I'm writing this for my daughter. She had back surgery that was a very bad surgery. She has had to have another surgery by another doctor to try to correct the problem that the frist doctor caused but was not able to correct all of them. The second surgery was only a few months apart. She 35 years old with tree little kids and now she permently disable and will be in constant pain for the rest of her life. I could go into detail what he did to her but I feelshe could tell you best. She needs help. her name : Shana Rice ;You can contact her at following information.
I am willing to go to a different city if a lawyer is able to help me
I am sorry to hear about your daughter's situation. Your daughter should consult with a medical malpractice attorney immediately to evaluate her claims. I changed the practice area in which you posted your question accordingly. Good Luck.
Sure you can, you just need to make sure the doctor has the assets to cover any settlement or verdict. Remember that just because a surgery does not turn out as expected id not proof that the doctor committed malpractice. No doctor will guaranty their surgery is going to be successful. However, if your daughter’s second doctor feels that something was done wrong during the first surgery, then your daughter needs copies of all her medical records from this first doctor. Also, she should speak with a local malpractice attorney, or find one here at www.attorneyqna.com
Good luck.
If the doctor has no insurance, it will be hard to ever recover any money from him or her. Many assets of a private citizen (like a doctor) are protected from a lawsuit judgment. As these cases cost an attorney tens of thousands of dollars to litigate successfully, it is hard to justify accepting a case when you know that a monetary recovery will be almost impossible to achieve even if you are victorious.
However, whether this doctor really truly is uninsured is a question that should be investigated. Personally, I've never heard of a surgeon without coverage. It's too risky for the surgeon to do that but, more importantly, hospitals (where the surgery is done) absolutely demand all physicians to have coverage or they get no privileges to operate.
I agree with my colleagues. You may want to consult with a local medical malpractice attorney to understand your options and hire representation to protect your rights and best interests. I hope you found my response helpful.
Lars A. LundeenPersonal Injury LawyerRutland, VT ·
Yes you can sue a doctor with no insurance. Doctors in Florida who practice with no coverage often have taken steps to isolate their assets from potential judgments. Your attorney will not only need to assess the malpractice of this doctor, but also assess the likelihood of making a possible recovery with no insurance in place.
You should obtain needed medical care and treatment immediately and follow the doctor's advice. Do not give any statement to the adverse party or insurance company nor grant them access to any medical records. Photograph the injuries and the damage done to any property. Contact a personal injury attorney in your area as soon as possible so that you can protect your rights. You may also find it helpful to review the Legal Guides I have published on .com dealing with many of the issues you are now facing. You can access my Legal Guides through my profile page.
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