Medical Malpractice Attorneys and Lawyers

What kind of cases are medical lawyers normally involved in? Who do they normally represent? I'll be graduating college in about a year and I'm strongly considering law school at the University of Houston. Houston has a huge bio-medical industry, and U of Houston's law school has a highly ranked medical law program. I'd like to know, what would be involved with this focus?

Can lawyers in California use medical marijuana and not have it jeopardize their license? Lawyers, and anyone else who knows the answer, are licenesed attorneys in california allowed to have a medical marijuana card and use medical marijuana without it jeopardizing their license? Are there repercussions with the state bar?

Why do we listen to Democrat lawyers instead of Harvard Medical School-educated surgeons? When it comes to healthcare reform? Democrat lawyers in Congress seem to favor it. Bill Frist, a Princeton and Harvard Medical School (4% acceptance rate) educated Cardiovascular and transplant surgeon who's worked in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years says that it's a bad idea. Shouldn't we listen to the HMS-educated surgeon instead of the Democrat lawyer/community organizer?

Where is a good place to find lawyers who specialize in government medical malpractice suits? Somone close to me was the victim of medical malpractice by a VA doctor. The non-VA doctors who had to 'clean up the mess' as it were suggested she get a lawyer. I don't know where to even begin with this and would appreciate any advice.

Is it usual practise for defence lawyers to get their own independent medical examination? I was involved in an accident 3 years ago and had load of physiotherapy etc for 2 to 3 months, Reports were obviously forwarded to the defence lawyers but they want their own orthopaedic doctor to examine me as well as access to my medical records. I have agreed of course, but is this usual so long after the event?

Why do lawyers take on frivilous medical malpractice cases? Instead of taking on serious cases? Are there reasons why lawyers prefer these frivilous lawsuits? Do the lawyers still get paid whether the case wins or not? Thanks!

Are there as many medical malpractice lawyers in France? as there are here in the US?

Do you know any good lawyers who specialize in medical mapractice? I want the best lawyer, it should be an open and shut case, I almost died because my doctor did not test me for toxcimia, it would would not enrage!!! me so badly had I not continually went to him for a month straght and kept telling him there was something wrong and specifically asked him to test me for toxciemia, went to another doctor finally who hospitalized me the DAY he seen me, and the 1st OBGYN, could have done a simple urine test, and he would have found out what I had!!! I almost died because he let it go, so did the baby!!! I need an attorney!!! I ended up having an anurism, and having to have a blood trasfusin because HE LET IT GO!!! because I didn't have high blood pressure. It should have been easily diagnosed. Also, should I try to obtain my medical records myself or should I wait until I have an attorney to represent me?

Does anyone know any medical negligence lawyers? Brother in law just lost a kidney, after going to and from the doctor for over six yrs. Being told it was everything from gall stones food posioning over and over again. He only has one doctor who kept assuring him he was fine after a numerous amount of tests and a large sum of money. please help. thanks in advance.

hello, I would like to know how much a medical malpractice lawyers makes. Also, what cateory of law is it? Do malpractice lawyers make good money? Are jobs readily available for them? If I were to try and study for this field of law..what category would it fall under ? (business, criminal, corporate..etc law).

Can We Agree That Tort Lawyers Are Too Blame For High Medical Costs? They sue doctors at the drop of a hat! I think most Tort Lawyers are the greediest people on earth, if they didn't exist going to the doctor would be affordable for all of us.

Law Girl: How come lawyers can sue past the medical cost, where is that value derived from? You brag about your law degree. So let's put it to the test. How come Lawyers can sue past what the person is compensated for? What is the value past the medical costs consisting of? Oh that's right, because when you represent the law, you can just bend it to your pockets. Cap Lawyer salarys. Unless you think justice is something to profit off of. RU486: Way to defend your arsenal of Liberal loons. Second, you must be innocent, since you bash Christians. Get Racist. And assume everyone is Anti-American.

Best medical malpractice lawyers (south of Boston ideally).? I need to begin filing a suit again a doctor I had in New York (now I live in mass) Anyone have any recommendations for a good lawyer? I assume they will need to be licensed in both NY/Mass. Thanks.

ya think Obama paid off Lawyers Drug Corps AMA AARP, & Medical Products industry to be good to little people? Yeah, I don't think so. I think he sold us out so he could get backing by industry to allow them to fleece us and our taxes, so Obama can get what he really wants out of all this. A lot of control, which means a lot of power.

How can i get a Medical Lawyer to maybe sue or get Kaiser to pay for a high class doctor? CAN SOMEONE PLEASE REFER ME TO A GOOD MEDICAL LAWYER IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AREA? I HATE KAISER PERMANENTE AND I THINK THAT STUPID HOSPITAL NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN!

Do you think that some lawyers who capitalize on a medical problem are just greedy? For instance, look at all those ads because of the recent Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella incident.

Anyone know of any good lawyers for a medical malpractice involving a baby? I have talked to several but most only want to take the case if she had some mental defect or some handicapp that it caused. I had a C-Section and no one told me there was any problems with my daughter for the entire 5 days i was in the hospital. When i got her home i kept noticing a pus like substance on her baby blanket and my arm sleeves where her head would rest. She was born with alot of hair so i never notice anything. I pulled up the bottom of her hair and there was a burn in the back of her head. It was a burn that actually made a big gash that goes all the way across the bottom of her neck. She also had a light burn all the way around her head like a halo that lined up with the deep gash. The halo didnt scar but the deep gash in the back of her head did, but one lawyer told me it didnt matter because she has long hair and no one sees it any way. Thats not really the point is it?

Should all Law Schools be turned into Medical Schools? How long have politican-lawyers been hurting common? Americans?

Does any other country compare to the USA in how much money lawyers make from medical malpractice lawsuits?

Medical Malpractice lawyers in NJ? Does anyone know of a really good medical malpractice lawyer in NJ preferably in Ocean or Monmouth county? Thanks :-)

Lawyers only. Who has the right to give medical advice? If a Hollywood star gives medical advice despite his lack of a medical degree, could he be sued?

