Arizona Medical Malpractice Legal Questions

It’s hard to tell you whether you have a medical malpractice case because as things stand right now you don’t know why you have not gotten better medically. If you get a second opinion surgeon advises that you need another surgery and implies that this is because of something that went wrong in the first surgery you may have reason to investigate the case, but if the second surgeon helps you there will be questions about whether the case is financially viable. Try to answer the medical questions and then perhaps get a referral to a malpractice lawyer from your workers compensation attorney. If you want to investigate a case further, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here for more information about me.   Please understand that by answering your question in this informal forum I am not acting as your attorney. I am not doing anything to protect any legal rights that you have.   ... Read More

You presented with classic symptoms of a stroke. If you can demonstrate that earlier intervention would have made a difference, you might have a case. In some circumstances, when doctors timely prescribe Tissue Plasminogen Activator in the face of symptoms of a stroke, they can dramatically reduce permanent sequelae of the disease.  The big question in most failure to diagnose cancer cases is whether the patient can prove that the doctor’s negligent care caused the damages suffered by the plaintiff. In essence, the plaintiff must be able  to show that earlier intervention would have changed the outcome. This is  a fact sensitive inquiry. An attorney will have to review the medical records and often get experts to review the pertinent radiography films to determine when accepted standards of care should have compelled a doctor to investigate the possible diagnosis. Then, if it is determined that the cancer was present and detectible, the next question becomes what was the likely stage/prognosis when the cancer should have been discovered. If the cancer was at an early stage when it should have been discovered, the case is more likely to be viable. If you want to investigate your case further, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts. If you are unable to find a lawyer who meets these qualifications within your state, sometimes you may contact an out of state lawyer who can refer you to a qualified attorney in your state while providing support related to the issues of medicine. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here, here  and here for more information about me. Click here for summaries of some of the cases that I have litigated. Click here to review articles that I have published. Since I am a lawyer, I need to advise you of the following when I communicate with you: Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Click here for my website. ... Read More

With a four degree tear, the question is whether accepted standards of care required the OBGYN to perform an episiotomy. Click here for an article discussing this issue.  The additional delay in surgically repairing the damage might also be the basis of a claim, but the question is what additional harm was caused by the delay? If the tear should have been surgically repaired from the get-go, then arguably the additional delay did not materially impact the outcome.  If you want to investigate a case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here, here  and here for more information about me. Click here for summaries of some of the cases that I have litigated. Click here to review articles that I have published. Since I am a lawyer, I need to advise you of the following when I communicate with you: Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Click here for my website.     ... Read More

It is hard to tell you whether you received negligent care because you do not specify (a) what care you received or (b) what care you believe you should have received but did not. That aside, the big question in most medical malpractice cases are whether the claim is financially viable. If you can have scar revision surgery to decrease the problem, then this argues against financial viability. The articles linked below explain this concept in more detail.  If you want to investigate a case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here, here  and here for more information about me. Click here for summaries of some of the cases that I have litigated. Click here to review articles that I have published. Since I am a lawyer, I need to advise you of the following when I communicate with you: Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Click here for my website. ... Read More

If your father recovered without any lasting harm, then you probably do not have a financially viable malpractice case. The articles below explain this in more detail.  If you want to investigate a case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here, here  and here for more information about me. Click here for summaries of some of the cases that I have litigated. Click here to review articles that I have published. Since I am a lawyer, I need to advise you of the following when I communicate with you: Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Click here for my website. ... Read More

Answered by New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorney John Ratkowitz. Depending on the length of the difference and why it exists, a leg length discrepancy following hip replacement surgery may be the result of medical malpractice. To know for sure, an attorney will have to secure the pertinent medical records and radiographic studies and have the films reviewed by an expert, if the records do not foreclose a cause of action.  If you want to investigate a malpractice case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts,  ideally with experience in cases that involve your medical issue. If you are unable to find a lawyer who meets these qualifications within your state, sometimes you may contact an out of state lawyer who can refer you to a qualified attorney in your state while providing support related to the issues of medicine. Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can and should expect when pursuing a medical malpractice case. Click here, here  and here for more information about me. Click here for summaries of some of the cases that I have litigated. Since I am a lawyer, I need to advise you of the following when I communicate with you: Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Click here for my website.   ... Read More

Contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Do not wait any longer to contact a lawyer. It takes time and resources to investigate a medical malpractice case.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here and here for more information about me. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. ... Read More

You will likley need to file suit in the state where the harm/"medical mistake" occurred.  However, you might be able to find an attorney in AZ who is also licensed in IL.  Best of luck. NOTE: This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this response. ... Read More

