Medical Malpractice Claim Options

Summary

In Nevada, your friend may have a medical malpractice case due to negligence in hospital care, particularly for bed sores. Claims must be filed within three years of the injury or one year from discovery. Non-economic damages are capped at $350,000. Consulting a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice is advisable to explore legal options and potential compensation.

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Tasha
Great to meet you, Tasha! Could you share a bit more about the legal issue you're facing? This will help me provide the most relevant information for your situation.
My friend went to a hospital in las vegas nevada in june of * for congestied heart failure and he ended up going into a coma for * and a half months.Nobody at the hospital ever moved his position that whole time and he developed a bed sore that covered *% of his butt checks and was about * inches deep his meat and tissue was highly exposed and the skin was gone.can he sue the hospital or the hospital staff privately and if yes for what
Hey Tasha! It sounds like your friend might have a potential medical malpractice case. In Nevada, he might be able to sue for negligence due to improper care and failure to prevent bed sores.
- Negligence: Failure to provide standard medical care and monitoring.
- Damages: Compensation for physical harm, pain, and suffering.
Has your friend consulted with a lawyer on this matter yet?
No
Hey Tasha! Your friend might have a strong case for medical malpractice due to negligence. It could be beneficial for him to consult a lawyer who specializes in medical malpractice cases to explore this further. Would your friend like assistance connecting to local lawyers who can help with his case?
How long does he have to file a claim before its to late and is therea cap on how much he can get
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In Nevada, medical malpractice claims must be filed within three years from the date of injury or one year from when the injury was or should have been discovered, whichever occurs first. For damages, Nevada has a cap of $*,* on non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, in medical malpractice cases. Would your friend like assistance connecting to local lawyers who can better assist with his case?
Yes
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Given the severity of the situation and the potential for a medical malpractice claim, this appears to be a high-value case. Since your friend would like assistance connecting with local lawyers, let me gather some necessary information.
Could you please provide your friend's phone number?