Who is the best medical malpractice lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama? My daughter has just suffered a debilitating stroke while being given an IV at the hospital. They failed to treat her stroke at the hospital for two days probably meaning that the damage is now not reversible. She has a two year old infant daughter to take care but she is paralyzed on the left side of her body. Does any one know who is the best medical malpractice lawyer in the Birmingham, Alabama area? Thank you

Manchanda Law Offices asks if some lawyers specialize in medical issues in Texas?

Rahul Manchanda wants to know if some lawyers specialize in medical issues in Texas?

I want to find a medical malpractice lawyer that i only pay if i win a settlement-where can i find one? I live by Aurora, IL which is a suburb of Chicago, IL Is there a name for these types of lawyers?

Who is the best medical malpractice lawyer in OHIO? We had a medical malpractice lawyer and he screwed up our case and we are looking for a second opinion. We want someone who won't back down from a challenge and will be completely honest with us about our outcome and not cheat us out of justice like our last attorney did. Thank you so much!!

Would a Liberal go to a Lawyer for Medical Advice? I ask this stupid rhetorical question, because I don't get why they want the government to regulate health care. Yes it is regulation since they will dip their hand in insurance, then it spreads like cancer to everything else. I'd rather let the doctors do as they please. The doctors intentions are to help as many sick patients as they can. Remove lawyer law suits and other trash that damages doctors practices. Let the doctors run the medical field. Not the bureaucrats.

Which lawfirms specialize in medical or class-action lawsuit in Singapore? Hi, My wife (mental) health has been altered by the intake of a stop-smoking medication (Zyban) earlier this year. In parallel to the many doctors she's seen so far (GP, psychiatrist, physiotherapist, accupuncturist, hypnotherapist, spiritualist, psychotherapist...) to help her cope and resolve her condition, I would like to get in touch with a reputable medical lawyer in Singapore. Can you please recommend anybody with the appropriate experience? Thanks.

Do lawyers get 1/3 off top ? Do you pay medical bills from your 2/3 share of settlement? In auto insurance claim where the other person was at fault and their insurance is to pay. Or do medical bills get paid for seperatly from the settlement?

Seniors, What year was it that medical professionals and hospitals were allowed to advertise? I don't even remember the decade. I started thinking of back in the time they didn't advertise and neither did lawyers, and medical expenses were affordable for most. Could that be part of the reason for the outrageous charges? Advertising and fancier hospitals to compete with each other instead of the basic tiled and white walls like in the 60's. We are paying for that advertising and competition when we pay for higher insurance or pay our bill. Wasn't their a code of ethics for members of medical associations back then that said there was no advertising?

CORRUPT USA: schools, medical, court (lawyers, judges), cops, corporations, govt? Schools: Make a ton of money from taxes before college, changing area taxes from 300 to 3500. Then if you go to college, it cost a lot more unless you suck more money from taxpayers. Teachers the only ones getting the win win because they get a paycheck every week and the student just gets a piece of paper and might end up working at mcdonalds. Medial: Our doctors don't work as hard as other countries doctors and get paid wayyyy more, they whine it's because of health malpractice insurance, but blame the insurance and not the people you messed up on, I was in a hospital once and saw a nurse doing all the work and all the doctor did was walk in the room, look at a paper, and initial it and leave the room, i'm sure he gets paid way more than the nurse but did way less work. Court (lawyers, judges): I've seen a courtroom where a lawyer couldn't do his job in a proper manner, it's like a homeless person off the street can do this job. The judge will always favor against you. If you are against a cop in a us court, the judge will 100% favor the cop cause it's your word against his and your word don't mean crap against the cops word cause the state gotta make money. Cops: They wait at speed zone signs trying their best to give you a ticket. This weasel activity must be stopped. They really don't care about your well being, they just care about making money on you. I was in a 55mph zone and didn't speed and got pulled over for going 55 in a 35mph zone but the 35mph zone was 1/10th of a mile ahead. Corporations: I've seen math figures that sicken me. Corporate heads getting millions and millions leaving a company that has no money to begin with cause they're business is diminishing. It's like they get as much as they want and it don't matter what's right or wrong in the amount of what they get. Govt: for allowing all these functions before me to continue to be unfair to the middle class person. For overspending our tax dollars on garbage.

How long does it take a lawyer to request medical records in NY? How long does it take "your" lawyer to request your medical records? I already signed a release form when i first hired them? I had surgery not to long ago. I live in the state of NY. Does NY have a certain time on how long it take to request medical records?

What kind of lawyers get paid the most? i know what kind there are but, i don't know how much they get paid and what exactly do they do?! here are all the kinds of lawyers that there are ... Assaults Lawyer, Bankruptcy Lawyer, Compensation Lawyer, Defense Lawyer, Divorce Lawyer, Fraud Lawyer, Insurance Lawyer, Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawyer, Nursing Home Lawyer, Social Security Lawyer, Wrongful Death Lawyer, Tax Lawyer, International Lawyer, Criminal Lawyer, Securities Lawyer, Car Accident Lawyer, Malpractice Lawyer, Software Lawyer.

Are lawyers responsible for inflation, decline in affordable medical care, need for insurance and all other? similar problems over the last fifty years? Is it the greed of people that drives big law firms to continually use tort as the standard method of solving disagreements?

I need a lawyer in germany that deals in Medical Malpractice? I live in schopfheim, Germany and i need a medical malpractice lawyer. help please

Does anyone know a good Medical Malpractice Lawyer in South New Jersey to File a Lawsuit? I need a good Lawyer or Attorney. A plus if they can give me a free consultation for my case. Thank you.

is it legal to release medical records to a lawyer? my son filed for visitation with his son. Her lawyer obtained his past medical records after he denied consent to release that infomration. She made up a subpoena and got the records anyway. Can she do that?

What is the best way to find a really good lawyer that deals with Medical Malpractice ? me and my husband have had a problem with some doctor and believe he has neglected his medical duties when treating my husband. how do we find a real pro lawyer that has already won in similar cases?

