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Medical Malpractice questions and answers

• How do I find an attorney that will take a radiology medical malpractice claim?

  Asked in Chappell Hill, TX

  Misdiagnosis by the same radiologist twice, a year apart. Confirmed by second opinion that it was missed and had a complex surgery to fix the problem.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• In Oregon, is it possible to get representation for a medical malpractice lawsuit when you have a criminal background?

  Asked in Woodburn, OR

  I previously had a law firm look at my case and determined from their medical professionals that it was credible. However, once they did a background check, they dropped my case and said that I would not be able to find representation because I have a criminal background, which is not related to my medical malpractice lawsuit.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• How long do I have to sue my doctor in Kentucky for medical malpractice?

  Asked in Louisville, KY

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• A military family member was injured after medical malpractice while in Israel. He later died in US. What type of attorney do I need to seek?

  Asked in Florence, SC

  Family member placed on ventilator while in Israel. It was later found that the tube was in the incorrect placement, which led to brain injury due to a lack of oxygen.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• A hospital ran a spinal tap test on me before taking urine.

  Asked in Charlotte, NC

  I had sepsis from failure of my kidney and liver, the first hospital I went to not knowing I had sepsis. They took me to a room and before taking any urine test, they ran a spinal tap thinking I had Meningitis, as in, I did have a headache and neck pain. As that test came back negative, from what I remember, they might've run a blood test, but still no urine test. They couldn't figure out what was wrong with me and got me admitted to the hospital. Once I got into the wheelchair to get admitted in the second hospital, they then took a urine test. Once I was admitted, my doctor told us they had no test results back from the first hospital. Once they ran my urine test you could instantly tell there was something wrong with my kidneys. This happened in November 2025, as I am a minor (17 years old), 18 in a few months. My doctor recommended that I take legal action, not just for my sake and my recovery, but for the sake of one little "mistake" like that, which almost cost me my life.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• Have a friend with a daughter. Doctors misdiagnosed ear infection and ended up removing partial brain matter. Malpractice?

  Asked in Dallas, GA

  They removed part of her brain matter when they were told not to do so, when they misdiagnosed the medications beforehand, and as I said, it's been some years, and she's been taking care of her daughter for years. There's no kind of time for her; it's a burden for her; she can't do it, and she needs help.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• My child has poor motor control, can’t walk or stand and the doctor diagnosed him with kernicterus. Could it have been prevented?

  Asked in Pittsburgh, PA

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• What is the definition of medical malpractice in Georgia?

  Asked in Atlanta, GA

  After my surgery in Atlanta, I found out the surgeon didn’t follow the standard protocol, which led to an infection. I've been reading about medical malpractice, but the definitions seem confusing. What exactly qualifies as malpractice in Georgia? Does it include things like not following proper hygiene standards?

  Answered by 2 attorneys

  

• A lab has done my blood work incorrectly two times. Is there a ground for medical malpractice or negligence?

  Asked in Fort Wayne, IN

  The hospital I go to for blood work is transitioning to a new lab for their lab work and has failed to do all the requested tests 2 times now. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for treatment from my doctor, but she needs the blood work to make a decision.

  Answered by 1 attorney

  

• If a peg tube was put in the colon and then the stomach, is that enough for legal matters?

  Asked in Roselle, NJ

  Answered by 1 attorney