Fist let me say that my answer in no way creates a lawyer/client relationship.  Next, I am a S.C. board certifed internist and attorney.   First you need to convince a lawyer who deals with medical malpractice to take your case.  There are time limitations on bringing a medical malpractice case, so I would advise you to do this as soon as possible.  The attorney must then hire a medical expert witness, who would need to determine that your doctor gave you radiation posioning, and in S.C., this would constitute a certificate of merit.  After filing the case in S.C., you would have to mediate with the doctor and his attorney for 120 days to see if a settlement can be reached.  Only then must your attorey prove by the preponderance that the doctor gave you radiation poisioning that was the legal cause of your damages. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read More

The big question in most failure to diagnose cancer cases is whether the plaintiff can prove that the defendant’s negligent care proximately caused the damages suffered by the plaintiff. In essence, the plaintiff must be able  to show that earlier intervention would have changed the outcome. This is  a fact sensitive inquiry. An attorney will have to review the medical records and often get experts to review the pertinent radiography films to determine when accepted standards of care should have compelled a doctor to investigate the possible diagnosis. Then, if it is determined that the cancer was present and detectible, the next question becomes what was the likely stage/prognosis when the cancer should have been discovered. If the cancer was at an early stage when it should have been discovered, the case is more likely to be viable. If you want to investigate your case further, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This discusses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here and here for more information about me. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com.... Read More

The Arizona State laws provide that is ia class 5 felony to practice medicine without a license.   See Chapter 32, Section 1455, which reads as follows:  32-1455. Violation; classification A. The following acts are class 5 felonies: 1. The practice of medicine by a person not licensed or exempt from licensure pursuant to this chapter. 2. Securing a license to practice medicine pursuant to this chapter by fraud or deceit. 3. Impersonating a member of the board in issuing a license to practice medicine to another. B. The following acts if committed by a person not licensed under this chapter or exempt from licensure pursuant to section 32-1421 are class 2 misdemeanors: 1. The use of the designation "M.D." in a way that would lead the public to believe that a person was licensed to practice medicine in this state. 2. The use of the designation "doctor of medicine", "physician", "surgeon", "physician and surgeon" or any combination thereof unless such designation additionally contains the description of another branch of the healing arts. 3. The use of the designation "doctor" by a member of another branch of healing arts unless there is set forth with each such designation the other branch of the healing arts concerned. 4. The use of any other words, initials, symbols or combination thereof which would lead the public to believe such person is licensed to practice medicine in this state. NOTE:  This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this response.   ... Read More

I am sorry to hear about this.  I think you should definitely go and speak with a local attorney in your area who handles medical malpractice claims.  I would go ahead and request your medical records from the partial hysterectomy and the follow up appointment where the blockage was discovered and start calling attorneys to try and get a consultation.  The consultation should be free and if you are unable to make it  to the consultation in person, you should be able to find an attorney who will review your records and let you know what they think.  Best of luck! NOTE: This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this response.... Read More

It is likely 2 years from the date of injury/harm/malpractice.   See, http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/12/00542.htm&Title=12&DocType=ARS However, often many factors, such as specific facts surrounding the potential case, may alter the statute of limitations, so it may be in your best interest to seek legal assistance with determining the statute of limitations and/or in general with your potential medical malpractice case.  Best of luck! NOTE:  This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client privilege exists or is formed by this response. ... Read More

It is hard to know whether you have a malpractice case on the facts presented. This is a legitimate treatment for a used infection, but it sounds like you overdosed on the medicine. Websites indicate the standard dose is the insertion of one tampon 1 to 2 times a day for 12 days straight. If you are advised by the doctor to do more than this then you may have a malpractice case. Otherwise, you may have a products liability case if the medication that you were using was defective. If you want to investigate a malpractice case, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts,  ideally with experience in cases that involve your medical issue. If you are unable to find a lawyer who meets these qualifications within your state, sometimes you may contact an out of state lawyer who can refer you to a qualified attorney in your state while providing support related to the issues of medicine. Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here and here for more information about me. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com.  ... Read More

It is likely that you are limited to 2 years from the date of harm/injury.  However, if you did not find out about the injury/harm until later, then you may have more time.  When the statute of limitations begins to run can often he a difficult question to answer.  Thus, I recommend gathering all your medical records related to this and then finding an attorney to review them for  you.  Most consultations are free.  Best of luck.  NOTE:  This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists and none is formed by this response. ... Read More

I am sorry to hear about this.  I think that you should request all your medical records from the date of the hysterectomy to now from all doctors, hospitals and other health care providers which relate to this.  I also recommend that you start calling local medical malpractice attorneys in your area.  These cases are difficult to prove and require a lot of time and expenses.  Also, you are likely limited by a two year statute of limitations from the date of the harm - which means that you are probably approaching the end of that time period.  A local attorney will likely want to review the medical records but go ahead and request them and then start calling around to see if you can get a consultation (most are free).  I think it is possible that you have a case but you need to act fairly quickly in order to have a chance to possibly pursue it.  Best of luck. NOTE: This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this response. ... Read More

