Understanding Psychotropic Medication and Informed Consent: Families DO Have a Say!

FAQ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury - August 31, 2015

Question: My father has been receiving antidepressant medicine without my knowledge. I told them to stop it immediately because he’s been in such a fog, and the nurse said she would have to check with his physician. I’m my father’s power of attorney. Don’t I have a say in this? Answer: If your father is…

I was Misdiagnosed Due to My Injury Being a Comp Case

FAQ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I was injured on the job 4/13/01 lifting equipment. I was sent to a surgeon because of a bulge and groin pain. The Doctor saw that it was a WC case and told me that “complicated matters” He did no physical exam and ordered a cat scan of the abdominal area. He put…

Workers comp wrong diagnosis: what now?

FAQ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - August 26, 2015

  Question: I’m a construction worker (Local #1 Ironworker). On June 18th, 2002, I was climbing a ladder extending from the second floor of the condominium we were building to the third floor. This particular day someone from one of the other trades cut the wires we used to keep the ladder from falling backwards…