncologist suggested non ... A: Les, I am sorry to hear about your father. I am not sure what you are indicating about ... | |
| metal material left in neck after sugery 26 yrs ago | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: The doctors I have seen act as if it is no big deal but there was something metal left in my neck ... A: Catherine, You may have a claim depending on where this occurred. In some jurisdictions, the ... | |
| metal material left in neck after sugery 26 yrs ago | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: The doctors I have seen act as if it is no big deal but there was something metal left in my neck ... A: Catherine, There is really no question here. I suggest you ask a physician what the risks and ... | |
| Surgical Situation | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I developed a hernia in 2006 that was operated on in April 2007. The surgeon operated, putting one ... A: Gayle, I suggest you speak with an attorney. You need to find out if it was a staph infection or ... | |
| Surgical Situation | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I developed a hernia in 2006 that was operated on in April 2007. The surgeon operated, putting one ... A: Gayle, It does not sound like coincidence but it may be the hospital's fault or the mesh ... | |
| Appendectomy resulting in loss of fellopian tube use and removal of fellopian tubes. | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My wife had an Appendectomy around the age of 12 and shortly after she developed an infection. The ... A: Jonathan, Your wife may have a case depending on the location of where the appendectomy took place. ... | |
| Mirena and VERY common side effects | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I'll try and make this short. My niece discovered 4 days ago that her vision was blurred/doubled. ... A: Stephanie Your daughter can join a class action or find attorneys throughout the country who are ... | |
| 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: A Sid, I would highly recommend you follow the surgeon's advice or seek a second opinion from ... | |
| miscarriage | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: i was having a miscarriage and went to the doctor to be seen because of my loss of blood and the ... A: Camilee, Unfortunately, these types of stories are too numerous. You can file a claim against ... | |
| Surgery Not Performed | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Almost two years ago, my son had surgery to relieve pancreatic pseudocysts related to chronic ... A: Anette, If you get an opinion from the subsequent surgeon that the first surgery was done ... | |
| Do i have a case or anything i can do at all? | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I was hospitalized in Havre Montana's Behavioral Health for suicidal thoughts and at the time i was ... A: Oteese, You may have a case if you were either prescribed or given more medication than the ... | |
| Chiropractor Malpractice | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My husband went to a Chiropractor for pain in his lower back. He was aware that he had a herniated ... A: Lisa, I assume you are asking if your husband has a potential claim for malpractice. It sounds as ... | |
| IUD | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying for a year to get an IUD put in. The first time I had a pap for one they ... A: Megan, Some states allow for causes of action for "wrongful life" and some do not. Even if you ... | |
| Meniscus op followed 1 year by TKR - what a mess | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Bumped my R knee on car door edge about 2 1/2 years ago. constant gnawing pain - MRI revealed a ... A: I would advise you to follow up with a certified medical malpractice attorney who could get all of ... | |
| Methotrexate | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: i am trying to find out if i have a ground for a malpractice suit against my doctor who perscribed ... A: Lorraine, If the methotrexate caused those problems, it sounds like you would have a medical ... | |
| radiologist misread upper gi | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed w/squamous cell esopogeal cancer in Sept.2007. Tumor 10cm in size. He had ... A: Marilyn, I am sorry to hear about your husband's condition and the misdiagnosis. I am not a ... | |
| ankle fusion | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I HAD AN ANKLE FUSION ON APRIL 21 2004 RESULT OF THIS SURGERY MY FOOT WAS FUSIED ON A WRONG POSITION ... A: There is no question here, however, I assume you are asking whether this is malpractice. I am not ... | |
| Arthoscopic surgery gone bad | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter 29yrs old, had arthroscopic surgery on 11.07. to remove inflamed plica bands in her knee ... A: Diane, Since I am not an orthopedic surgeon, I cannot give you an opinion as to the surgeon's ... | |
| over prescribed vicoden | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I have recently found out that my husband has been abusing vicoden. He was prescribed vicoden for a ... A: Karen, The facts as you describe them sound like potential malpractice. You need to consult with ... | |
| nerve leg damage after spinal fusion surgery | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old female who had lumbar spinal fusion surgery about 6 months ago. After surgery, ... A: Marilyn, I am sorry to hear about your nerve damage and I know that EMGs are not fun tests and can ... | |
| Dropped from Patient List | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: My doctor has "dropped-me" from his patient list without sending out any kind of notice. Granted, I ... A: Sharon, This is not a legal question. Your doctor can "legally" do this as a physician is not an ... | |
| needle breaks off | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: while giving my self a routine hormone shot the needle broke off. from this i had emergency ... A: Twain, Probably not depending on the credentials of the tester. You want someone who can qualify ... | |
| prednisone side effects | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: For the most part of 10 yrs (1991-2001). I was on massive doses of prednisone for asthma. At times I ... A: Jody, I am very sorry to hear about the severe disability you suffer as a result of prednisone. It ... | |
| Peroneal Nerve Damage | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: My mom (62 YO) had her knee replaced a week ago and is unable to move her foot back towards her ... A: Peter, We encounter this problem constantly as the "white wall of silence" is a very true ... | |
