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Q: Can imaging reports be withheld between California centers with patient release?
In California, can diagnostic imaging and imaging reports be legally withheld between medical centers, even with a signed medical records release from the patient? What are the legal implications or regulations governing the transfer or withholding of such medical records?
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 1, 2026
answered on Aug 1, 2026
They generally cannot be withheld under the circumstances you describe. You could check if the release is HIPAA compliant (or whether they need a HIPAA-compliant release from you). You could check if there are any fees. If they have a nominal fee for a CD and shipping, ask them if that is causing a... View More 
Q: Can my husband withhold assets in a divorce in Connecticut?
I live in Connecticut and am considering a divorce. The house we live in is solely in my husband's name, and he pays the mortgage while I cover all other household expenses. If we were to sell the house, would I be entitled to half of the profit? Also, can my husband legally try to withhold... View More
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Renee C Bauer
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
Hi,
Even though your house may be in your husband's name, it's still a marital asset and you'd be entitled to a fair and equitable division. That is the same for all assets. The court will look at what has been accumulated during the marriage and can divide those fairly, even... View More
Q: What are my rights regarding worker's compensation and my job termination in Florida?
I live in Florida and was recently let go from my job while having an active worker's compensation case due to a shoulder dislocation incident at work. The dislocation happened while I was handling pallets improperly, resulting in two toilets falling and breaking. My employer cited the damage... View More
Jedediah Main
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
Getting fired does not end your workers' compensation claim. Those are two separate things, and the claim survives the termination.
Your medical benefits continue. The carrier still owes authorized treatment for the shoulder, including the MRI and anything that follows from it. Keep... View More
Q: What are my rights regarding worker's compensation and my job termination in Florida?
I live in Florida and was recently let go from my job while having an active worker's compensation case due to a shoulder dislocation incident at work. The dislocation happened while I was handling pallets improperly, resulting in two toilets falling and breaking. My employer cited the damage... View More
Gregory C. Maaswinkel
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
It is illegal in Florida to retaliate against an employee for pursuing worker compensation benefits and you may have a claim for monetary damages. The issue is whether your termination was the result of you claiming WC benefits or if it was for some other reason. Often, Employers will make up a... View More
Q: What are my rights regarding worker's compensation and my job termination in Florida?
I live in Florida and was recently let go from my job while having an active worker's compensation case due to a shoulder dislocation incident at work. The dislocation happened while I was handling pallets improperly, resulting in two toilets falling and breaking. My employer cited the damage... View More
Brian Phillip Vassallo
answered on Jul 24, 2026
answered on Jul 24, 2026
Your workers' compensation rights should be the same even after your termination since it does not appear that you were let go for misconduct. Medical treatment and benefits should continue regardless of termination and your lost wage benefits should not be affected. You may also be able to... View More
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