Who is the best Medical Malpractice Lawyer in New York? Please give me a referral to a Human Being who will take on a case dealing with a patient older than 80 years.

What has been your experience with Medical Malpractice Lawyers? Just wondering if it's worth me making the leap. I hear there is such a thing as 'good faith', where they make acceptions and only accept money if you win, or they do the case out of good spirit to receive credibility/status. Have you had any luck? What was the experience like? How much did it cost?/ Was there 'good faith'? Did your future health suffer because of it- for example, did hospitals turn you away for treatment because you're a person who speaks out? Where you then able to get the treatment you deserved afterwords from credible hospitals? Thank you sincerely for your efforts to convey your experiences. If you wish to have an idea of what I am going through, you may look here on my reviews of the hospital and clinic I dealt with and posted on Google for all to know. I really think we should utilize this tool better. It's a blessing not to have to endure what someone else had to go through just because they took the care to make sure you could be aware. http://maps.google.com/maps/user?uid=103747709799296893474&hl=en&gl=us Well if they actually taught us useful crap in school (k-12) I suppose so many of us wouldn't have our heads in the clouds with questions about life, then. And.. I'm pretty DAMN sure I have a good case. Untreated intestinal problem that has lead to widespread malnourishment in my muscles/tendons and chronic wide spread pain all over my body due to the obvious inability for my stomach to digest needed nutrients. All for, " Yer fine kid, go home and take some pepcid." Didn't even give me an ultrasound- because WOMEN are dismissed and are not taken seriously especially when they complain about pain, even though our brain makes us more sensitive to pain. More tolerable, but we feel more of it. It's how we're wired! YEUH.. head in the clouds.. Life destroyed by pain, I don't get to look up and see the hope clouds offer. I don't get to live mindlessly and freely like everyone else my age gets to take for granted. THANKS DOC. And you don't have to tell me everything everywhere is corrupt because I found that out a loooooooooong time ago. We are truly a disgusting species. Not one chunk of good in any of us. SSI, VA, Dr.s, lawyers, The World Government, welfare, school systems, corporate offices, pharmaceuticals, psychiatry, endless list- all corrupt. I'm not as innocent/stupid as I look.

what is the best way to find a really good lawyer that deals with Medical Malpractice ? me and my husband have had a problem with some doctor and believe he has neglected his medical duties when treating my husband. how do we find a real pro lawyer that has already won in similar cases?

I'm trying to do a paper on a medical mel-practice case. I keep coming up with lawyers when searching. Help! I tryed to search using medical melpractice cases, medical medpractice court cases, melpractice cases, melpractice court cases. Please give me other avenues. I need to know about the plaintiff, defendant, where it happend, who was involved, the outcome, and how far through the court system it went.

Who are smarter. Medical Doctors, Engineers, Accountants, or Lawyers? Thinking in terms of mental capability, which of them are smartest?

CA work comp question to lawyers... Once a case is settled with future medical...? I thought that once a case is settled that I wouldn't have to put up the insurance company continuing to harrass me. They had all these years to do their discovery and object to my injury and treatment since 1999. Do I have to sign a medical information release now? Do I have to provide a list of the doctors I have see for the last 10 years. They want my personal physicians records totally unrelated to my injury. Please tell me what obligations I have since I will be under treatment for the rest of my life. Does this also mean I will have them harrassing me for the rest of my life as well? Thanks for you time.

Do you think engineers, programmers, medical doctors, scientists,lawyers....get paid too much?

If the high cost of medical care is really due to high lawsuit costs, why aren't politicians addressing this? Nobody seems to ask WHY medical costs are so high, and why insurance costs so much. It looks to me that doctors pay through the nose for their own insurance due to ridiculous payouts on frivolous lawsuits and pass the cost on to us. Why aren't politicians addressing the root cost of high medical costs (that is, lawyers)? How about a system that doesn't allow doctors to be sued at all, but removes the license to practice from doctors who have X number of complaints per X months of duty? Any ideas?

Do doctors, nurses and lawyers read some of the medical and legal questions and give free advice?

if i want to be a medical malpractice lawyer, what should i major in college? also what if i want to be a corporate lawyer?

who is the best lawyer for medical malpractice cases in Tucson Arizona? I need a lawyer for going under for a complete knee replacement with a mild sedative and suffering a lot of pain during surgery and after surgery. Help?

Has anyone used the law firm of Alan W. Clark and Associates as a medical malpractice attorney in NYC? I need a medical malpractice lawyer in Long Island and I was referred to AWCLaw.com. Any feedback will be appreciated.

Are there any high paying jobs that don't require the medical field? or being a layer? it seems that most jobs these days are all medical this, lawyer that. is there anything i can get an education with master's or ph.d that are actually well-payed & something that i can be successful at?

How could if find a lawyer that specializes in medical malpractice, in particular instruments that failed.? If i wanted to find a lawyer in San Diego california to help in a medical malpractice suit how would I do it. The doctor did a routine surgery and the instrument failed and I was in a coma for 3 months, icu 87 days and in the hospital a total of 6 months. The doctor blames a tool for the problems. The surgery was on May 2, 2006, what are my options, who could handle this. I am crippled and in utter pain from this surgery. I was perfect before

Am I entitled to collecting compensation for copies of medical records for a personal injury lawsuit? When a lawyer is requesting medical records for a law suit, am I entitled to receive a reasonable fee for providing copies of such records (I am not in the law suit). They are using it as evidence for support of damage done by another party. Can anyone site an official laws stating compensation is due?

How much a year does a good lawyer who sues for medical mistakes make? I plan on doing that, I think it make the most money other than immigration ( but that's just mean). So how much a year do they make on average. Also if i could sue for something different other then medical mistakes (or immigration).

How much a year does a good lawyer who sews for medical mistakes make? I plan on doing that, I think it make the most money other than immigration ( but that's just mean). So how much a year do they make on average. Also if i could sew for something different other then medical mistakes (or immigration). i meant sue not sew. sorry i typed it without think very much!