| from broken elbow to nerve damage | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: 5 weeks ago i broke the radial head in my right arm. i saw a specialist who said it would need to ... A: Robert, I am not an orthopedic surgeon but the physician may have damaged or cut a tendon, nerve or ... | |
| needle breaks off | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: while giving my self a routine hormone shot the needle broke off. from this i had emergency ... A: Twain, You are describing a potential product liability case and not necessarily a medical ... | |
| Question hoping you may answer | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a question concerning the death of my daughter. She was born on Oct. 4th 2007. She was ... A: Marla, I would absolutely suggest you speak with a certified medical malpractice attorney in your ... | |
| Pancreatitis Complication post ERCP | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I had a dilated bile duct. Referred to Gastroenterologist for ERCP. Signed a consent form. ... A: Terri, There may be malpractice if you were not a proper candidate for the ERCP. The ERCP is state ... | |
| Torn tendon and torn rotator cup | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I ws recently injured at my job of 23 years. A rack fell and jerked my arm. My medical diagnosis ... A: Lynn, I apologize in advance since I cannot provide you with an answer with the limited information ... | |
| Staph Infection | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: My father went in for a cardiac cath in January 2008, 2 weeks after having the procedure he couldn't ... A: Amy, It sounds like he very well may have a viable claim for malpractice. There needs to be a ... | |
| Foot drop after heart bypass surgery | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I had heart bypass surgery a year ago. When I awoke from surgery my left foot was paralyzed. I was ... A: Tom, It depends if and what the provider(s) did wrong. First, you need to get a definitive ... | |
| Intradermal Nailing for femur X 2 | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: July of last year I was hit by a drunk driver, and suffered a broken femur and tibia. Intradermal ... A: Steve, I suggest you speak to a malpractice and/or product liability attorney in your area. That ... | |
| lost a baby 24 hours after a uterus exam | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: my wife went in for a 10 weeks check up....they did a series of blood and urine test...the doctor ... A: Russ, I think it is very unlikely the physician's examination had anything to do with the ... | |
| ectopic follow up | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy Jan. 11. They did laproscopic surgery removing the pregnancy but ... A: Janine, Based on the facts you submitted, it sounds like the emergency department fell below the ... | |
| Ectopic Pregnancy after removal of Mirena IUD | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Ectopic pregnancy after removal of iud mirena ... A: Trudie, Ectopic pregnancies occur for a variety of reasons. One of the reasons is a disruption of ... | |
| Surgical Clips Left in Post-Hysterectomy | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing on behalf of a woman who underwent a hysterectomy about 12 years ago. About 2 years ago ... A: Glen, I cannot tell you if it was malpractice since I am not an OB/GYN, however, it sounds ... | |
| Did my doctor drop the ball??? | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: Last spring I started to hemorrhage. I went to our local hospital 3 times (fri, sat, sun) at which ... A: Pam, Medicine is part science and part art. If a physician makes an informed judgment call and ... | |
| Staph infection in my knee after surgery | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: On Aug 9 2007, I had a minor meniscus knee surgery to remove some hanging cartilage. After 9 days ... A: Todd, I am sorry to hear about the infection following the surgery and your continued problems. I ... | |
| VP shunts | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: All surgery and procedures have an acquired risk. For a person requiring a Ventricular/peritoneal ... A: Chris, Shunt failure can be caused by no fault, malpractice or product malfunction. Sometimes there ... | |
| stent in kidney | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: About a month ago I was told that I had to have stents put in my kidneys in anticipation of having a ... A: Cindy, I am not a nephrologist or urologist so I cannot address the appropriate standard of care of ... | |
| malpractice | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm wondering if I can or should file a malpractice suit. Truthfully, I'm not sure if I even would ... A: Joyce, From a legal standpoint, I can tell you whether I think a malpractice attorney would take ... | |
| health insurance | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: My father died in November 2006. He had excellent health care insurance and all medical expenses ... A: Kay, I don't believe it would matter much to a health insurer unless there was a right to recoup ... | |
| Hiatal hernia surgery repair | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: My father went in for hiatal hernia surgery and died a couple of days later. He was in tremendous ... A: Mark, I do not practice law in Florida or Michigan and cannot give legal advice since I am not ... | |
| Un needed root canal | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I am a heart patient (MVR 2005), I saw the dentist last month for broken front tooth. I,as well as ... A: Elizabeth, First, I suggest you get a second opinion from a trustworthy dentist. I would ask the ... | |
| root canal malpractice | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I had a root canal 4 years ago. Recently it abscessed, and i found out the doctor had left a live ... A: Dan, It sounds like the dentist may have been below the standard of care of a competent dentist in ... | |
| root canal gone bad | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I went in for a root canal and the dentist dropped a file down my throat causing me to spend the day ... A: Mark, This sounds like a good liability case. There would be a limitation on damages unless it ... | |
| High Spinal given during c-section | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I delivered twins at 35 1/2 weeks via c-section. The type of anesthesia that was to be used was a ... A: Tara, I am glad to hear about the healthy birth of your twins. It sounds as if the ... | |
