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They didn’t tell me that they charge 50$ per no show. How is this legal?
answered on Feb 15, 2018
It is not legal unless you agreed to it. However, most if not all doctors make you sign that you will pay for all missed appointments with your first appointment paperwork.
The workers comp adjuster and medical examiner question me about my previous settlement and cases for a different company that happen years ago. Is it illegal to do such a thing. Seeing that the IME will determine my value of the nature of my injury
answered on Jan 27, 2018
This question is best answered by your workers compensation lawyer, that being said it would be perfectly relevant because in workers compensation they need to know about any pre-existing claims so they determine whether this is a re-injury and to see if you have already been compensated for the... View More 
I switched insurances and because my doc was out of network I had to change docs.Then, a year later, I got a new job and she was back in my network so I made an appointment with her via ZocDoc (a 3rd party app).
The night before, I had to cancel and reschedule on Zocdoc.Unbeknownst to me,... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2017
You have a good argument on your side, but a lawyer would need to see your original signed cancellation agreement to know what your rights are, plus the zocdoc policy. This review would probably cost more than just paying the $100 fee to the doctor.
I switched insurances and because my doc was out of network I had to change docs.Then, a year later, I got a new job and she was back in my network so I made an appointment with her via ZocDoc (a 3rd party app).
The night before, I had to cancel and reschedule on Zocdoc.Unbeknownst to me,... View More
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answered on Dec 7, 2017
Call State Board of Medical Examiners. William Roeder
Executive Director
Board of Medical Examiners
P.O. Box 183
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
Tel No. (609) 826-7100
They should be able to fix your problem.
My girlfriend went to the ER with severe abdominal pain and was sent home with only blood and urine tests conducted and a misdiagnosis of a urinary tract infection with instructions to consult her primary care physician the following day. She was rushed back to the hospital the following morning... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2017
You can consult a few more attorneys--members of the NJ Justice Assn provide free consults. The problem is that it is expensive to bring a malpractice case, and her damages are not equal to the costs of bringing that type of claim.
However, if she is being asked to pay the first hospital... View More
Can I bring law suit against these co? Fosamax, actonel etc. For my skeleton not jaws??? I've been diag with intractable pain due to demineralized bones and failure spine fusions.
answered on Apr 30, 2017
Yes you can bring a law suit the question is can you win, and even more importantly can you find a lawyer who would take the case as these cases are very expensive to prosecute against a drug company with deep pockets. Thus a lawyer would probably want a retainer up front and a portion of the suit... View More
Hello, My relative died a week ago after bowel perforation surgery (less than a week after surgery). We took him to ER and after looking at his x-rays they determined that there were holes in his bowel. Emergency surgery was done and he passed away within a week. He had medical condition for last... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2017
Indeed you should. Gerald Baker and Tom Vesper are such attorneys--tell them I suggested you call. Generally you want to speak with a NJ Assn for Justice member who handles malpractice cases--which they do. They give free consultations.
They will ask about approximate dates so make the... View More
telling me he needs to hear from a Dr. that it is Malpractice that it is required in NJ? My Spine is severely damaged. Is that true?
answered on Jan 9, 2017
Yes it is. Understand if the lawyer takes your case --which it sounds like he has--he must believe in it because malpractice cases are extremely hard to bring because the medical lobby is very strong. They are complicated, and as you have been told it is on your side, through dotoctors to show that... View More
My supervisee documented that I was with a client at a specific time when in fact I was not. The note also indicated additional false information. I will be contacting the licensing board but want to know if I can sue her personally.
answered on Dec 31, 2016
I'm not hearing there was harm. Sue her for what? I don't see it. If the person wrote the record incorrectly, then ask for it to be corrected--through a union rep if you have one. Getting into suing staff gives you a reputation that in the healthcare industry can lead to your having... View More
After several trials of antibiotics the doctor had to remove mybig toe nail that is now finally growing back in and is infected again at the same spot of the original cut. I told the lady to stop when she hurt me and she laughed and said oh I'm sorry then went back to using the same tool and... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2016
Unlikely, but contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice that handles medical negligence--they give free consultations.
