He began to exhibit strange behaviors that quickly advanced to seizure like shaking of his entire body then going completely limp and being non responsive. I took him to 1 hospital that said he was low on magnesium and sent him home. Took him to another and they did lots of tests and said it was... View More 
answered on Aug 31, 2023
First and foremost, it is essential for you to understand the anticipated effects and the potential side effects of your husband's medication. Psychotropic drugs, generally, have a host of very unpleasant, known side effects and many are prescribed as maintenance medication. Whether your... View More
I'm in public health and specifically deal with public health information (PHI) of clients while working remotely in Brazil. However, I was told by my employer that i cannot be overseas while working with this company because i deal with public health information. I'm kindly asking, if... View More
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answered on Jul 25, 2023
As you know, penalties for healthcare data breaches are very high and your employer is required to protect PHI.
When you work abroad, your employer cannot control security of your internet, your IP, your router, how the internet traffic travels and through which channels, etc. Since your... View More
I'm in public health and specifically deal with public health information (PHI) of clients while working remotely in Brazil. However, I was told by my employer that i cannot be overseas while working with this company because i deal with public health information. I'm kindly asking, if... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
As a Californian attorney, I can provide general guidance, but the specific legal implications may vary depending on the laws and regulations of your employer's location and the nature of the public health information (PHI) you handle.
In the United States, working with PHI is subject... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2022
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. It could depend on their previous notices and payment terms. Some questions here go unanswered - You could repost under "Collections Law." A local attorney who handles medical billing recovery should be... View More
approved year 2020, according to SSA they will begin to pay my benefits if my alien status changes or if i leave the US. i need a legal advice on these. thank you
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
For your situation, it is crucial that you consult with a qualified immigration attorney who can assess the specifics of your case and provide personalized recommendations.
That said, here is some general information that may be helpful:
1. Overstaying your H1B visa can have serious... View More
There were too many mis-steps, mistakes, and missed communications. Trust has been broken. Not reading the patient's chart and learning some history, along with myself and my wife NOT being in the room to stop two different 'therapies' that could have led to life threatening if not... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2024
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for your family's ordeal here. An attorney would need more information, but as a general note, the standard for legal action is generally based on ACTUAL damages suffered by a patient - not a... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2022
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could depend on your work situation, disability situation, financial eligibility for programs, and other possible factors. Employment law and disability law attorneys might have better insight into this - you... View More
My brother is hospitalized after having a stroke, he not able to communicate well but for hospital aid and benefits we need to access thinks like bank statements and pay stubs. They haven’t been given to us at the bank or his job. Is there some legal paper we can get to be able to access that on... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2022
If he hasn't appointed anyone to hold his power of attorney for health care, you'll need to make an appointment with a lawyer to file papers in court to create a guardianship for a disabled adult. From what you describe, this should be done as quickly as possible.
My mother recently passed away from covid. She works at a church that refuses to acknowledge covid and follow regulations. This church is a known hotspot for covid and they still refyse to follow any kind of safety rules. We know my mother caught the virus there and covid is listed on the death... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2021
Unfortunately, none. If your mother was truly an employee of the Church, then her/your sole remedy is through Workers' Compensation, provided that the church carries Workers' Compensation insurance. If she was an employee but the Church had no WC insurance, you may be able to sue,... View More
I believe fraud is Occurring
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answered on Dec 8, 2021
There isn't a real good way for you to get a look at it, because neither the principal nor the agent are obligated to share it with you. But if you have good grounds to suspect that elder abuse (financial or emotional or other) is taking place, then report it to your local Adult Protective... View More
I had a procedure done at the dentist. I asked several times what the full amount of costs would be ($900 all in!). They wanted my health insurance ID. I asked why, they said it's for the pathologist but it will be covered by insurance: no problems there. I confirmed this twice since I have an... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2021
An Illinois attorney would need to advise, since insurance practices are governed by state law. But your post remains open for three weeks. One option, before seeking meaningful input from a local attorney in the Chicago area could be to explore what the carrier could do. With surprise invoices,... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2020
Your child support is determined by the last court order. It doesn't change just because a parent moves from one state to another.
We ate more than half the food in the bag. When I pulled out another burger to eat I noticed that there was a full blown glove wrapped with the burger.
answered on May 19, 2020
I understand how gross this must make you feel.
Can you sue? You can sue anyone for anything, but that doesn't mean you can win. I imagine you'll have a hard time finding a lawyer to bring a claim for this unless you can prove you were injured. Injury might be a long term... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
Certainly. But if she has a family member, there should be a contract written that the family member will be paid out of the estate at the rate of x per hour and will be reimbursed for her services upon death.
That is unless she can be paid now or they forego any payment.
Dr told my father he should be dead by now and he can't treat him. And threatened him. Can he take him to court even though it happened years ago?
answered on Mar 17, 2020
I'm sorry for your father's ordeal. An Illinois attorney would need to answer this question, as it goes to the element of timeliness under the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit, which is a state-specific element of procedural law. But your post remains open for three weeks. Four... View More
I have only worked at this company 1 year, and really don't work to share my medical history with company.
answered on Mar 5, 2020
Your employer or its insurance carrier may investigate any past medical records for the condition you claim is work related, but does not have an unfettered right to any and all medical records. Any medical authorization form you sign should be limited to the condition you claim is work related.
answered on Feb 17, 2020
Generally speaking, TOD means "Transfer on Death," and STA means "Securities Transfer Association." Your question remains open for four weeks; for a meaningful explanation of these terms, you should consider consulting with an attorney knowledgeable in probate/estate law, more... View More
I had to get a 2nd extraction and disposable stiches. I asked for a refund and for additional expenses to be paid and they have not paid.
answered on Oct 29, 2019
An Illinois attorney could answer you best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One possibility, depending on the amount of the expenses, might be small claims. Good luck
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I also need assistance with durable power of attorney
answered on Mar 8, 2019
These are legal documents that need to be properly drafted.
You probably need a will and powers of attorney for health care and property.
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