| Medical Malpractice Question | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: My father-in-law was having 2 stents placed when the doctor caused an aortic dissection during the ... A: Teresa, It is hard to say based on the limited information you provided, however, you should speak ... | |
| back injury after spinal tap | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: How do I get help with an injury caused by my doctor who did a spinal tap on me, and now I am left ... A: Belinda, I have two suggestions for you. The first is to see a different neurosurgeon to see if ... | |
| lost kidney | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: My wife just recently finished a bout with ovarian cancer. She had a dysgerminoma which looks like ... A: Andy, I cannot give you a definitive answer as to what to do, however, I am in a unique position to ... | |
| Endometrial Ablation | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: April 2007, my sister had an Endometrial Ablation, she never felt good afterwards. She was miserable ... A: Kathy, Although post-operative infections from an endometrial ablation are rare, they can occur. ... | |
| Surgical Malpractice | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: My wife had foot surgery which resulted in constant infection, deformity of her foot, inability to ... A: Bram, I will send out an email on the American Association for Justice tomorrow to find out who in ... | |
| possible malpractice | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: My husband was injured in Aug 2007, after going to the doctor we were told that he sustained a ... A: Kelly, I am not an orthopedic surgeon, however, your husband should not have sustained nerve or ... | |
| regarding cervical ESI's | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a back and neck injury due to a fall down a flight of stairs because of ice. Over the summer ... A: Debbie, If the physician was an anesthesiologist, he had to comply with the standard of care of an ... | |
| regarding cervical ESI's | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a back and neck injury due to a fall down a flight of stairs because of ice. Over the summer ... A: Debbie, I can't completely answer that question since I don't know all of the facts. The first ... | |
| checking for malpractice | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: My mother is scheduled for hip replacement surgery on Dec. 18th. We have selected her surgeon and ... A: Michele, The answer to your question is probably yes. It depends where you live but I will give ... | |
| Meeting a malpractice lawyer | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: My mother recently had knee replacement surgery. Her doctor admitted making making a mistake during ... A: Reggie, The only considerations should be the fees and the success of the attorney. She should ... | |
| What can I do? | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: In an attempt to circumvent tooth damage, my daughter went to the dentist to have her last baby ... A: April, I am sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. First off, the advice you believe you ... | |
| Malpractice | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes seven years ago and was immediately placed on insulin (two ... A: Daniel, I would say the pharmacist is pretty astute. You pancreas may not be able to readjust to ... | |
| Eyelid Problems after Laser Treatment | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: In May 2007, I had a non-ablative laser treatment on the lower portion of my face (for toning, ... A: Melissa, You should speak to a medical malpractice attorney in your area. The first common ... | |
| Nerve damage/trauma from multiple lumbar punctures | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: Should I pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit? I went into the hospital on Tues Oct 23 07 for ... A: Anita, My advice is to see a certified medical malpractice attorney in your area. It is possible, ... | |
| son now has torticollis | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: To keep this short I had midwife at a Hospital delivering my child. I asked repeatedly before birth ... A: Amber, I am sorr to hear about your birthing experience. I strongly suggest you speak to a ... | |
| Botched Hernia | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I had a bi-lateral laproscopic hernia procedure this past March. Immed. after, I realized the hernia ... A: Robert, I suggest you see a general surgeon. The testicle pain with bruising for this duration of ... | |
| compartment syndrome and neuropathy | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: My son had a tib/fib fratcure that was not repaired for 24 hours. 1 1/2 Hours after returning to his ... A: Tammy, You do have a right to request his medical records as his guardian per HIPAA regulations. ... | |
| methotrexate fatality | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: My father was put on methotrexate in Aug this year (2007) for *suspected* rheumatoid arthritis ... A: Mud, There are a few things I suggest you do regarding your father's untimely and tragic death. ... | |
| Hip replacment | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: my husband who is 49 had to have a total hip replacement 4/07 and for weeks after surgery he said ... A: Dee Dee, I would immediately request all of the records from both hospitalizations before any ... | |
| Bunion Surgery left scars on my legs | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: I had bunion surgery on both feet in February of 2007. After the surgery I had blisters on both ... A: Melissa, I am sorry to hear about your ongoing problems. I strongly suggest you do two things. ... | |
| infection after surgery | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I will try to keep this as short as possible. I had Tarsal Tunnel surgery on my foot in May of this ... A: Becky, Based on the facts you submitted, it is hard to say that you definitely have a case, ... | |
| Retained placenta, D&C uterine rupture | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Long story short: I gave birth to my first child and was left with a small portion of the placenta ... A: Ann, I am sorry to hear about your continued problems as a result of the failure to determine the ... | |
| Short-term excruciating pain | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: Your opinion, please. My wife, age 47, recently underwent an L5-S1 spinal fusion surgery after ... A: Bill, I sincerely doubt you are going to be able to get an attorney to file the claim, however, you ... | |
