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Do I have a potential case?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
You might have a case or maybe not. In cases of misdiagnosis, the question is have you suffered any additional damages because of the misdiagnosis. If you suffered no additional damages as a result of the misdiagnosis, then you have no case. Feel free to call me on my cell phone (615-646-9417) and I will be glad to explain.... Read More
You might have a case or maybe not. In cases of misdiagnosis, the question is have you suffered any additional damages because of the misdiagnosis.... Read More

will my husband and I havea case?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
This is a medical question that you are asking and I can not assist you.
This is a medical question that you are asking and I can not assist you.
sorry, but this is not a question that I can answer in this forum.
sorry, but this is not a question that I can answer in this forum.

My father's passing

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
This is not a legal question. This is a moral question that you are trying to resolve.
This is not a legal question. This is a moral question that you are trying to resolve.
This is not grounds for a malpractice action unless you can prove that the failure to diagnosis caused additional permanent injuires, not just an additional pain and suffering.
This is not grounds for a malpractice action unless you can prove that the failure to diagnosis caused additional permanent injuires, not just an... Read More

What can I do, had several pap smears and was told all normal.

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
I can not answer this question in this forum. You will need to speak with an attorney in person.
I can not answer this question in this forum. You will need to speak with an attorney in person.

i had back surgery but im not better

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
Sorry, medical malpractice questions are to complicated to answer in this forum. You need to seek the services of an attorney in your area.
Sorry, medical malpractice questions are to complicated to answer in this forum. You need to seek the services of an attorney in your area.

if someone has medical malpractice attorney and want to change attorney, the trial setting is already set up , what is the process

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
let your current attorney know that you want another attorney. He then files a motion to be allowed to withdraw. However, the trial court has the final say so in allowing your current attorney to withdraw.
let your current attorney know that you want another attorney. He then files a motion to be allowed to withdraw. However, the trial court... Read More

Is it medical malpractice or professional neglience?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
To complicated to answer in this forum. You need to consult with an attorney in your area.
To complicated to answer in this forum. You need to consult with an attorney in your area.

wrong medicine used

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
To complicated to answer in this forum. You need to consult with an attorney in your area.
To complicated to answer in this forum. You need to consult with an attorney in your area.

The Surgeon on call didn't show up for three days.

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
I can't answer your question if you have a case against the doctor/hospital because the facts are to complicated to understand in this forum. You will neet to consult with an attorney in person.
I can't answer your question if you have a case against the doctor/hospital because the facts are to complicated to understand in this forum. You... Read More
Sorry, I can not answer the question if you have a lawsuit against any health care provider. To many unknown medical issues which I can not answer.
Sorry, I can not answer the question if you have a lawsuit against any health care provider. To many unknown medical issues which I can not answer.

Do I have a case?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
If you are asking if you have a lawsuit against the doctor or hospital, the answer is no.
If you are asking if you have a lawsuit against the doctor or hospital, the answer is no.

Can I sue for surgical clips causing pain and protruding out my abdomen?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice questions are to difficult to answer in this forum because it is a mixture of law and medicine.
Medical malpractice questions are to difficult to answer in this forum because it is a mixture of law and medicine.

Good morning, do you do dental malpractice and how do you charge for your services?

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
You will need to consult with an attorney in your area who handdles dental malpractice case. Go to lawyer.com to look.
You will need to consult with an attorney in your area who handdles dental malpractice case. Go to lawyer.com to look.

medical malpratice

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
Sorry, but I know nothing about what you call the "Steven Johnson Syndrome Effect".
Sorry, but I know nothing about what you call the "Steven Johnson Syndrome Effect".

if a doctor placed an AICD and tore venticle of heart and had complications of pericardial effusion

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
Sorry, this is to complicated to answer in this forum.
Sorry, this is to complicated to answer in this forum.
From a legal perspective, there is nothing to be done unless you have permanent injuries. I would suggest that you go see another dentist for a 2nd opinion on the TMJ issue.
From a legal perspective, there is nothing to be done unless you have permanent injuries. I would suggest that you go see another dentist for a 2nd... Read More
You do not have a case; however, if you had died then your family would have had a case.
You do not have a case; however, if you had died then your family would have had a case.

Could you please tell me wether or not I have a potential case.

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
A health care liability lawsuit against the health care provided is a mixture of law and medicine. While I know the law, the medicine part is why we bring in medical experts in cases like this. I can't tell you if your have a case or not until all of the records are gathered together and presented to a medical expert for that expert to review and give an opinion as to whether there was a breach of a standard of care or not and whether that breach was the proxmate cause of your father's death.... Read More
A health care liability lawsuit against the health care provided is a mixture of law and medicine. While I know the law, the medicine part is why we... Read More
Medical malpractice cases are a mixture of medicine and law. I know the law but not the medicine. Sorry but  I can not answer your question.
Medical malpractice cases are a mixture of medicine and law. I know the law but not the medicine. Sorry but  I can not answer your question.
They don't normally go to the specialists office with you, so don't be offended. I would contact whom they referred you to because if you want to somebody else, please be aware that any other specialists is going to be reluctant to get involved while the ones that he referred you to will be aware of the situation.... Read More
They don't normally go to the specialists office with you, so don't be offended. I would contact whom they referred you to because if you want to... Read More

Punctured ileum during routine colonoscopy resulting in wearing an osteomy bag for over 8 months

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Medical Malpractice
Health care liability actions are a mixture of law and medicine. I know the law but not the medicine. I can't tell you if you have a case or not.
Health care liability actions are a mixture of law and medicine. I know the law but not the medicine. I can't tell you if you have a case or not.
I can not tell you if you have a case or not because a health care liability lawsuit is a mixture of medicine and law. I know the law but not the medicine. That is why we work with other doctors to determine if the medical treatment was bad.
I can not tell you if you have a case or not because a health care liability lawsuit is a mixture of medicine and law. I know the law but not the... Read More
A health care liability lawsuit is a mixture of law and medical issues. I can not tell you if you have a case or not.
A health care liability lawsuit is a mixture of law and medical issues. I can not tell you if you have a case or not.