I'm sorry for your ordeal. It's possible you do, but most attorneys would first want to thoroughly review the file and obtain a medical opinion from health care professionals with expertise in diabetic ketoacidosis. A first step toward answering the question could be to reach out to law... View More

Addendum - One additional consideration, depending on whether the parties/entities/facilities are public or private. If public, that would mean it is better to move sooner than later in seeking a consult, due to notice of claim elements that impose stricter time deadlines (90 days generally, as... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. In any malpractice action, you have to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm caused by the departure. Given the time and expense of malpractice actions, they usually only make sense if there's been a serious, permanent injury. A... View More

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answered on May 7, 2025

First, let me say that I am sorry that you had to deal with this, as having a child in need of urgent, potentially life saving care is devasting. I hope she is doing well now and you are in a good place emotionally over it. Second, it is important to keep in mind mistakes happen often at a... View More

A Washington attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. From a textbook standpoint, it's possible you could, if you could demonstrate that the decision was a departure from a requisite standard of medical care. But from... View More

Sorry to hear what happened to you. In any malpractice action, you need to demonstrate 1) a departure from the standard of care; and 2) harm resulting from the departure. Moreover, where a physician has exercised professional judgment by selecting one of several acceptable courses of treatment... View More

The statute of limitations for a health care liability claim is two years. You, or your parents if you are still a minor, can file a lawsuit against the dentist as long as not more than two years have passed from the date of the dentist's negligent act or omission. It sounds like you became... View More

It certainly appears that you may have a valid medical malpractice case, which will be dependent on whether the provider's actions at urgent care fell below the standard of care for such medical providers. You only have a limited time to file a lawsuit for malpractice, so it is important to... View More

You may have a case for malpractice and wrongful death.

The prescribing of medication in combination where is it contraindicated may be malpractice. What would be needed is a medical doctor expert to testify that prescribing those medications in combination, in this situation, was both... View More

Sorry to hear what your son has gone through. In any malpractice action, you need to demonstrate that there has been 1) a departure from the accepted standard of care; and 2) harm caused by the departure. Where a physician has exercised professional judgment by selecting one of several acceptable... View More

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Your issue can be addressed only by you calling a law office to schedule a consultation, and if the lawyer, upon review, determines that there may be potential claim, he/she will need to have a physician review the matter. One of the issues coming into play with... View More

Yes this could warrant a malpractice case. While it is possible that a surgeon may be able to go beyond the consent if the need arises during surgery, this does not appear to be the case here. Further, there is a question as to the doctor's competence due to his health situation which may... View More

A bilateral ampulla fimbriectomy is a specific type of bilateral tubal ligation. There are a few different commonly used procedures all of which fall under the more general description "tubal ligation." The expected outcome, risks, and results are the same. You should consult with a... View More

After stepping on a dirty, bloody needle in a hospital, you should immediately seek medical care from another provider to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B/C, and other infections, and inquire about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Document everything, including your written report, photos, and... View More

Yes, MMI can be, and often is, prior to the date of a doctor's visit. The doctor usually determines MMI from a review of your medical records. Obviously, the statutory date of MMI is the last possible date. For example, a doctor in July 2024 could determine from both a review of your... View More

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answered on Apr 30, 2025

I'm sorry to hear about what your relative has endured. Her situation raises serious concerns that warrant a close legal and medical review. In New York, a valid medical malpractice claim requires showing that a healthcare provider deviated from accepted medical standards and that the... View More

You may have grounds for concern and potential legal action after a surgical error during your breast cancer lumpectomy, where fatty tissue was mistakenly removed instead of the targeted lymph node, despite dye mapping. Medically, you should seek a second opinion to assess whether the lymph node... View More

Medical malpractice cases are fact specific.

In order to have a viable malpractice case, all of these elements are required. 1. Malpractice actions or inactions below the standard of care. 2. The malpractice caused harm and 3. The anticipated recovery must be sufficient to warrant the... View More

It is conceivable that you may have a valid health care liability claim. The advisability of pursuing such a claim depends heavily on the amount of your actual damages. You should anticipate that it will be necessary to hire a medical expert at the beginning of your case to prepare and submit a... View More

While it may be a case it is not likely viable. In order to have a viable malpractice, all of these elements are required. 1. Malpractice actions or inactions below the standard of care. 2. The malpractice caused harm and 3. The anticipated recovery must be sufficient to warrant the expense of a... View More