| Short-term excruciating pain | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: Your opinion, please. My wife, age 47, recently underwent an L5-S1 spinal fusion surgery after ... A: Bill, I am sorry to hear about your wife' treatment and have some definite thoughts. The nurse ... | |
| Is it medical malpractice? | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I had surgery 4 yrs. ago for syrinx in my neck in which they inserted a shunt..it's 3mm..since that ... A: De, I am sorry for your ongoing chronic problem. Unfortunately, your problems do not sound like ... | |
| Medical Malpractice | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: Is is malpractice if my son (20 years old) went to the emergency room 3 times because of ... A: Donna, Thank you for the compliment and I am sorry to hear about your son. It sounds like ... | |
| unnecessary surgery complications | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: My sister Mary had a double hernia repair surgery in May. She is 65 and in generally poor health. ... A: Michelle, I am sorry to hear about your sister's situation. She may have recourse and I suggest ... | |
| Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Friedman, My husband had 2 ERCP procedures peformed before having a gallstone surgery. He ... A: Patricia, Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. The ERCP procedure could cause a host ... | |
| ERCP | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Friedman, My husband had 2 ERCP procedures peformed before having a gallstone surgery. He ... A: Patricia, The procedure known as ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) can be ... | |
| Compartment Syndrome | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: What are the causes of compartment syndrome? Can someone develop compartment syndrome from a cast ... A: Peter, Cast Syndrome can be caused by medical malpractice or negligence. If the healthcare ... | |
| Compartment Syndrome | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: What are the causes of compartment syndrome? Can someone develop compartment syndrome from a cast ... A: Peter, Compartment syndrome can be caused by some types of trauma, snake or other animal bites, ... | |
| knee RSD? | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: In December I fell on my knees, and was diagnosed the next day with a sprain. The knee was almost ... A: Jane, I cannot provide you with medical advice since I (along with the other experts in this field) ... | |
| Epidural | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: My daughter was given an epidural in her neck (C3-C4) for shoulder pain. She was slightly sedated ... A: Julie, I would recommend she see a medical malpractice attorney in her area to answer those ... | |
| uncertain whether I have a case | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I am a survivor of a double brain aneurysm. I sought treatment for a severe headache from a local ... A: Kelly, The best advice I can give you is to speak with a medical malpractice attorney in your area. ... | |
| Pre and post op report not correct | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I had surgery 3/20/2007 (shoulder) I was still having pain after 4 months. Got a hold of my surgery ... A: Karen, It is hard to say whether you have personal recourse against the surgeon. If he did not ... | |
| Wrongful Death | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: My husband died last March. I had a Colonoscopy and died two days later. He as ill and ICU. The ... A: Ruth, I strongly suggest you speak to a medial malpractice attorney in your area. You may try to ... | |
| staph infection | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I had surgery finalizing my complete hysterectomy on 7-24-07. It is now 9-11-07 and my belly button ... A: Stephanie, This is one of the questions in which you will get different answers from different ... | |
| would the hospital and doctors be liable | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: My dad passed away on aug02,2007 at the hospital. He went in the hosp. on July 28,2007 in the er he ... A: Gretta, I am sorry to hear about your father's death and give you my sincere condolences. It ... | |
| appendicitis 3 surgeries 1month in hospital | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: my son 13years had stomach pain for a week I didn't know it was serious and I fell horrible! I took ... A: Kevin, If you are asking, I would tell you this sounds like a viable medical malpractice case. It ... | |
| Post Operative Carpal Tunnel Problems | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: In January I had Carpal Tunnel surgery and Neck Surgery all at one time. The Doctor said I needed ... A: Vena, As you might expect, you may have a viable action for malpractice. I strongly suggest you do ... | |
| Femoral Nerve Block | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: Outpatient surgery. Nerve block done. Per nurse @ surgery center, I screamed when doctor did the ... A: Michelle, I strongly suggest you see a different neurologist to do a nerve conduction study. The ... | |
| Failed Artrthoscopic Ankle Fusion | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: My Wife (40YO) has severe ankle arthritis from a MVA 20 years ago. Her local Orthopedic Surg advised ... A: Russell, If the doctor told your wife she could resume full function after an ankle fusion, I would ... | |
| aortic dissection | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: My dad was misdiagnosed in 10/06. He was told (in our neighborhood ER) he had "costochondritis," ... A: Christine, I am sorry to hear about your father and wish your family my best. As you suspect, I ... | |
| Colonoscopy Malpractice? resulted in death | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: first I would like to thank you for your time and consideration. I think what your doing is a great ... A: Jeff, I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother. Bowel perforation is a known risk of ... | |
| ACL repair | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: My daughter was 13 when she had her lst ACL reconstruction - now 3 years later she needs it again. ... A: Becky, I am sorry to hear about your daughter's condition. Are you asking if there is malpractice? ... | |
| ACL repair | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: My daughter was 13 when she had her lst ACL reconstruction - now 3 years later she needs it again. ... A: Becky, I am sorry to hear about your daughter's condition. Are you asking if there is malpractice? ... | |
