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Took my son to dr for sick visit, dr on call diagnosed him as a fussy baby. He actually was dehydrated and had super rapid heartbeat, she sent us home. 2 days later life flighted to Childrens Mercy with multiply organ failure and almost died. He has SVT, diagnosed by Cardio dr. Happened Nov 2015,... View More 
answered on Jun 5, 2017
Liability will depend on what the original doctor should have been able to diagnose, and what effect the delayed diagnosis had on the eventual problems your son developed. These cases often require review from another medical expert in the field. You can contact my office or another attorney that... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2017
It might affect your ownership interest. If there is equity in the property and you both own the house 50/50 the bankruptcy court may take over his 1/2 interest and require that the property be sold (and split the proceeds); that or have you buy out your brother's interest by paying into the... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2017
Chances are pretty decent that they will sue and then seek to garnish either a bank account or your wages (both of which have previously been provided to them by the borrower) if the loan is not paid back.
answered on Feb 7, 2017
Very rarely would they go to the trouble to actually try to intercept the tax return - a bit tricky. More likely they will sue you, get a judgment in the court, and then file a garnishment on your bank account or wages. That is the order they would have to proceed - and they could send ongoing... View More
I filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy in the western district of Missouri. I have completed my plan and my trustee submitted the completion of plan payments with the court and already stopped wage garnishments. I also have already received my discharge of debtor letter from the federal court. I need to... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2017
Once you have your discharge you are good to go as far as getting a 401(k) loan (or other loan for that matter). Wisdom may indicate not taking a loan against your only retirement account, but legally it is allowed.
answered on Dec 1, 2016
This usually refers to an insurance company having to pay benefits regardless of who is at fault. It usually comes up when your own car insurance policy is required to pay at least the first $4,500 of your medical expenses, regardless of who is at fault. In Kansas these are referred to as PIP... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2016
Unfortunately, she probably can claim the debt in her bankruptcy. You can still file a proof of claim in the case, and if somehow she has some property that the bankruptcy court takes over, you might get some part payment of the debt. I wouldn't hold my breath, but it never hurts to file the... View More
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