How could I find a lawyer that handles military medical appeals? I have a lot of medical problems and they all happened while I was on active duty in the military, and I'am having problems getting the proper rating, because it is hard for me to work. I recently had back surgery and they don't want to compensate me for it along some other conditions.

Anyone know a good medical malpractice lawyer in Norwich, CT? Had an accident at work and the ER did not treat me correctly, so now I am suffering the consequences. Would really appreciate a trust-worthy lawyer to look into my case. Thanks.

Which career is better: Lawyer / Medical Specialist / Journalist? Which career is better: Lawyer / Medical Specialist / Journalist? Please consider the salary, outlook on future, years of schooling, the level of stress, un/employment rates. I need good answers. Thanks! I am interested in all these areas. By the way, the medical areas I'm thinking of are opthalmology or neurology.

What exactly would a lawyer need to posses in order to prove the victim had a medical condition? What exactly would a lawyer need to possess in order to prove, and have the right to show the jury that the victim had a medical condition, like post dramatic stress disorder? And what would a lawyer need to prove that their client had lived on a certain lot longer than another neighbor?

Can anyone recommend a good medical malpractice lawyer in South Jersey?

How do I get my medical information bureau report? What is that? What does it consist of? If a judge or lawyer request your medical files, will it show in my medical file? I have found this web site and this has told me very little information about it. http://www.searchenginez.com/medical_records_usa.html Have anyone gone to this web site before? Can anyone explain this to me. How does this work?

Where can I find success statistics on lawyers? I am located in Michigan and I am in search of a lawyer who specializes in medical malpractice/negligence cases. Please let me know if you know anyone! :) By success, I suppose I mean the number of cases that are settled out of court. Or lawyers who are just good at what they do and are willing to take on larger practices.

Do anyone know any Lawyers that would handle a Medical Malpractice Case that's over it's Statue Of Limitation? I had my son back in 2003 at DeKalb Medical and delivered him through an Emergency C-Section, My son was born Premature and wasn't breathing on his own also he had swallowed alot of my Bowel Movement and had several tubes going inside and out of his body, after the delivery of my son the Nurses told me he might not make it pull through I was really devastated and thought that my precious pride and joy wasn't gone make it. My son spent 2wks inside the Special Intensive Care Unit all I could do is Pray day in and day out for the Lord to pull my son through however my son did survive through it all but what I didn't understand is why the Doctors couldn't tell why this took place? Well for the longest I would have these severe Headaches which cause me to close my eyes and hold my head down until they would ease up or whatnot but me being me I would just eat and maybe take some pain medication for it and lye down but this particular day I just couldn't get rid of this Headache I was having so I set up an appointment to meet with an Physician to figure out what was causing these severe Headaches and while I was there they also did some Tests on me and the Doctor discovered some major problems that was going on in the insides of me, She stated that my Uterus was turned completely around and its connected to my Bowels and I'm thinking that that's what caused my son to have had the problems that he had when I delivered him...Now that my son is 5yrs of age and is blind in the left eye the Case I would've had is over The Statue Of Limitation so I wondered if anyone could have a specific Lawyer that would take this kind of Case because ever other Lawyer that I speak with keeps telling me that its nothing that could be done because of the Statue Of Limitation on this type of Case.

How do I find a lawyer who deals with unpaid medical bills? My wife recieved a court summons for a medical bill debt that should have been covered by the insurance she had before we were married.

What can I do about the medical bills that remain from a car accident? I was in an accident in which I was rear ended. I saw a lawyer and after the case the lawyer promised that my medical bills were taken care of. A few weeks after the settlement I start receiving medical bills from the diagnostic imaging services. I contacted the lawyer and I was told that they mailed the bill collectors a check for less than what is owed and if they were to cash it ( which they did) then they are accepting it as payment for total debt, but they still keep billing me. What can I do? Thank you

Does a medical doctor make more money annually than a DWI lawyer or just any lawyer in general? Does a medical doctor make more money annually than a DWI lawyer or just any lawyer in general?

i need a good medical malpractice lawyer? i had a 1 car auto accident aug. 4 2008 in it i broke both heels and my back in three places and i have 5 hernated disc. the first hospital i went to missed all of them . the broken heels i found out about 8 days later the broken back i didn't find out about until dec 23 please help i live in st. aug. florida.

Finding a Medical Malpractice Lawyer? I'm trying to find a lawyer to represent my dad in a medical malpractice case. Spoken to 3 Boston area attorneys who all say he seems to have a case. The problem is the big firm says it only takes multi million dollar cases, the smaller lawyers don't want to put up the money for expert witnesses. My question is IF he seems to have a case of neglect how can he find an attorney that will take the case and file the claim? Can he do it without a lawyer? Is there a way to reach muliple lawyers with one email blast to see if any takers?

How can lawyers charge what they want, but make laws about medical costs and milk costs?? Lawyers are making laws about how much people can charge for services. They make laws about malpractice and medical insurance, yet it seems they can charge $350.00/ hour without having to be accountable to anyone, and the Bar Association makes it harder to pass in some states to avoid competition. Does this seem ethical? Most representatives that make the laws went to law school and have a law degree. What I meant is that those people with law degrees making the laws are not regulating how lawyers can treat their clients, but are regulating how doctors treat their patients. Someone should be regulating the quality of services that lawyers provide just as a doctor's practice is regulated for the quality of medicine--if a doctor misses something, he can be sued. It should be same with lawyers not doing a good job.

Can a lawyer refuse to return medical files and evidence until postage is paid upfront? My dumb lawyer requested a voluntary dismissal of my deceased mom's med mal case. He screwed it up. At the time, he said he'd immediately return the files-- but he didn't. Now he wants postage ($40) up front before returning them. I have extremely limited time restrictions in Illinois to attempt to find a lawyer to refile this case or it will be forever closed. Can he hold my stuff for ransom until this petty amount is sent.

why my lawyer has to subpoena my medical records? it is a workers comp case? I had an accident at work nd ended up having surgery. I work for 8 more places, and I do not know if I am going to have work back in those places. Should I get another lawyer?

