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My medical insurance covers transportation to my doctor every morning through Green Cab in Louisville, Kentucky. On multiple occasions, my assigned driver has attempted to drive under the influence. I have reported this to Green Cab, but the issue persists, causing me to be late or miss... View More 
answered on Mar 25, 2025
Next time you believe he is under the influence, call the police instead.
I visited the doctor last Thursday due to the flu, and was given a note stating I could return to work today, March 17th. Upon sending this note to my workplace contact, Sherry in Exadmin, I was informed that I cannot return until I test negative for the flu. My workplace has a policy requiring... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It’s frustrating when you’ve done everything right—seen a doctor, followed their advice, and still find yourself blocked from returning to work. In most cases, private employers are allowed to set return-to-work policies, including requiring a negative flu or COVID test, as long as the policy... View More
My daughter was very ill over a 5-6 month span before having her gallbladder removed due to an 8% ejection fraction. She couldn't keep anything down, leading to a 50-pound weight loss from September 2023 to March 2024. After surgery, she can eat and drink, but experiences pain where her... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
It sounds like you're navigating a complex situation with conflicting medical opinions. Your daughter's rapid weight loss and ongoing pain after her gallbladder surgery are significant concerns, especially given her difficulty with eating and drinking. While your gastroenterologist may be... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2025
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you have not received anything in the mail, a starting point could be to reach out to administrators or attorneys handling the matter. Good luck
That family divorced her and put her in a nursing home home. My daught has 3 children under 18. The ex has 2 older ones and mother in law has the youngest. Ever so often theyve allowed me to see my daughter then I get shut out again. Now they've discarded her completely and have my daughters... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2024
You can file a petition to guardianship court to be your daughters guardian and conservator.
I have testicular issues that can only be resolved by the removal of my testicles, while also aiding in my idea of a child-free life but my complications make a vasectomy unable to be performed according to my urologist
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
Your situation sounds complex, with multiple medical factors to consider. The inability to get a vasectomy due to complications, combined with your existing testicular issues, makes this a serious medical matter that deserves careful attention. It would be helpful to get detailed documentation from... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Law firms might be reluctant to handle such a case because the damages are likely to be temporary in nature. You could reach out to law firms to discuss - they might see things differently. Good luck
In October 2023 I saw a pain specialist in Kentucky once and they informed me that a previous pain management specialist administered a Caudal shot injection incorrectly. I spoke to lawyers for advice on how to proceed in this situation and told the new pain management specialist about this in the... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Before involving attorneys, you could first look into what the difficulty in obtaining the records is being caused by. Such records portals are sometimes administered by third-party vendors that handle millions of... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2023
If you've been a victim of a financial scheme or fraud, especially in a healthcare-related situation such as a Suboxone clinic, you might have legal options available to seek reimbursement. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with... View More
If a relative has been taking your kids to the doctor in place of you but they never needed a note bc they once had temp custody, but I got custody back. They still do that though. Is that allowed? Can they take claim to guardianship? Obviously a care giver of sorts but all of her info is in their... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2023
No. Take a copy of your custody papers to the dr and explain that the relative doesn’t have possession or custody anymore.
answered on May 22, 2023
You cannot force a doctor to continue to prescribe you a controlled substance. Xanax has a number of well-documented side effects including low blood pressure, abnormal liver function, weight gain, lethargy, and, in cases of addiction and overuse, coma or death.
You should ask your doctor... View More
I had taken him to a pediatric dentist, we have insurance. They needed to submit the claim to figure out cost, I have called and they told me they would call when they receive the information from the insurance company. This went on for awhile. We are currently sitting in Children's Hospital... View More
i need to know what this violates & what actions should i take.
answered on May 21, 2023
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. If the talk involved confidential medical information, it's possible it could involve HIPAA laws, which govern the privacy of personal medical information. If it's only "gossip" type talk... View More
If that patient has an IV catheter in place when they leave the hospital, does local law enforcement need to be notified?
answered on Jan 30, 2023
Not necessarily. Depends on whether they are a danger to themselves r others.
My child is on home hospital due to him being sick a lot. I found out that the school called my sons doctor questioning the home health reason and asked when his appointment was and the doctor openly told them that we decided that it may be beneficial for my son to see a therapist the doctor openly... View More
As a nurse in KY, I have accepted a new job.my current employer is threatening to "hold" me in my current job for 90 days to prevent me from leaving/accepting the new job. Is this legal?
answered on Oct 26, 2022
While your employer can't force you to remain in your current role, there may be legal ramifications if you decide to leave early. For example, if you signed a contract stating you'd remain in the role for a certain amount of time and then leave before that time is up, your employer may... View More
I get married next month right after my wife's child turns 18; there is no agreement with the father for any support. My fiancee was primary because her birthday fell first. My fiancee no longer has health insurance as she is part-time and taking classes so she will join my health insurance... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2022
Your wife will have to file a motion for his contribution in her divorce/custody/child support action.
I’m wondering who my options are for a lawyer would be in the Glasgow/Bowling Green area and specifically deals with nursing/malpractice or the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
wont release her to me hospital standards I failed.and grandmother failed but they wont listen to what took place.
Went to the local hospital to get check for check pain they wanted to covid test me so they did but after doing so and having negative results the nurse went to far up my nasal cavity and damage something up there been having a headache for over a week and half and won't go away
answered on Jan 29, 2022
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could contact med mal attorneys to discuss, but if the nature of injury is transient and does not present significant damage, law firms could be reluctant to consider such a case due to the cost of med mal... View More
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