| PLEASE HELP VERY CONFUSED | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: I had a mirena iud inserted after my third child in 2005 and in 2006 i found out i was pregnant.I ... A: Karen, The practice is most likely responsible for the physicians and midwife but it depends on the ... | |
| PLEASE HELP VERY CONFUSED | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: I had a mirena iud inserted after my third child in 2005 and in 2006 i found out i was pregnant.I ... A: Karen, There are too many factors you did not discuss and you are going to have to speak to a ... | |
| Total knee replacement and Staph infection | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: In January 2002 I shattered my knee. Since then, I have had 22 surgeries and in 2 weeks number ... A: Robyn, It is hard to tell if this amounts to medical malpractice. There is an axiom that ... | |
| Brothers death | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: My brother was taken to emergency room on 5-4-07 where they found he had a desending aortic ... A: Anderia, I am not a nephrologist and cannot respond to the medical aspect. The only way to tell if ... | |
| Malpractice | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: My husband went to the Dr. with a severely swollen lymph node in his neck and was misdiagnosed with ... A: Angela, Misdiagnosis of cancer is one of the leading medical malpractice cases in the United ... | |
| Death caused by burst appendix | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Please, Please, Please can you help me? I am from the UK but I really do not know where to turn but ... A: Pauline, I am sorry to hear about your mother and understand the severe pain she must have gone ... | |
| Miscarriage Mistreatment | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: Was my miscarriage properly treated? My dr told me that my pregnancy had ended over the telephone. ... A: Cara, I am not an OB/GYN and cannot tell you the standard of care in your community (I also do not ... | |
| nerve injury | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: had a hysterectomy laparoscopic june 2006-had 2 emgs one in october-normal second 2 weeks ago show ... A: Beth, I am sorry to hear about your continuing pain. I suggest you speak with a medical ... | |
| medical malpractice | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: I am a 43 year old female seeing a psychotrist and he has made sexual advances and comments to me. ... A: Laura, A psychiatrist or psychologist cannot ethically make sexual advances to a patient. If it is ... | |
| Medical Malpractic | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: Would you please refer me to an orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon to testify against another one ... A: Anne, It depends where you live. In some jurisdictions, you need to find a local physician to ... | |
| Staph Infection | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: Friedman, My father has been in the hospital for almost 2 months after his bypass surgery. He ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father. I suggest you speak to an attorney in your area to determine ... | |
| re/rsd and contraindicated surgery | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I was told that the knee replacement I underwent while dealing with RSD of my knee was a ... A: Neal, Based upon my experience with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), there would not be a ... | |
| (2) wrongful deaths | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: My sister Mary died in May 2006, drug overdose prescribed by her dr. My sister Anne died two months ... A: Virginia, Sorry to hear about your sisters. Adult children can make a claim for wrongful death in ... | |
| two pregnancies post tubal ligation | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I had a tubal ligation, became pregnant 6 weeks later. was told i must have gotten preg. the two ... A: Jennifer, I am not an OB/GYN or a surgeon so I cannot tell you the standard of care. However, I ... | |
| Negligence? | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Friedman, I have a 5 year history of what I consider negligent treatment. As you will read - it ... A: Myles, First off, I am glad you took your health care seriously and became your own advocate. Too ... | |
| 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: Christy, It sounds like you have been through quite an ordeal. You are describing "drop foot" ... | |
| intermuscular injections (depo provera) | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: ANSWER: Crystal, It is possible but rare that the nurse could have hit a peripheral nerve. I ... A: Crystal, X-Rays do not show disc bulges. You need an MRI to see if it is a disc bulge or hernia. ... | |
| intermuscular injections (depo provera) | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: hello for almost 2 years now i have had a dull numbing pain in my right butt cheek and all down my ... A: Crystal, It is possible but rare that the nurse could have hit a peripheral nerve. I suggest you ... | |
| hospital misdiagnosis | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: on Tuesday 4-17-07 my son fell and injured his knee he could not walk. I ran him to the hospital ... A: Dana, I am sorry to hear about your son and I wish him my best. Your son may have a case but it is ... | |
| tubal ligation | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I live in Pa and I have read some kind of bill that was passed in 1989 in regards to not being able ... A: Kandie, You most likely can sue for your own medical expenses but not the expenses related after ... | |
| follow up to cheris ? on mother | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: My sister Cheri sent you a question on my mothers perforated colon, and I would like to add ... A: The facts you are suggesting may effect an outcome depending on your location, the physician, the ... | |
| med malpractice and summary judgment | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: Isn't it true that if you list even just one witness, that's reason not to give a summary judgment. ... A: Paula, I am sorry to hear about your son's condition, however, I cannot help from a legal ... | |
| Perforated colon/necrotic intestine | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: "My Mother, 79 years old and otherwise healthy had a colonoscopy because she was anemic. Less than ... A: Cheri, I am sorry to hear about your mother. As a general rule, colonoscopies are utilized after ... | |
| malpractice suit example | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if a family could sue a hospital if someone went in for an annual check-up and was ... A: Laqueta, The family may not be able to sue but certain members could sue both the doctor and ... | |