Are trial lawyers herding America into socialized medical...? ...practice? http://www.highbeam.com/Search.aspx?q=medical+doctors+quitting Is America's world class medical industry about to go down the tubes?

Disabilty/Medical Lawyer in california? I have a client who has 2 grown children. These children gave thier dad, as a gift a house, free and clear. Well,... medical found out and said he owes them 150K. Does any one know any good lawyer I can refer him to? I called different lawyers and no one seems to be able to help me. If you dont know a lawyer, can someone let me know what category a laywer like this would be under? Please help

how much does an average medical lawyer make?

Insurance Crisis - Who is at fault? The lawyers, doctors or the insurance industry? Doctors - are they doing enough to reduce medical errors? Lawyers - are frivilous lawsuits the problem? Insurers - are premiums really just reall based on your stock market investments and have nothing to do with doctors or lawyers?

Can an insurance company be sued and forced to pay if your medical bills exceed the policy limits? I hired a lawyer after being injured in a collision. My medical bills exceeded the policy limits but the lawyer I hired said suing them would be a waste of time since they only have to pay the limit. The insurance company cut 2 checks, one for the lawyers fees and one for the remainder. Is this the way i'ts supposed to be? Also, I never saw proof of what the policy limit was, is it too late to ask for it?

Anyone know of a good medical billing lawyer. My Dr. defrauded the ins. Co., and now I have the bill HELP? I have already qustioned the coding. And called everyone. I even contacted the insurance company. They said I need to have the Dr. call them but they are not doing it. And for some goodness know reason Bc/Bs will not call the Dr. I even called to report the problem on their fraud line. No help there either.

what is medical malpractice lawyer? what does a medical lawyer do

I need a medical malpractice lawyer who will work on a contingency basis. I'm seriously considering suing. The lawsuit would be for medical malpractice during a cataract surgery. The surgeon left a piece of cataract in the eye which required another surgery to remove, and the eye has been permanently damaged.

Can i purchase a handgun here in California if i am a certified medical marijuana patient? I already own a shotgun (not permit required) but if i want to go purchase a handgun will i run in to any problems with the local federal and F.B.I background check? I got a medical marijuana license recently and would love to hear from law students or lawyers on what you think and or know. Plus, would i get in any trouble if i owned my shotgun then got a medical marijuana license afterwards? I'm trying to follow the law to avoid any problems or incidents. Thanks everyone....

What Happens to the Medical/Legal Records When a Doctor or Lawyer Quits? When a doctor or lawyer quits his practice for any reason, what happens to all the records that are in the office? Let's say there are no junior partners to take over.

can anyone please tell about the prospects of a medical lawyer/med malpractice lawyer in india? i am specifically interested in the scope of med /med malpractice lawyers in india coz of different laws here.

Can you find medical professionals to view a case without using a lawyer? If so, how do you go about it? We have had previous lawyers handling our case and this is what they keep having problems with. I know attorney's are the best way to go, but I would like to try on my own as well. Please keep this in mind when answering my questions. Serious answers only please.

Can you tell me if this is medical malpractice? I had a c-section on September 26th. Recently I noticed something "plastic" hanging out of the incision area. It has turned black where it is attached to the skin. I have also had a burning sensation in the incision area. I did not notice this before my post-partum check-up but you would think that the doctor would have. I have no idea how to go about suing the doctor. Should I get medical treatment first? Should I contact a lawyer first? How do you find a lawyer that is willing to get paid only if you win the case?

How do you go about getting a living Will and a Medical Surrogate? Do You need to see a lawyer to have a Living Will and A Medical Surragate or can you do this on your own. What are the steps that need to be taken inorder to complete this process?

Can you major in a medical science and still go to law school? I can't decide what to major in. If I should be a doctor or lawyer. I figure if I major in a medical science, will I still be able to attend law school? If I do, how will law schools look at this on an application? Big bucks is nice. Actually I just have an interest in both. I have an interest in dermatology and contractual law.

should annual pay raise include 401k contribution and medical so I only get 25 more per week? I am a legal secretary working for 2 lawyers. They gave me total of 5% increase which includes medical (they pay 100%) and 401k (they will match certain percent) but i am only getting 1300 actual increase which is nothing. My rent is going up 8% over 2 years.

My lawyer is asking me to tell my medical insurrance to pay for medical biolls from an accident, why? I don't understand I think he is lying about the settlement amount. Do I have a right to know the exact settlment amount. What would be the best way to find out the total correct settlement amount. My lawyer asked me to get my insurance to pay for medical that was caused by a car accident he said the car insurrance doesn't want to settle for more so that i can pocket more he said to pay medical bills with my own medical insurrance.

How to find a medical specialist, who will testify? I have irreversible side effects from a drug, which was used for a gynecological problem. I stopped to use this drug since February 2006. Victims are suing this drug manufacturer. No lawyer takes my case until I have a medical experts who confirms, that I was harmed by the drug. The problem is, when I talked with my gynecologist about my permanent side effects, he denied to treat me. I told my family physician about my problems. She said, she did not hear that other patients had any problems. I printed an article about the lawsuit where people sued for the irreversible side effects that I have. When I showed her the article, she said nothing and denied to treat me. Where can I find a doctor who is not afraid to testify in court? I don't know, where I can find the right doctor. Should I look for a family physician, a gynecologist or a pain management clinic? When I look in telephone books, only some pain management clinics say, that they handle personal injury cases or any other lawyer cases. Who has experiences how to find a medical specialist, who will testify?

is there any medical malpractice lawyers available? between 04 and 06 had 4 right knee surgies and i think it was either dr. error or problems with what they put in my knee but i have no way to prove my feelings and noone willing to help me find out what really happened

How to get all my medical records from my workmans comp case? Trying to get medical records for a workmans comp case. Do i ask my lawyer for them or who is the right person?

