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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: I’ve been working as a surgical technologist for seventeen years and never told carcinogens are in the smoke during?

I was never told there are carcinogens and other cancer causing chemicals from the smoke that is released when we cauterize. I see so many articles showing how bad it is. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma July 2023. Along with this I get headaches, and congestion a lot when I’m at... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Health Care Law for Texas on
Q: How can I make the hospital disclose the date that the destroyed pathology specimens?

The hospital had an internal policy requiring them to maintain the pathology specimens for 11 years. They were given multiple notices to retain the specimens so that I could take charge of them for research purposes. I properly submitted the letters testamentary and prove that I was the sole and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Health Care Law on
Q: Why is abortion illegal in Alabama and other us states?

I am doing a school study on Roe v. Wade and legal situations regarding abortion in different states. I know that abortions are illegal in alabama but what where the reasons to enforce this law?

Regards

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Health Care Law on
Q: Hello, are there statistics, on how many women wanted an abortion in alabama but got them denied by the court? Regards

I am currently working on a magazine about Roe v. Wade and the legal situations regarding abortion in alabama and california. If you have more informations about those topics, that you would like to share, please do. Best Regards

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Education Law, Health Care Law and Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: It it illegal to access school records of a minor (17 years old) in tennessee without permission?

I am 17 years of age and recently found out my boyfriend’s family is doing research about me without permission I just need to know what kind of information of a minor is illegal to access in the state of tennessee.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Health Care Law and Public Benefits for California on
Q: I’ve been asking for a Reasonable Accommodation Request for going into 11th month now.

Husband injured during wildfire evacuation,paralysed within weeks of injury. Past 3 years,he’s had 3 spinal surgeries(metal rods/carriages from base of skull to mid shoulder blades,mid back to tailbone(unable to twist turn or bend like normal human)and a pacemaker installed. His neurosurgeon and... View More

Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
answered on Nov 9, 2024

Go to the attorney your husband had for the injuries he suffered at work. S/he should be able to guide you through the process of getting him better care. That's a good place to start. Then learn what you can about co-dependency and how to treat it. Or maybe you should do that first.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Health Care Law for California on
Q: I am an IHSS worker in Orange county. June 2024 i was issued a check never received and the office is not responding

I am an IHSS worker in Orange county. June 2024 i was issued a paper check by mail that i never received and the IHSS office has been telling me for months i just need to wait. Apparently the check was cashed according to them, but they are not showing any proof. I never received the check and... View More

Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
answered on Nov 8, 2024

You shouldn't have to wait, but mistakes happen. If you get to the point that you believe the IHSS is no longer trying to correct the problem then the quickest way to deal with the issue is either (1) hiring an attorney to demand payment and work out a settlement that should include, at the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for New York on
Q: How do I get in?

I have a large pseudomeningocele caused by a csf leak that is very symptomatic. (symptoms are active) I also have h.o.d. which is not symptomatic. My pseudomeningocele is getting worse daily, but every time I go to the emergency room they blame the h.o.d. and don't admit me. I need to be... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 7, 2024

I'm sorry for your ordeal. You may have already explored various avenues for coverage if you are without insurance and have been dealing with this on a long-term basis. One option could be to try to contact social workers at the hospital. Another could be to look into public plans, whether... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation and Health Care Law for Arkansas on
Q: I want to recover costs from a dentist who misdiagnosed. Ofc mgr won't divulge liability carrier. How to file a claim

I was treated by a dentist who I asked for a second opinion about a cavity under one tooth of a three piece bridge. He took x-rays and confirmed there was one.

I had the bridge removed only to find there was no cavity. I asked the office manager who carries their liability coverage and was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: I have a question about challenging someone for breach of contract due to deceptive practices and false pretense

I had met with a trainer to help build muscle mass back since I had lost so muscle mass due to a past gastric sleeve and a more recent liver transplant. The contract states that he would provide nutritional and fitness advice to help me achieve my goal. He was made aware of my restrictions. The... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Elder Law and Health Care Law for Illinois on
Q: How can children of elder parents help them when they won't let us. Parents can't drive and have declined mental health

They live rural tonica. I live in woodford county 1 hour away, closest of us 4 children

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Health Care Law for Georgia on
Q: I am an orthodontic resident at Georgia School of Orthodontic and I am accused of inappropriate questioning of a minor

patient (16.5 year-olds in Georgia State) without parental consent regarding medication birth control pills led to a formal complaint by the father

what is the legal age for medical consent related to this case, and is it ok to ask her for her physician's consultation to give... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Health Care Law for Alabama on
Q: I am an orthodontic resident at Georgia School of Orthodontic and I am accused of inappropriate questioning of a minor

patient (16.5 year-olds in Georgia State) without parental consent regarding medication birth control pills led to a formal complaint by the father

what is the legal age for medical consent related to this case, and is it ok to ask her for her physician's consultation to give... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law for New York on
Q: is there any regulations on operating a mobile ultrasound screening business self-elective

I am a registered ultrasound technician and started my own mobile ultrasound company. I have physicians who I contract with that lease my services. I understand all the Medicare rules and regulations for that service, but I am looking into providing ultrasound screenings to corp wellness... View More

Damien Matthew Bosco
Damien Matthew Bosco
answered on Nov 5, 2024

Hello!

My name is Attorney Damien Bosco. My law office is in Queens County, Long Island City, across from Manhattan. Depending on the matter, I handle matters throughout New York.

Thank you for asking your question.

New York regulations may require that certain types of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Texas on
Q: I'm in bad need to find an medical malpractice attorney.

Can you provide me with the liability insurance company that provides coverage to Metroplex medical centere in Fort Worth, tx ?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 8, 2024

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and you mention being in urgent need of an attorney. To avoid further delays, your best option is to affirmatively go out and seek an attorney. To supplement your searches, you could use the tab above, "Find a... View More

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