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claimed it was non emergency. Is there any action I can take for this?
answered on Nov 8, 2024
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a Mississippi attorney, I don't think you have a case. Across the nation, for the type of setting you describe, nursing homes and hospitals generally require the family to... View More 
answered on Jan 23, 2024
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You could express your concerns to the medical staff - but if there are many patients on the floor with staff stretched thin, they might not be able to promptly attend to every call for help. If the matter is more... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2023
In terms of workers compensation, did you suffer any injury or seek medical care of any kind. If so and it is connected to this event you may have a claim for workers compensation benefits. IF no injury exist, you may a claim against the parents of the children. You need to contact an attorney... View More
In 2022 I suffered a sudden onset of anxiety and depression after a bout with corona virus. With no known cause I began to go to doctors to try and seek out reason. After an MRI to evaluate my pituitary gland it was discovered that I had suffered at least two ischemic attacks(strokes) of the... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2023
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For your issue, it sounds like you would need to talk to someone like me who specializes in ERISA short-term and long-term disability claims. If I gather correctly, it sounds like your issue is that Sedgwick has denied the claim because the disability policy does not cover loss of... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2021
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. This is only a Q & A board. If you're seeking an attorney, you could go to sites that are attorney referral services. You could also search online independently or use the tab above (Find-a-Lawyer) to... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2021
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could look online if there are law firms handling cases for the products you used. Firms that handle product liability cases often list the products they handle. Most firms that handle these types of cases... View More
Doctor/nurse came and said I was septic. I told them point blank I wanted to leave, and I would sign my release paperwork. That is when they said sepsis can be fatal. I didnt not think I was.I would have left to get a 2nd opion. So I still declined. That is when they said that is I left my... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
You could initially try to see if the insurance carrier will assist you. Contact your insurance carrier and ask them to work with you to review the file in terms of the timeline of events, your symptoms, and other relevant issues. If they will work with you and review the hospital's bills for... View More
I have medical conditions that require continued care. Physician states he will be available for urgent care for no more than 30 days. 3 scheduled appointments for these conditions have been cancelled. Including one for blood work.
answered on Apr 4, 2018
Your best bet would be to contact an attorney experienced in medical malpractice to discuss your case. Like any relationship, the one between a doctor and their patient may be terminated by either party. The issue in your case is whether there is a continuing duty on the part of the physician to... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
That’s a tricky question, as it goes to what the standard of duty as it relates to nursing homes and maintaining the safety of its residents. Assuming that there is an allegation of abuse, neglect, or injury, a lawyer would need additional information about the resident, the injury, and the... View More
This formula caused serious injury and death to many babies.I now have end stage renal disease and also serious mental disorder.I wanted to know if their are any legal actions I may take against the makers of this product now that I am an adult. This formula was made in 1978-1979 by a company... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2017
It would have to be proven that your renal failure was caused by the formula and no other product, through expert testimony. I don't see it, and then there's the statute of limitations issue, but for you to have some closure why not contact an attorney in your area that offers free... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Depends what happened, how, and what the result is.
Contact a member of the Miss. Assn for Justice that handles medical cases--they give free consultations.
Have exhausted all options and need to committ now rather than wait on court proceedings
answered on Feb 9, 2017
I don't see any other options, but consider contacting a local lawyer. Involuntary commitments required an Order of Commitment signed by judge and Patient Information Form.
This law firms says: http://kellumlawfirmpc.com/tag/involuntary-commitment-drug-addition-rehabilitation/... View More
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