If medical school doesnt work can i still become a Lawyer? My plan is on becoming a surgeon. So i plan on majoring probably in a science, like biology, and take the premed path. Can i still take lsats for law school just in case i dont make it???

What is the importance of communication to the following: a) lawyer, b)medical practitioners, c)teachers,? d) ministers, and e) social worker. pleace answer.

I need to find a good medical malpractice lawyer in Dallas. Does anyone have a suggestion?

where can I find a lawyer to hire to help my case with my medical discharge? I am being medically discharged from the US Army and I have to go to Fort Houston to fight for more benefits for the injury that I suffered. Where can I find a lawyer that I can hire, a civilian one? Also, one that does not ask for money up front would be wonderful. Thank you.

Need medical lawyer??? My husband just went through a surgery that was supposed to be for Alser (the doctory saw in CAT scan). but nothing was there so they took out some dead tissues, kept him open for few days and said. "Oh we believe it was pancriatitus". and now he has to stay home for another 3 weeks. Does some one know a good medical lawyer that i can use in NJ? i dont think the surgery was necessary and they did it about just 5 hours after he went to emergency dept. as far as the concent for goes, my husband signed it but he was in so much pain and they gave him very strong medication. the doctors didnt let me read or sign any documents even though they consider my income as part of "house hold income" while applying for charity. Doesnt make sence to me.

How can you get a medical facility to release your records? I need medical records released to my lawer, to be used in court. Even my lawyer is having difficulty getting responses from some of the doctors and facilities that have treated me, even though I have signed releases. Does anyone know of anything else I can do to force them to hurry up and release the records? It has been MONTHS! Already signed releases, made phone calls, even showed up in person. They keep putitng me off.

who has the right at medical malpractice when a loved one dies wife child i thought the wife did.? my father died and it seems his children are trying to rail road my mother. we believe he died from a medical wrong doing and seeked a lawyer however his daughter seems to be going behind our baks on her own.

I signed some medical records release forms? I signed medical release forms for a lawyer regarding a car accident. Will they be able to get my psychology notes that I consider very private and have nothing to do with my injuries. They are held at the same clinic and are about 10 years old!

how can you expose crooked judges and lawyers without having to pay. judges who make medical diagnosis.?

Do most pro bono Lawyers do pro bono medical? I had my car totaled and have a neck injury from it that the insurance company won't pay for. I was not at fault the other driver was. I have a lawyer who wants my case, but it sounds too great. I pay nothing everything is pro bono,(33% later) I pay nothing for mri's etc. and he starts treatment on my neck for free with doctors that want nothing up front only settlement money later. His partner is an award winning lawyer and he seems like a good guy. I am torn. Is this usual in these kind of cases? I need to get a lawyer and need to decide if this is what I want pretty soon. Please help

Becoming A Medical Lawyer Questions?? Hi I have applied to Law School in Australia and wanted to know if anyone has any info on Medical Law. I am a registered nurse but am looking for something else plus I have a bag leg so cant nurse anymore. Does anyone know the following: 1. Are there many jobs in this field 2. Do they get much trial work 3. Will I have an advantage as I am an RN 4. What is the pay like. 5. Whats involved in the work Any help would be great Thanks Jess Oops sorry bad leg. typing error

I am awaiting a settlement offer for an auto accident and wonder if I must repay the cost of my medical bills? I am asking on behalf of a friend that lives in California and I don't know the legal requirements and the person's lawyer hasn't made herself clear on how the settlement process works. Is there a rule of thumb, like a personal injury is equal to the amount of medical bills incurred. Is this money taxable?

Question : Does anyone know of a medical malpractice lawyer or law m.d. in Boston...Preferably a female??? Question : Does anyone know of a medical malpractice lawyer or law m.d. in Boston...Preferably a female??? Question Details: I had a baby 9months ago and seriously can't get over the horrible experience. I have never sued or brought legal action against anyone. It would take me alot more than this paragraph to explain the whole situation-but its very complicated with several different issues. Basicly as a result I feel like my life is ruined. I have a beautiful healthy baby but can't move past everything....I know i'm being vague but any referrals or assistance you can give would be great. Also if anyone knows if there are any online groups or boards w/other people seeking action against their Ob or MD i would love to speak to others. Part of the problem is the serious emotional distress that accompanied this whole mess-i'm actually ashamed to say i thought most people claiming this weren't being honest-but now see malpractice in a whole new light. I guess because our society is so "lawsuit" happy I had trouble allowing myself to truly believe that I was not treated correctly. Thanks so much.

so.... should i seek a medical lawyer? an issue with my spinal area. had an issue where a antenna fell on my back. I have medium to severe back pain consistantly. my first two doctos had xrays done that showed back conplications aswell as neck issues. however in the while of treatment from them civillian doctors i had another high ranking military doctor step in and say im malingering and told me as well as my chain of command told me that if i see the doctor that diagnosed me with these neck and spinal issues then they would recommend me for Uniform Code of Military Justice Jail time And/or departure from my service to the United States and the U.S. Army. Now im left with feeling that if i go to the doctor again over my issues im subject to punitive actions and im left with a spine and neck issue thats unresolved. please help if possible. in information would be great!

