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What sort of permanent damage did your sister suffer as a result of the stroke?
You/your mom can certainly can reach out for a second opinion consultation. The lawyer may have a valid lien for fees per the contract, to be paid... Read Answer
I wish that I could tell you if you did or did not have a case, but I can not because of the complications associated with the specifics of each case.
There is a specific statute that addresses this under Chap 458 if I recall correctly. You can sue him but you wont find many lawyers willng to do so... Read Answer
You need to consult a medical malpractice plaintiffs' lawyer. Follow the link below to the website of the Texas Board of Legal... Read Answer
Hello Nathaniel,
I am sorry to hear about the ordeal which you and your 10 year old son have suffered. I hope that he recovers fully. If that not be... Read Answer
There may be a case worth pursing. More information is needed. Was an autopsy completed? Do you have the medical records. When and... Read Answer
Medical malpractice cases are to difficult to answer in this forum. You will need to speak with an attorney in person.
I am sorry to hear about the ordeal which you have suffered.
The answer to your question can only be sought by request and review of your medical... Read Answer
I am sorry to hear about your husband's ordeal which he has suffered . The answer to your question can only be sought by review of his medical... Read Answer
You have a potential claim, but it would depend greatly on the content of your medical records. You need to request a copy of the records and... Read Answer
You will need to have a doctor review your chart to see if there was some evidence of malpractice. Merely having a surgical complication does not... Read Answer
Hello Timothy,
In general, the answer to your question can only be sought by request and review of your medical records to determine if the standard... Read Answer
I am sorry but I can not tell you if you have a claim against the urgent care. You would need to speak with an attorney in person.
Hello Suan,
The answer can only be determined by consultation and review your son's medical records. A Personal Injury attorney can help with both... Read Answer
A misdiagnosis of one day that does not result in any additional damages is usually not the basis for a medical malpractice lawsuit.
No - discourtesy is not the basis for suing someone. Your remedy is to schedule an appointment with a specific doctor or possibly find a new... Read Answer
Unfortunately, NO - there are no actionable damages under these facts.
Hello Tom,
I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your wife. It very well may constitute malpractice.
Her medical records need to be reviewed to... Read Answer
I think we would need more information to be able to properly answer this question. However, you should be able to consult with an attorney who... Read Answer
On a med mal case it better be clear, easy and awesome if you expect someone to take such a case on such short notice. Other than that you may have... Read Answer
Sorry but mental health patients are NOT the arbiter of whether a Baker Acting is "wrongful". Unless and until you have a written psychiatric opinion... Read Answer
While any surgery contains risks, the only way to know for sure if these injuries were caused by negligence is to have another doctor who is an... Read Answer
Medical malpractive cases are to difficult to answer in a forum such as this because it takes an medical expert to render an opinion on whether a... Read Answer