A psychologist released detailed psychotherapy notes without my consent. He disregarded HIPPA. I feel completely violated. This occurred 5/10/22. Numerous employees throughout the large healthcare system now have access to these deeply personal notes. How do I proceed?
You have a potential court claim for invasion of privacy, and maybe a malpractice claim. With either, there should first be notice of claim and request for disclosure of liability insurance coverage (prelitigation notice being required for malpractice, and optional, but wise, for invasion of... Read more »
If you mean a switchblade, a knife that opens all the way up at the touch of a button, but with the blade staying on the knife, it is legal to possess under State law. However, it is NOT legal to carry it concealed unless you have a concealed weapons permit. See Florida Statutes Chapter 790,... Read more »
I just move to the state and to my knowledge have done nothing wrong .
If I were you, I'd ask what they would like to speak to you about. Maybe you were listed as a witness or potential witness to something, even if you know nothing about whatever they're looking into. But another scenario is that, for some reason, you are a crime suspect, such as where... Read more »
Pregnant with my daughter, I was arrested by Clearwater police I was handcuffed placed in car for 2hours with no water anything, was transported in cuffs to tgk I informed the nurse that my wrist was bruised due to cuffs being tight.
You did not ask a question, but I assume you want to know if you can make a claim for money damages. Your description does not give enough information to determine if you have a potential valid claim, or if you are within the time limits to bring certain types of claims applicable to this... Read more »
The company is Dasmen Residential and they have not done anything to cure the mold infestation that is constantly gradually getting worse everyday. Can I bring a lawsuit against them for inhumane conditions?
You should contact a lawyer directly. Lawyers aren’t showed to solicit your business.
Good luck.
He almost completely removed my wisdom lock(the only one I have) I heard and felt when his hands slipped after feeling him tug on it. I immediately reached back to feel what he had done. I said you cut my dread and his response was oops, no apology of any sort, I became very upset and quiet to let... Read more »
Private personal service businesses like barbers, beauticians, doctors, and other similar businesses are not required to provide personal services to everyone As private businesses, they can decide whether they want your business or not.
With no help from my siblings all along is there anyway I can make them leave my father's home
I am very sorry for your loss on the passing of your dad, please accept my condolences for you and your family. Generally, you need to do two things, get a copy of the property deed and your dad's Will or Trust. Based on how the property is held via the deed or based on your dad's Will,... Read more »
No. Commercial Banks are allowed to choose who they want to lend money to.
Banks usually lend only to rich people, and no one ever complains about that.
My family including my deceased grandmother, my father & mother (alive) as of late my deceased uncle all had trusts. people whom surround my uncle who are posing as attorneys and real estate agents, threatening our tenants, claiming false statements. his late wife has been holding the books she... Read more »
You seem to be asking two separate questions. Something about a rental premises, apparently held in trust. If someone else is the trustee, that person would probably have the right to receive the rent.
If you actually had been sued in small claims court, the summons and complaint could... Read more »
I was arrested on 1129 my charges to begin with was if you look online at Washington county clerk of Court was possession of a controlled substance without prescription and drug paraphernalia will they change our first appearance to possession of synthetic marijuana and paraphernalia then they... Read more »
You definitely have the right to be appointed a public defender on a felony charge. Contact your local public defender's office or hire a criminal defense attorney. You definitely want to have an attorney explain the ramifications of any agreement with the State, even if its PTI.
I got ran over by a garbage truck and the person drug test came back positive for cocaine the same day and he got fired. Would that fall into intentional tort because he knew what he was doing was wrong and he could injury someone while driving high, especially a commercial vehicle?
I'm sorry to hear about this horrible incident. In your sceneario it is possible that both the driver and the company that he was driving for would be liable for your injuries. In Georgia, a company may be responsible for the torts committed by its employees. Additionally, there may be... Read more »
I was summoned to court as a witness the app that they provide to me was glitchy and unable to function properly also the helpline that was provided on the summits went to call center they were also unable to answer any of my questions and could not help me with the app what are my options if they... Read more »
At the contempt hearing you testify about your problems with the ap. You will need to be able to persuade the judge that you did everything you could to obey the subpoena.
Lawyer has no returning any of my attempts to contact and correspond also has not been present at league proceedings
If you believe you have exhausted all efforts to contact and discuss your issues with your attorney and they are still not responding or unwilling to settle, you have the option of hiring another lawyer. However, keep in mind that if you terminate a lawyer, you may be charged for the amount of work... Read more »
I tell them I have a firearm in my vehicle, does that give them the right to search my cat after I tell them no they can’t?
Are you being prosecuted for some crime relating to the incident? If so, your attorney should review all of the facts to determine if any incriminating evidence they may have found may be used against you. But, in general, if you told them you had a firearm in the vehicle, they would be entitled... Read more »
My boyfriend was rushed to a hospital with covid it’s no medical release on file nobody telling his family anything we in the blind on how we doing the are refusing phone calls and not allowing us to know anything about him do I need to get a lawyer to get information on him or what it’s been... Read more »
Contact a local attorney to learn how you can get compassionate release or temporary medical release for your boyfriend.
I'm a senior in High school from Florida the Police won't let anyone in unless you're 18 and show your driver's license.
When I got a paper from our school telling us we couldn't go to the mall, the paper had no phone number and was not signed by anyone or the city.... Read more »
The privately-owned mall you want to have fun in after school--and all other privately owned malls, shopping centers, grocery stores, shoe stores, movie theatres, tennis courts, golf courses, etc., are entitled to establish rules regarding public use of their private property. They are also allowed... Read more »
I'm currently in a HOA board and we are trying to figure out what rules/by lawns are currently in place. How can we change them/ modify them and how to move forward. One board member says to make any changes we have to have a lawyer and then have a vote. I'd like clarification on what can... Read more »
A lawyer is probably not required, but the board member who says that perhaps figures that a lawyer is more apt to be able to spell "bylaws".
I've had an individual file report accusing me of things I have not done and know nothing about with the local state and fed. This guy is targeting me because he for she rain thinks I've slept with his girlfriend or whatever she is. I don't know if this girl is feeding him a bunch... Read more »
Generally speaking, a criminal defense attorney would know best how to navigate the criminal justice system and analyze what is happening in order to tell you if any crimes are actually being committed against you.
There is no simple, on-line answer to your question. You need to schedule a consultation with an attorney handling civil rights matters. It indicates above your question that you writing from South Carolina, but it went into the inbox for Florida attorneys, so not sure where you incident was.... Read more »
After about 10 minutes a sheriff from the county came over on his own to show some decency and open the door for me so I could breathe.
This is an interesting question and you are protected by the constitution against cruel and unusual punishment. Given your fact pattern, I don’t believe that the actions of the officer rise to that level, the intervention by the deputy was appropriate and kept the situation from the escalating... Read more »
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