| Miscarriage involving tubal ligation | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: My name is Casey. I have 2 children and I had my tubes tied by Dr.X around 20 months ago. I have a ... A: Casey, I am sorry to hear about you and your friends failed tubal ligations. I am not certain what ... | |
| can doctors be held responsible for prescriptions | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: My mother has been addicted to lorzepam for over 30 years. Once, I found a bottle with 30 refills ... A: Christn, The simple answer to your question is that a physician is responsible for all ... | |
| false test results and pain and more | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: My mother had her gallbladder and a hernia taken out about 6 weeks ago.She has been in extreme pain ... A: Nadine, This sounds like a very serious situation and I strongly suggest you take your mother to a ... | |
| crsd | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: i went into the hoospital one yr ago. I had every symptom of rsd. My leg was hug with rashes, ... A: April, I am sorry to hear about your condition and the lack of treatment or prompt diagnosis. I ... | |
| Accepted Medical Standards | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: Friedman, Re: Brain Death The CA Health & Safety Code, Section 7184, states : "An individual who ... A: Savannah, I am so glad you are asking these great questions in a public forum. The definition of ... | |
| Medical Futility | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I read a definition for MEDICAL FUTILITY today (1) and I am not comfortable with the part of it that ... A: Savannah, This is an excellent question. Futility is a paternalistic approach in which the medical ... | |
| Can a miscarriage be the result of malpractice? | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: On December 26 I started bleeding really heavily so my boyfriend and I went to Barnes hospital ... A: Tearicka, I am sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I am not an OB/GYN so I cannot tell you if ... | |
| dr. refuses pt request for formal metting | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: on 4-05 i went in to see gyn for heavy menstrusl painful period. dr. did pelvic exam said i was one ... A: Maria, I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. Sometimes patients cannot get appropriate ... | |
| MRSA & VRE infection | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: My mother had a routine knee surgery on March 31st, followed by rehab. On April 11 diagnosed with ... A: Rochelle, I am sorry to hear about your mother's condition. Based on the facts you state, there ... | |
| medical malpractice | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I was diagnosed as needing my left ovary removed due to a mass. My gyn sent me to a specialist who ... A: Jeanette, I am sorry to hear about the problems post-surgery. You should speak to a medical ... | |
| OPOs and Brain Dead Patients | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: I had the POA for a trauma patient who survived a week before he was declared. I know what the ... A: Sullivan, It depends on the laws in the state or country where this occurred. According to HIPAA, ... | |
| List of malpractice decisions | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I have had two hip replacements. One was perfect. The other (done first by a different doctor) has ... A: Steve, Some states have lists and some do not. If there is a lawsuit filed, it is generally a ... | |
| Methotrexate liver injury | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: What are the time limits in Iowa?I am 48 years old and was healthy (no diabetes) before the ... A: Karen, It is my understanding the statute of limitations for Iowa for medical (professional) ... | |
| Methotrexate liver injury | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I am 48 years old and was healthy (no diabetes) before the dermatologist started me on Methotrexate ... A: Karen, First off, I am sorry to hear about your medical condition. Liver damage is a known adverse ... | |
| tubal ligation four months ago and pregnant | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I had a c-section and tubal ligation four months ago using filsh clips. I had severe preeclampsia ... A: Heather, I am sorry to hear about your situation. There are a few things you can do. The first is ... | |
| can refer atty in OC? | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: Can you recommend/refer anyone in our area for a hip replacement malpractice issue? We have had no ... A: Chris, I do not have a direct referral to anyone from Santa Ana but I am enclosing a list I ... | |
| medical malpractice | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I sustained a violent bowel movement in 4/05. I went to the emergency room and they diagnosed the ... A: Geary, I am sorry to hear about your condition. Based on the facts you presented, it sounds as if ... | |
| miscarriage care | 12/19/2006 |
| Q: Recently, I became pregnant thru InVitro fertilization. Being under the care of the Infertility ... A: Kathy, I am sorry to hear about your experience. I am not an OB/GYN nor am I a fertility ... | |
| Dental malpractice | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I went to dentist for replacement of crown on Tooth 2 (right side top). He replaced the crown but I ... A: Pavan, You cannot pre-emptively file a lawsuit saying you don't owe the money. Your former dentist ... | |
| medical malpractice | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: In May 2006 I went into the hospital for a partial hysterectomy that was to be done vaginally. I ... A: Leisa, I am very sorry to hear about what appears to be 2 separate acts of medical negligence. I ... | |
| Do I have a malpractice case? | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: I believe my mom was greatly neglected by doctors and the hospital which resulted in her premature ... A: Jessica, I am very sorry to hear about your mother and I will try to respond to your question as ... | |
| Staph Infection and Hematoma | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I had a c-section to deliver my baby boy in September. Three days after the delivery I began having ... A: Kim, This is an article which addresses your issue. You can post it on the web browswer to review ... | |
| Hip Replacement | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: My mother had a hip replacement on June 20th, 06. Since then she's had a total of 6 surgeries with ... A: Tracie, I am sorry to hear about your mother's treatment and continuing medical problems. ... | |