During yearly dentist checkup, I was told that I need root canal treatment for two teeth and deep cleaning, which costs me $1300 after my insurance coverage.
I paid $1300 before treatment. After the treatment, they told me to come after 2 weeks for crown insertion. When I went after 2... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2016
It's possible. A lot will be "he said she said." Start by getting a new dentist. Don't get into much as to why. Get your records from the old one. Make a copy.
Husband's needs have changed due to severe back injury. Now uses a power wheelchair to get around. 1 bedroom apartment to small and doesn't meet his new needs. Told landlord plan to move for that reason. We had no lease for 3 years after 1st lease of 2 years expired ( landlord said we... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2016
He has to give you a months notice. Be sure you offer October rent by end of September. Put on the check what it is for (I hope you are paying by check--money orders are a pain to prove they cashed it). If it's cashed you have another month and he has to start the process.
But... View More
NG tube was suppose to elevate the vomiting, instead it continued with the NG tube still inserted. I was hospitalized twice in 2 weeks. 2nd time was due to pain in my abdomen which the surgeon determined was a hernia. I never had a hernia before, only after the severe vomiting (it went on for 24hrs... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
Hard to say until you know what caused the vomiting. Usually ng tubes are for feeding those who can't take food normally.i that's what it was for, it would not be malpractice to keep it in. You may have had gastric paresis where the autonomic function shut down or something else. Until... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2016
Not sure what you mean as you don't "put in" a root canal--if you mean they filled wrong cavity etc, if there is a downside possibly; if nothing bad happened it legally is a "so what?"
If there is fallout, the question is is it significant enough and clear enough... View More
In 2010 I had oral surgery with the intent of receiving dental implants. I had all my top teeth removed, as well as all but eight on the bottom. I paid $39,000 for the implants, but never got them. The anchor's fell out of my gums and the dentist kept putting them back in. I was in so much... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2016
Generally it's three years though it depends on the circumstances when there is contrinuing care.Suggest you immediately contact a member of the NJ Assn for Justice who handles medical cases--they give free consultations.You may have a possible contract claim or breach of warranty which have... View More
I recently cut my foot on glass while cleaning my kitchen. I went to my local hospital ER and got stitches. 3 weeks lafter after realizing the wound was not healing properly and it was still severely hurting I took a closer look and realized there was what turned out to be a penny sized chunk of... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2016
If you believe that you may have a cause of action against this physician for what you believe was negligence, then you should consult an attorney. Given the stated facts, it is questionable if you do, but it may be worth having an in person consulation with an attorney. Good luck.
I caught pink eye from my son and went to the doctor for medication. I was told to go to the ER and the medication I received made my pink eye worse and has resulted in inflammation on my iris and moon like craters on my iris. I have to take medication to try and reverse the damage done. My vision... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2016
Yes you can sue, how much you will get is the question. For a malpractice suit you will have to prove how the doctors treatment of you deviated from the normal standard of care. Just because a medication does not work for you does not give you a good lawsuit, that is why is called malpractice.... View More
I just discovered that it was recalled (Adcon-L). A similar suit was filed: http://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/OPINIONS/WILSON/701CV00314.PDF . I do not know if a class action suit was filed.
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answered on Oct 28, 2015
To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is with an in person consultation with an experienced attorney. Good luck.
I went to other dentists. I am a 57 year old male. Loss of all molars due to infection.
answered on Jul 16, 2015
You may have a claim against individual dentists that cared for you. I don't see how you'd have a claim against the ADA they were your provider or the provider worked for them.
During the surgery I couldn't breath and the doctor didn't provided necessary care. I had local anesthesia, and when I told him that I cannot breath and I felt the pain he told me that I make him nervous. Also, he asked to have more anesthesia but didn't do anything for breathing. I... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2015
More information is needed to determine if you have a claim. Talk to a local medical malpractice lawyer. They offer free consultations.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal... View More
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