Medical Malpractice Legalities Explored

Summary

The user is involved in a medical malpractice case in Spokane, WA. The user alleges that a doctor caused harm by not performing the promised surgery, resulting in broken screws. The users attorney included them in a class action lawsuit against the doctor and the hospital without clear consent. The user expressed concerns about the attorneys handling of the case and the inability to opt out of the class action lawsuit. The user also mentioned a federal investigation into the doctors practices. The user is considering filing a complaint against the attorney with the Washington State Bar Association.

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Yes, our service is completely free. We provide general legal information. Can you please describe your legal issue?
Would like to know what to do if the feds got a hold of me to tell me that a Dr hurt me
What exactly did the doctor do that caused harm to you?
Did not put bone fusions in in and put a cage in my neck when he told me he was putting in * flex plates and * screws and * of the * screws broke
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding medical malpractice laws in your area.
Spokane WA
What evidence do you have to support your claim? In Washington, medical malpractice claims must be filed within 3 years of the injury or 1 year of discovery.
Why can you get me a attorney
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, but as FreeLawChat, we don't provide attorneys. We offer free legal information to help you understand your situation better.
Be cause I was supposed to have one and he is saying that he is no longer helping me because I pissed him off so can he just leave me
What was the reason given by your attorney for leaving your case? In general, attorneys can withdraw from a case but they must follow certain rules and procedures.
Because I thought that he was using my name having a surgery at a hospital that I never had it at
Did your attorney provide a formal notice of withdrawal from your case? In Washington, attorneys are required to provide a formal notice before withdrawing from a case.
What's that a bunch of paper work that says that he is no longer helping me
Yes, a formal notice of withdrawal is a document that your attorney should provide you, stating that they are no longer representing you in your case.
Well what can I do because he told me that he would Handel my case after his case was certified is that legal now he has fired me after he put me in his class action lawsuit is that legal
Did your attorney provide you with a reason for including you in his class action lawsuit?

In Washington, attorneys must obtain client's consent before including them in a class action lawsuit.
He said that I fit in but he also told me that the class was not mandatory and that it would not change a thing with his representing me but he won't let me drop out of his class action
Did you give your consent to be included in the class action lawsuit? In Washington, it's required for attorneys to obtain client's consent before including them in a class action.
No I was told I can look in to it and if I didn't fit in I could drop out and I looked in to it and I don't fit in still hurt
Did you communicate your decision to drop out from the class action lawsuit to your attorney in writing?
In text message over and over
Did your attorney respond to your text messages about wanting to drop out of the class action lawsuit?
Ya he said to stay in it and that I need it
What is the reason your attorney gave for insisting you stay in the class action lawsuit?