| my friends probs | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: Okie, now their is another big problem i guess. my friend already got the medical record threw me ... A: trramo, As a medical malpractice attorney, this is the type of case I would be happy to litigate. ... | |
| CORNER RECORDS | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: My wife died of Infective Endocarditis on 3/17/06. I received the medical examinators report but ... A: Royce, I am sorry to hear about your wife's passing. Peace officers and the coroner's office ... | |
| follow up to time limits | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I really appreciated your help and time, thank you From what you read, what kind of Dr would you ... A: Shawn, You need to consult with a vascular or cardiothoracic surgeon. You also need to consult ... | |
| Illegal Drug Screens | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I am recently pregnant and when I went into the doctors, they told me that I had to pee in the cup ... A: Debbie, I do not know where you live or where this occurred. This may be below the applicable ... | |
| Medical ethics | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I am a student and studying Ethical Theory. In the HealthCare Industry when there are so many cases ... A: Renee, Thank you for submitting such an interesting question. You are really asking two completely ... | |
| worried about time limits and situation | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: I live in Missouri. I'm hoping you can help. i went in to have out patient shoulder surgery on ... A: Shawn, I am sorry to hear about your injury. Missouri has a two year statute of limitations from ... | |
| Nerve Damage after Lung Surgery | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: Last November my 83 year old grandmother had surgery for Lung Cancer (she is not a smoker). Going ... A: Sherrill, I am very sorry to hear about your grandmother and I hope her recovery from cancer is ... | |
| wrongful death by pcn | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: 7-5-05 he had surgery 4 a AAA. 7-7-05 nurses ripped open wound 3 times. on 1st re close when done a ... A: Donna, I am sorry to hear about your husband's death. I have no idea where you live and/or where ... | |
| RSD from surgery | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: Heelo, about four years ago my wife was rearended in a auto accident. It was determined that she had ... A: Frank, I am sorry to hear about your wife's condition. "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy" can be ... | |
| my friends probs | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: my best friend had surgery where i was working and she had catract surgery. after surgery patient ... A: Trramo, I am not certain what your position is within the practice. I always urge healthcare ... | |
| burst appendix | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: Dr.Friedman, thank you for your rapid response to my question. although i am fairly certain your ... A: John, I empathize with you since I also had a ruptured appendix which was the result of malpractice ... | |
| burst appendix | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: ok, i was suffering abdominal pain for about a week. i thought it was the flu .as the pain was over ... A: John, You may have a cause of action (medical malpractice) for the misdiagnosis. To prove a ... | |
| Wrongful Death | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: What happens if the person is involved in an accident and is injured and then there is malpractice ... A: Anthony, That is an excellent question and I have to respond with the caveat that I am not ... | |
| Wrongful Death | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: Is there a difference between a medical malpractice case and a wrongful death case? A: Anthony, In most jurisdications when an patient dies as a result of medical malpractice, the action ... | |
| Medical malpractice - wrongful death - negligence | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: My sister had been seeing a physician for about 4 years. He was treating her for emphysema and ... A: Terry, I am very sorry to hear about your sister's death. I am going to try and address all of ... | |
| Severe drug withdraw | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I live in Maryland and was in a car accident in which I fractured C-2 in my neck...5 months later I ... A: Daniel, I am going to answer this question in two different ways because there are three different ... | |
| Board of Physicians | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: In Arizona, what are the licensing boards for doctors and when do they get involved in disciplining ... A: In Arizona, there are two disciplinary boards for phsyicians. For Allopathic Physicians (M.D.s), ... | |
| whos responsible for adult childrens bill | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: My son was 20 yrs old when he went in the hospital for several days. He did not live with me or have ... A: Julie, I do not know where you live but generally an adult is not responsible for a child over the ... | |
| Question Already Asked | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I just needed to let you know that I have already submitted a question, however, the first question ... A: Jerry, No problem. In case you did not get the previous responses, here it is: I would say you ... | |
| Hydrocodone Addict | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: My sister was an addict to hydrocodone. She had pills that were both over prescribed by a doctor ... A: Jerry, I would say you very well may have a potential case against the physician if her death was ... | |
| Hydrocodone Addict | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: My sister was an addict to hydrocodone. She had pills that were both over prescribed by a doctor ... A: Jerry, I would say you very well may have a potential case against the physician if her death was ... | |
| Dr's office manager has dropped me as a patient. | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: My significant other has been a patient of a dermatologist for almost 15 years. He found some skin ... A: Lui, I am thankful you were able to get your significant other on your insurance. Let me tell you ... | |
| Billing | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: I received notice from a collection agency that we failed to pay a bill from one of the doctor's ... A: Mike, I suggest you contact your doctor's office and tell them what happened and pay them in full. ... | |
