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Can I sue my lawyer?

Answered 6 years and 7 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
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You can always retain different counsel. Are you a US citizen? Did your wife enter the country with a valid visa? 
You can always retain different counsel. Are you a US citizen? Did your wife enter the country with a valid visa? 

Can my elderly mother sue a dr. who failed to diagnosis water in her knee.. she was complaining about this for over 5 years. New dr found it rgt away.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Jessica Lynn Dagley (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Legal Malpractice
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I am sorry to hear that your mother has suffered for five years with her knee.  With respect to your question, failure to diagnose can be a basis for a negligence claim against a physician. There are a number of facts, however, that will need to be considered and reviewed before determining whether there is a valid claim to be brought against her former physician. If you are interested in speaking with me further about your mother's potential claim, I would be more than happy to do so.  My name is Jessica Lynn Dagley and I am an attorney with the Spellmire Law Firm.  My phone number is 312-258-9400 and my email address is jld@spellmirelaw.com.  I hope your mother is feeling better and look forward to hearing from you.... Read Answer
I am sorry to hear that your mother has suffered for five years with her knee.  With respect to your question, failure to diagnose can... Read Answer

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