In Washington, you have the right to withdraw from a class action if you've not given consent.
Because that is how I will get payed for the medical malpractice
What evidence do you have to support your claim of medical malpractice? In Washington, evidence can include medical records, expert testimonies, and proof of damages.
Well the feds told me that the Dr hurt me and medical records
Do you have any expert testimonies or other forms of proof to support your claim? In Washington, these can be crucial for a medical malpractice case.
The attorney got a file from the feds that investigated and they met me in his office
What was the outcome of the meeting with the feds in your attorney's office?
Well they just asked me what I thought of the Dr and they probably assumed that the attorney was taking care of me
Did the attorney share the details of the federal investigation with you?
They said that the investigation was not finished for the hospital and Dr that I had my surgery at but the feds must of investigated enough to know that I was hurt because they got a hold of me and then met me in the attorney office after I talked to them on the phone so who knows if they where even real that could of been fake who knows
Did you receive any official documentation or contact information from the federal investigators?
Ya they gavee there names and that was it
Did you verify the identities of the federal investigators? It's important to ensure you're dealing with legitimate officials.
Well no I just figured that the attorney was being legal and helping me but now I fill like he has screwed me over
What actions have you taken since you started feeling that your attorney might not be acting in your best interest?
Not nothing I was wating to see what happened with the whole thing
What is the current status of your medical condition and have you sought a second opinion from another doctor?
I have * broken screws and I was waiting for the Dr to help fix itbut they where messing me around at the dr office because they where not telling me that the dr was introuble for hurting people and he was not going to do it so i never got to have a second surgery i never new that i had * broken screws the dr lued to me and mad me believe that i had only two screws broke like it was normal it was not in tell the attorney told me that i was hurt with * broken screws that i new i was hurt
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you reported this to the medical board or any other regulatory authority?
No I have schizophrenia and I am scared to do any thing I don't want to lose everything
I understand your fear, ****. Have you considered seeking help from a mental health advocate or a trusted person in your life to assist you with this process?
I see a mental health Dr regularly and I have her as a witness I am not able to know wright from wrong so I am treated and have wife and kid so it is treated so
What steps have you taken to ensure your mental health doctor's support in your legal case?
I will have her come in to court
What is the name and location of the court where your case will be heard?
Spokane WA
The Spokane County Superior Court is located at * W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA *. You can contact them at (*) *-*.
Yep
What's your next step in this legal process?
Go to the court house and do what please tell me
What is the nature of your upcoming court appearance? Is it a hearing, a trial, or something else? In general, you should bring all relevant documents, arrive early, and dress appropriately.
I don't know where the thing stands the attorney has keep me in the dark
Have you tried reaching out to your attorney for an update on the status of your case?
Ya he said call the court house my self and look it up but the class action that I don't want to be in he gave me a web page to follow
What is the name of the class action lawsuit your attorney included you in?
Is that on the front page of the class action paper work because he only gave me one class action lawsuits package
The name of the class action lawsuit should be on the first page of the paperwork. Can you check and let me know?
Hold one sec
Sure, take your time. I'll be here when you're ready.
Ya it against multi care and deaconess and the Dr
What is the name of the doctor involved in your case?
Jason dryer
What actions has Dr. Jason Dryer taken in response to your allegations?
He should of been red flaged in the first place
What actions have been taken against Dr. Jason Dryer so far, if any?
He has been charged for hurting people
What are the charges against Dr. Jason Dryer and what is the current status of those charges?
I don't know what the state is at time but it was for I can not remember what the two charges were but it was on the news from woodruff
What is the name of the news outlet that reported on Dr. Jason Dryer's charges?
It was on * * or * and on the inter net
What is the current status of your health and have you sought medical attention for the broken screws?
I am trying to get in but I can't go here in Spokane they are saying to go to Seattle when I think they should let me get it fixed where I fell safe with my disability
What is the reason they are asking you to go to Seattle for your treatment?
Well they won't see me in less it a life or death and I don't want to go to multi care they all where involved at the Dr medical office so I'm scared to death they might kill me there but I want and need to get it fixed can't they give me some special thing cence I am scared to get it done where the attorney want
What steps have you taken to express your concerns about your safety and your preference for treatment location to your healthcare provider?
Well they said that they could get me gas money to get to Seattle
What is the name of the healthcare provider who suggested you to go to Seattle for treatment?
The attorney said that he would pay if I went to Seattle and he has lied to me I have it on paperwork that he is lieing
What is the name of the attorney who promised to pay for your travel to Seattle?
So do I need to go to the court house and tell some one or do I what do I do
What is the name of the court case you are involved in? This will help you to inquire about your case at the courthouse.
Superior courts
What is the case number for your case in the Superior Courts?
Why do you want that now
Knowing your case number can help in tracking the status of your case and in any communication with the court.
Constance R white county clerk no;* is that what you are talking about
Yes, that's correct. The case number helps in tracking the status of your case. You can use this number to inquire about your case at the Spokane County Superior Court.
Ok I'm stuped with the phone can I go some where and have some one help me
Sure, you can visit the Spokane County Superior Court at * W Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA *. They can assist you in person.
So do I go in to a court room and talk to a judge
No, you don't directly talk to a judge. You should go to the court clerk's office for assistance. They can guide you on how to proceed with your case.
So just go to the Clark's I was going to go to the prosecutor office and see if what he is doing is legal beings that he is holding me in a class action lawsuits that I have told him to drop me from
What is the name of your attorney who included you in the class action lawsuit without your consent?

In Washington, it's required for attorneys to obtain client's consent before including them in a class action. If you didn't give consent, you may have grounds to file a complaint against your attorney.
Gilbert but I did sign a agreement with him but under false he is a lier and I can't drop out or I would not be in the class action lawsuits any more and it would not be bugging me at all but I guess I get what I get
Did you sign the agreement under duress or misinformation? In Washington, contracts signed under duress or false pretenses can be voided.
Ya he made it sound like if I did not sign the contract then he would not help me out at all
Did you express your concerns about the contract to your attorney before signing it?
I never read it tell I got home and then I call him and that is when he told me that the class is not mandatory and sent me paperwork saying that the class is not mandatory and he would represent me in the class or out it would not change a thing in his help for me
What is the name of the class action lawsuit you are included in? In Washington, you have the right to opt out of a class action lawsuit if you didn't give informed consent.
Thanks for the heads up do you think I have been treated fair
Based on your description, it seems there might be some issues with how your attorney has handled your case. Have you considered filing a complaint with the Washington State Bar Association?
That is what everyone keeps telling me but I don't want to get anyone in trouble but it seems like he is using me for his personal gain to
What makes you think that your attorney is using you for his personal gain?
The Dr has used me for his personal gain and I think in my opinion that the attorney is doing the same thing to me but I will never know because of my disability that is messed up for me it's been a long life with the disability but I fell like I just keep making money for everyone else and I get nothing again thanks for your help
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you considered filing a complaint against your attorney with the Washington State Bar Association?
I think that is a good idea but it's hard
Ya I need to go to the bar and see if they can help because I have asked lot of attorney and they don't help
Does the state bar associate help with getting a nether attorney
Thanks