My cousin, Kevin, has a medical malpractice lawsuit filed. His problem is that he is trying to find a lawyer.? He tried two *contingency fee lawyers and all that the first one did was order his medical records, but that lawyer made him wait for 8 months before the lawyer said that he was going to have a doctor evaluate them. Afterward, that lawyer simply told him that he couldn't find a doctor to evaluate the records. The second lawyer filed the lawsuit for him, but that lawyer also said that he planned to have a doctor look at Kevin's medical records. That lawyer never did and later withdrew as his lawyer. Its a shame that Kevin had to get two lawyers that weren't serious about wanting to help him. They both cited his especially young age of 23 as being the reason that they chose to not really help him very much. Is there any advice that you can give Kevin, short or paying for an out of pocket fee lawyer? Kevin is now paralyzed from the rib cage downward and he had a stroke. *-Both of the lawyers that he tried to work with would have only made a profit if the case were won. We submitted a petition to the court over a month ago for the court to appoint a pro bono attorney. The petition was denied, even though the Court Administrator was the one who suggested that I submit it. The local Bar Association and every service that offers local legal aid charges $100 per hour or more. I'm sorry, but I really dislike to see my brother being confined to home hospital bed, while he's still in his 20's and without a competent publicly funded lawyer able to help him. Whenever someone murders another person, they are allowed to have the court appoint them with a lawyer if they can not afford one. What kind of justice system turns its back on medical negligence victims, while even murderers get a fair chance to have a publicly funded lawyer convince a jury that they should be found innocent? What kind of backwards world do we live in here? We're going to probably be forced to submit a form formally withdrawing the lawsuit, for lack of a lawyer.

Which career is better: Lawyer / Medical Specialist / Journalist? Please consider the salary, outlook on future, years of schooling, the level of stress, un/employment rates. Thanks! I am interested in all these areas. By the way, the medical areas I'm thinking of are opthalmology or neurology.

can anyone tell me what these lawyers do? Assaults Lawyer, Bankruptcy Lawyer, Compensation Lawyer, Defense Lawyer, Divorce Lawyer, Fraud Lawyer, Insurance Lawyer, Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawyer, Nursing Home Lawyer, Social Security Lawyer, Wrongful Death Lawyer, Tax Lawyer, International Lawyer, Criminal Lawyer, Securities Lawyer, Car Accident Lawyer, Malpractice Lawyer, Software Lawyer.

What Law schools are good to attend, to become a Drug Lawyer Defendant? (Weed Lawyers etc.)? Im currently second semester student at CSULB and i am currently undeclared as major, and want to know what Law schools have a good liberal department in drug cases (medical marijuana lawyers and such) so i can check out what BA degrees those schools accept so i know what to major in and what classes to take. PLEASE HELP. i do want to be a defendant. i do not wish to ruin a life that belongs to someone who is not evil. i meant defend the defendants.... you knew that.

Can you get a job in Medical/Law-Enforcement/Engineer the 48States w/a criminal Misdemeanor Rec.? I would like to ask the board this question for a close family member of mine to see where he stands in reality. It was a Charge of Theft as a Misdemeanor. I know that for Medical/Law-Enforcement requires a state license & the obvious background check. #1) My Question is can a criminal record be expunge after success of probation? #2) Is there anyone out there w/criminal records working as: a Peace Officer, Lawyer, Medical Assistant, or Engineer? Please if you know anyone or have experience this matter please shime in? Thanks in Advance Thanks for the response, with all respect. Thats True indeed Apply & find out. What the facts are as mentioned: the two jobs are a "state job" Anyone else has a definite answer pertaining to the question ask?

lawyer for denied Medical Bills from my Insurance comp.? I am Medicaly Insured but the insurance Co. dnied the Medical Bills for too many Reasons -how can I solve that Problem with or without layer-if Ichose lawyer where can I found them?Thanks

Best medical malpractice lawyer in North Carolina?

I need a medical malpractice lawyer who will listen in the state of Arkansas!? So much happened to me that i will try and just give the facts.last august i went into the hospitol for a simple hernia removel. the doctor said something went wrong and the bowels were nicked.two years before that i had gastric gastric bypass and she said it was done wrong and redid it.i became very sick and had to have four major surgeries back to back another doctor came to my bedside and said his wife a wound care person was fired because of me and his exact words were(that is bullshit) he then said if i stay with my doctor i have now i will die.he scared the crap out of me.he said to let him take over my care and he would fly me to another hospitol. i was so scared cause i was all alone in the room with him and just didnt know what to think.i was then put into a coma for pain management and then my husband said they called him twice to gather my kids i was going to die.i then had a staph infection and i just cant stop thinking of it.

Lawyer considering medical school? I was a liberal arts major with poor grades. I did well on my LSAT and graduated from a good law school at the top of my class. If I take the necessary science courses (and do well), is it realistic for me to be able to get accepted to a decent medical school?

who is the toughest medical malpractice lawyer in sc? because of the hospital and doctor that delivered my baby, he may have brain damage and his hospital bill is well up into the several thousands range. insurance will cover him for a year, but after that we are on our own. If you know of any good lawyers for medical malpractice in the southeast, it would really help. thanks.

My son is a medical doctor, lawyer and MBA. He loves writing. What is the best career path with all these?

Does anyone know of a medical malpractice lawyer or law m.d. in Boston...Preferably a female??? I had a baby 9months ago and seriously can't get over the horrible experience. I have never sued or brought legal action against anyone. It would take me alot more than this paragraph to explain the whole situation-but its very complicated with several different issues. Basicly as a result I feel like my life is ruined. I have a beautiful healthy baby but can't move past everything....I know i'm being vague but any referrals or assistance you can give would be great. Also if anyone knows if there are any online groups or boards w/other people seeking action against their Ob or MD i would love to speak to others. Part of the problem is the serious emotional distress that accompanied this whole mess-i'm actually ashamed to say i thought most people claiming this weren't being honest-but now see malpractice in a whole new light. I guess because our society is so "lawsuit" happy I had trouble allowing myself to truly believe that I was not treated correctly. Thanks so much.

Medical careers? if interested, listen up ok? Don't second guess this field, it is exploding with no end in sight. Anyone in the medical field will have employment forever !!!!!! You don't have to be a doctor or a lawyer, etc.......get into medical behind the scenes. Doctors are useless without help. x-ray tech, medical writers,nurses,clinical care coordinators,respiratory techs, long term care help, etc........ this field is just unreal, trust me.

Had car wreck and went to lawyer for medical claims. Is he charging me correctly? He wants 25% of everything I recover. Part of my recovery will be for medical claims my health insurance company is paying until I settle, then they want their money back. That is money I will not receive, yet I have to pay attorney 25% of that? I may end up having to get a loan to pay attorney fees and get nothing or little for my expenses and suffering. Can someone explain how this works?

name of good lawyer for medical negligence claim,scotland preferred?