| Nerve damages after gallbladder surgery | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: After some reserch i did have the surgery for my gall bladder in 2003,I dont know what the statutes ... A: Jan, Thank you for following up so I can clarify your questions. I believe that Minnesota has a ... | |
| Nerve damages after gallbladder surgery | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: I had gall bladder surgery nearly 5 years ago.I came out of surgery having no feeling in my ... A: Jan, I am sorry to hear about your experience and the continuing problems. Many states have ... | |
| How to determine if a malpractice claim is possible | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: My son (age42)had a day surgery procedure for a hydrocele and apparently they missed a bleeder so it ... A: Eleanore, I am sorry to hear about your son's condition. Unfortunately, most malpractice attorneys ... | |
| number of suits | 12/2/2005 |
| Q: I am trying to find out how many new medical malpractice/ negligence suits are filed on an annual ... A: Dean, The last figures I have are from 2000. After 2005, new studies will present the 5 year ... | |
| Bad dental treatment | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: Friedman: I did routine root-canal treatment with a specialist, endodontist, at dental facility. At ... A: Vlad, I am sorry to hear about your situation. You received good information regarding the need to ... | |
| Un wanted medical tests | 9/24/2005 |
| Q: Maybe you can help me here. This is not a HUGE issue, however it has importants to me, not only ... A: Ricky, Your analysis is exactly correct. I cannot provide you with legal advice and do not know ... | |
| I'm a nurse working for a... | 8/22/2005 |
| Q: I'm a nurse working for a pre-school in Texas. My supervisor wants me to go into the classrooms ... A: Lisa, There is no ethical reason why you cannot check for lice. Your obligation is to the students ... | |
| M.D. responsibility? | 6/20/2005 |
| Q: I was a patient of a "Pain Specialist" for 3 years. This doctor had prescribed a medication to me ... A: Toni, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can tell by the way you asked the question that ... | |
| malpractice | 6/5/2005 |
| Q: I went for my yearly physical not long ago, & when I went in they were going to run a ekg, internal ... A: Marjorie, I don't know where you live but the general rule is that the physician must comply with ... | |
| Medical ethics | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: In my medical records there is informatiom about my social history that is totally inacurate. Is ... A: Priscilla, There are 2 things you can do. The first is to submit a written correction to the ... | |
| 2 years+ of mis-diagnosis | 2/8/2005 |
| Q: So, 2+ years ago, I'm feeling short of breath/nausea etc. - gotto M.D. locally, get tested ... A: Blake, Sorry to hear about your problem. I don't know where you live but you can request your ... | |
| Doctor Sending Billing in a Timely Fashion | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: I have received a billing from a doctor at a University Hospital for services from almost 18 months ... A: Linda, It depends on the state law where you reside and I ethically cannot provide you with legal ... | |
| 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: Laura, I am sorry to hear about the loss of use of your arm and hand. I can't answer the statute of ... | |
| can a doctor be sued for over prescribing Xanax | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: about a year ago my husband went to see a new doctor to get his Zoloft refilled. the doctor also ... A: Tina, I don't know what state or country you live in but generally a doctor can be sued for ... | |
| screen | 10/21/2004 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. Friedman, A physcian's asst. uses coersion and deception to get a patient to submit to ... A: Hunter, It is unethical and could be agains the law. Doctor is responsible for the P.A. Contact ... | |
| business ethics | 10/11/2004 |
| Q: Is it common business practise for a family doctor to remove a patient from their job duties for ... A: George, Not only is that common, that is the law. HIPPA requires strict confidentiality. The ... | |
| Medical Malpractice | 8/26/2004 |
| Q: Please advise about recent articules regarding medical malpractice in the US, in specific - infants ... A: Orri, I am not certain which articles you are refering to. There are multiple articles every day ... | |
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Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.
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I have been a practicing civil trial attorney since 1989 dealing primarily with malpractice issues. I litigate very select medical malpractice cases on behalf of patients or their families. I am a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. I am also Certified in Injury and Wrongful Death by the Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
In addition to my law degree, I received a Master of Arts in Bioethics and a Doctorate of Philosophy involving Medical Ethics. Because I am also an Adjunct Professor in Research and Medical Ethics at a medical school, I routinely consult with physicians and hospitals regarding medical ethics issues in an effort to improve patient care.
I can answer questions dealing with medical ethics principles. I can also respond to questions regarding potential malpractice issues.
For more information, you can view my website at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Experience
I have been a practicing trial attorney since 1989 and I have a masters degree in bioethics and a doctorate of philosophy regarding comparative ethics.
Organizations
State Bar of Arizona
State Bar of Colorado (inactive)
District of Columbia Bar (inactive)
Federal Bar
Licensed in Arizona District Court
Licensed in Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
licensed in the United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Association for Justice
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
National Association of Realtors
Publications
A list of my copyrighted publications and presentations is contained at WWW.EXPERTETHICS.COM
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Juris Doctorate 1989
Master of Arts in Bioethics 2004
Doctorate of Philosophy 2006
Awards and Honors
Phi Beta Kappa
Multiple Who's Who
Southwest Superlawyers
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
AZ Magazine Top Lawyers
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