Legal Questions & Answers

Medical Malpractice Question

I had a premature live birth at 22 weeks in indiana seventeen years ago. I was told by the physician and hosital staff that it could not have been prevented and that it was one of those things that could not be explained. I recently by going to nursing school what the early signs of preterm labor. It has just come to light that the hospital and doctor lied and that they sent me home in the early stages of labor which resulted in my dughter's death. Does the 2 year statute of limitations in IN apply here. Can the hospital and doctor benefit from their cover up?

Medical Malpractice Question

I had gastric bypass almost two years ago and the surgeon didn't sew me up all the way and I had a bile leak and had to cut me straight open. He did find leak but it was a longer recovery and very traumatic for me. A year later the same surgeon fixed a hernia (which was caused by the bypass) another 4 month recovery only a few months later I need to get my skin removed from my stomach and I go see a plastic surgeon and he tells it seems like I have a hernia to him Ugh!!!

Medical Malpractice Question

I was recently diagnosed with TMJ, and I believe it may have been caused by a wisdom tooth removal surgery. If true, can I sue and how would i prove this happened cause of the surgery.

Medical Malpractice Question

How can I protect my X-rays in defendants' possession? I told the administrator of a medical group (defendant) over a phone call that I would like them to keep all of my X-rays. Is that good enough? I think in NY state, they must keep them for 6 years, and it is about 30 days to 6 years. I suit a doctor there and my case was dismissed on SJ before I even got my x-rays (4 days after I made my demand they filed for SJ and told me the motion stayed discovery. I will sue the expert witness for fraudulent misrepresentation (I have rock solid proof), and I know if they can they will destroy all of relevant x-rays (4 x-rays were already unaccounted for).

Catastrophic Injury Question

If equipment fails in a hospital causing patient to become overdosed with radiation leaving them comatose, who is liable for damages?

Personal Injury Question

My son was hit by a car while riding his bike in Loveland (Larimer County) Colorado. He was hit from behind. The police tell us that the 3 foot passing law does not apply in this case, because there is a bike lane, delineated by a solid line. I think they are misinterpreting the law. Does it make a difference, how the line between a lane for traffic, and a lane for bicycles is marked? Or are cars required to allow 3 feet of distance when passing a bicycle, as the law states, and the cycling websites claim? Also claim a good investigation was done. Police report is 3 sentences or so. Driver (79) got off scott free while my son is left with medical bills (GOt a summons for $17,000 over the weekend) and ongoing pain from the accident. Vehicle was a Mercury Moutianeer. Woman was on the phone but that did not make a difference :(

Medical Malpractice Question

How much does it cost for a lawyer to review a medical malpractice case?

Wrongful Death Question

Your son is riding in a car. The driver is crazed and distressed, runs a stop sign and then hits the breaks. The car stops in the middle of the intersection. A second car comes and slams into the first car. Your son dies in the accident. Can you sue the person who was driving the first car or the second car?

Civil Rights Assault Question

Hi- I am trying to find out whether or not I can have a civil case against a restaurant. I was raped and brutally assaulted on a beach- on an island where there are a lot of restaurants and bars there. they found the attacker and turned out he works at one of the restaurants there, and also is housed there for the summer, He is 100 percent illegal. I was told by my attorney friends I can sue the restaurant for a lot of money because they are hiring illegal immigrants, and are putting patrons at risk when they do not do background checks. I just want to verify whether or not I have a case before i move forward with this.