I need a lawyer to sue this Dr. here in Fremont,who gave me a Medical and Physical Exam w/o wearing gloves? i don't know what kind of lawyer to get to sue this Dr. who gave me Medical and Physical exam,he never wear any gloves while doing this exam on me,i might get infected by his malpractice and other patients too.Pls Suggest what kind of lawyer to get.Email me at "gbf2872@yahoo.com" for your help

have an old medical case in calif. workmans comp kept medical for life. had three surguries lawyer is suspened i live in vegas tryed workmans comp board in calif. now im in delema with problems arriving to wrist. cant go to calif. but may need medical soon . possible buy out of insurance. lawyer never contacted me. workmans comp board told me. need lawyer in vegas that will take on very old calif. case or calif, lawyer who will take on caswe. past due med. bill. on credit etc.

Will I have to pay back medical card? I had back surgery a year ago and at the time I had a KY medicaid card. They paid for the surgery because workman's comp refused too. I no longer have the medical card becuase my income went up so i lost it. About a week ago i found out that i won my workman's comp case. The judge awarded compensation and medical, but my lawyer says that if i give up my medical he can get me enough money to pay off everything that i own except my house and still have quite a bit left over. my question is if I do this will medical card come back and want me to pay them back for the surgery? What are the chances of that happening?

Doctors and Lawyers? Is there anyone that loves school so much that they became a medical doctor and a lawyer? Doctors and Lawyers are considered professionals, but what other jobs are considered professional.

is there anyone who knows about lawyers acting illegally or if they are? I am looking into finding a lawyer for Legal Negligence, i have been fighting work cover since I was injured in 1992, I had a court case in 1996 in Mildura, my lawyers are no win no pay, but my court case in 1996 had no outcome, but my lawyers got paid, I got nothing, there was another court hearing in Melbourne a few weeks later that i was not told about, I didn’t even know it went on, we found out lately by going through our case files kept at my lawyers office, and correspondence of fees for first case. I don’t even know what the second hearing in Melbourne was about, my lawyer told me we had no medical evidence to precede at that time. i have been told no win no pay means that, so why did they get paid by work cover Victoria, they don’t hand over money for nothing. I think that something is up, recently my father inquired about my case to the boss of the firm when he was seeing him about his case and the boss didn’t know i had not got a payout, he assumed i did, dad asked if we could open the case again, the lawyer replied it was never closed. now another lawyer took on the case as original lawyer has left, he has stuffed up my case by preparing a brief that’s not incorporated all my injuries, we found out a few months ago as we meet my barrister for the first time just before the court was about to start, he stated i didn’t have a good case bla bla bla, i stopped him and said this is not the right injury what about my original injury, infection of the hand which then led to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis after, he had no idea what I was talking about, so I explained, he was not happy at all, as I was not either as in a short time he had to go too court, so he said he will get a postponement and get a meeting with a judge, he did in Melbourne, judge ruled for me to see a medical panel, as I did two days ago, I found out no skin specialists, I went through my medical documents to see what some new medical reports that were done had said and I found out my skin specialist had said I have some psoriasis on my back, thin plagues under control, not true approximately 50% of my body is covered in it and it is severe, I have been in hospital with it sent by that doctor. Now I think that not all my symptoms have been presented to the judge as my barrister would be going on my medical reports as I have only talked to him for about 10 minutes that day and that’s it. I have sacked the lawyer from my case he did not even come to court on the day. The boss of the firm is going to take his place. Im getting shafted and I do not think that I am getting a fair case due to lawyers lack of duty of care to my case, yes its been going on since 1992 when I was injured and I have not worked since and have had no compensation, I truly believe that something illegal has been going on between lawyers on both sides as there is no files relating to the case in 1996 at Mildura at my lawyers, only the bill we grabbed, and work cover victoria don’t have any records either, we have asked, no one knows the outcome as no papers to say what happened are to be found.

Medical malpractice? Deal with Doctor or consult a lawyer? My friend went in for 1/2 hour outpatient procedure. When she woke up it was over 24 hours later with major surgery. spent many days in icu and missed a lot of work. The doctor made a mistake somewhere along the line. She does not want to put the doctor through the ringer, she understands it was a mistake. She does want her medical bills taken care of and I told her to get a little more to help with a mortgage, couple hundred thousand, not millions. So the question is would it be better to deal with the (doctor, hospital) or talk to a lawyer who will want to get a settlement for millions so he can make a lot of money and drive up insurance costs?

My 85 yr old mother wants to sue Walmart for her medical. Who can she contact if no lawyer will help her? A display item fell on her head and caused her several thousands of dollars in medical bills. Walmart offered her $1500.00 she wants her bills paid. No lawyer will touch the case because they say Walmart is too rich to lose. She needs advise. Please help. She has immediate on the scene pictures and a witness. The statute of limitations runs out in March.

Medical malpractice statue of limitations...? I have a medical malpractice case but no lawyers want to look into it because the statue of limitations. I know I have a case, because many lawyers said they would have researched it if it was earlier but because i am 2 weeks away from the statue in DC they dont want to. I can not make myself believe there is no one that will help me or is willing to work with me. I know there are ways around it because in dc there is something that the statue may begin when there is knowledge of an error. I have also had 4 surgeries with the same doc for the same procedure so couldnt the lawyer begin the statue from one of the other surgeries and not the first one?? I can not make myself believe that there is nothing that can be done and i ahve to live the rest of my life in pain and the doctor doesnt have to lose 1 night of sleep over it...any advice??anybody? I didnt know that i really had a case or really knew of any statues...The kind of surgery i had requires 2 surgeries, 1 to place the device in your foot and one to take it out, in between i had 1 surgery a month after the first one to fix a screw that was incorrectly placed...I was hoping maybe the statue could begin from the 2nd surgery or even the 3rd?