A hemoglobin level of 5 should prompt a transfusion and is below critical values.  Nevertheless, if you didn't suffer permanent harm as a result of the first doctors mistake you probably do not have a financially viable medical malpractice case. Medical malpractice cases are very costly and time consuming for lawyers to pursue, and in most circumstances attorneys will not take them on unless a patient suffered a significant permanent injury that causes substantial disability as a result of the medical mistake.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well.  Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. This addresses the issue of financial viability. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here for more information about me. Click here for more information about my firm. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. ... Read More

Blood clots can occur following surgery in the absence of negligence. In some circumstances, the failure to prophylactically treat a patient with anticoagulants to avoid this complication is negligence. An attorney would have to obtain all of your pertinent medical records to ascertain whether you have a viable malpractice claim. If you want to investigate a case further, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here for more information about me. Click here for more information about my firm. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com.... Read More

It sounds like he might have injected the nerve. If he did not sever it, I think it is reasonable to expect that your mother's condition will improve, but you should get her a referral to a neurologist so he can investigate the damage.  If you want to investigate a medical malpractice claim, you should contact a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state).  They take these cases on a contingency basis which means you only have to pay if you succeed.  Additionally, initial consultations are usually free. You can use the "Find a Lawyer" service through this website to research medical malpractice attorneys.  Then, visit each attorney's website and look for a firm that has a record of successful verdicts.  Below are some articles you may find helpful.  They are written for a New Jersey audience (where I practice) but the ideas discussed in these articles usually apply in most other jurisdictions as well. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case. Click here for more information about me. Click here for more information about my firm. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com  Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com. ... Read More

It is not clear that you have a medical malpractice case, although it sounds like you have a potential products liability case. You might consider  contacting a local medical malpractice attorney (one in your state). A medical malpractice attorney will know how to analyze a products liability case related to defective medical equipment. Medical malpractice attorneys work on a contingent fee basis, which means they only get paid out of the proceeds of the lawsuit if you win. They provide free initial consultations. Sometimes an attorney will ask you to pay a "retainer" to cover the some of the expenses of a case, this is an issue that varies from office to office. Below are some articles that you may find helpful. Although they are written for my clients in New Jersey, most of the concepts carry over to other jurisdictions. Click here for an article that discusses the three main questions I ask when deciding whether to investigate a potential medical malpractice case. Click here for an article that explains what you can expect when filing a medical malpractice case.... Read More

A pulmonary embolism is an arterial emboli and it is not the same thing as a DVT.  That said, if your wife was hypercoagulable and she needed to be on anticoagulation, it is conceivable that the development of a pulmonary embolism could be found to be the result of negligence. the fact that multiple physicians decided to keep your wife off of anticoagulation suggests that if you have a case, it is going to be difficult. You need to speak to a local medical malpractice attorney who can investigate the case further after securing the medical records. These attorneys take cases on a contingency basis and usually provide free initial consultations. Depending on the outcome of your wife's care, a big question in your case will be whether it is financially viable.  Click here for an article discusses that issue. Please note that by attempting to answer your question, I am not acting as your attorney. I will do nothing further to protect or preserve your interests in the absence of any additional discussion with you about this matter. John Ratkowitz, Esq. Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin, P.C. 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, NJ 07068 Office: (973) 830-8441 Cell: (732) 616-6278 Fax: (973) 226-0031 Email: jratkowitz@starrgern.com Skype: john_ratkowitz Web: www.starrgern.com... Read More

I am sorry to hear about your family member.  The answer to your question is likely a difficult one.  It would need to be explored.  It is possible that you could have a products liability case on your hands as a result of the malfunction of the machinery.  Depending on the machinery and the circumstances, however, it is also possible that you have a malpractice case against the hospital.  Either way, both medical malpractice and products liability cases are very difficult and require lots of research to even determine if there is a potential action.  I recommend gathering the medical records of the family member who passed away.  Get all the medical records from the long term care hospital and any medical related to the family members death, including autopsy results and the death certificate.  The records should have some information about the machinery and the cause of death. Since malpractice and products liability cases are very difficult, I would recommend that you start calling local attorneys in your area who advertise that they handle these types of cases.  Both cases require the hiring of expert witnesses, are time consuming and expensive to litigate and the hiring of an attorney is pretty much necessary.  I hope this information helps. Best of luck! NOTE: This response is general in nature and should not be considered legal advice.  No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information.  ... Read More

The statute of limitations is governed by state law, so you would have to ask a local AZ attorney. In New Jersey, it is two years from the date that you knew, or should have known that a doctor was negligent. The statute of limitatons can be tolled in certain circumstances, so contact a local malpractice attorney and run the facts by him. ... Read More