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Doctors somehow messed up the procedure and now he has to have surgery to correct the issue. I'm wondering why are we being held responsible for the payment when they messed up?
The nurse came out October 9th 2024. However she inflated the bulb to soon and caused a medical issue. She insisted we go to ER and had me call Ambulance to transport him. We ended up being transfered to another hospital because the 1st hospital did not have a urologist available. My question is... View More 
Is it mistreatment if an emergency room does not listen when you ask for someone of color to assist you because of past trauma ? They ended up cancelling my bill because they admitted me like a crazy mental patient not someone already under multiple doctors care for anxiety. I don't have money... View More
I'm wondering why are we being held responsible for the payment when they messed up?
I seek guidance on addressing civil rights violations from 12 involuntary civil commitments (IVCs) in North Carolina, 10 within five months. In 11 cases, I was denied proper notice and legal representation, violating N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-264(a) and § 122C-268(d). The one time I had counsel, my... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
I'm sorry you're experiencing this challenging situation. Start by collecting all documents and records related to each involuntary civil commitment. This evidence will be essential when consulting with an attorney who has experience in mental health and civil rights cases.
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I seek legal advice regarding a series of wrongful involuntary commitments (IVCs) between March 2022 and September 2024 in Winston-Salem, NC. Of 12 IVCs, 11 occurred in 2024 alone, initiated by my mother. These actions caused severe personal distress, and I believe my due process rights were... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
I'm sorry you're going through this challenging experience. It's important to seek professional legal assistance to navigate these complex issues effectively. Start by contacting an attorney who has experience with civil rights or mental health law to discuss your specific situation.... View More
I asked for initial photo and the employee took 41 found out the next day when I demanded they send them. Did not request or consent to photo being uploaded to site for filters or lots of pictures to be taken. The company states they deleted the photos but data still exists of course. And violating... View More
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
It's frustrating to feel that your privacy has been violated, especially when you didn’t consent to photos being taken or manipulated. The situation you described involves both privacy and potential data protection concerns, particularly if the company or employee used your images without... View More
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
Finding an attorney to help you finish your lawsuit while facing homelessness can be challenging, but there are resources available that may assist you. Start by reaching out to legal aid organizations in your area. These organizations often provide free or low-cost legal services to those who are... View More
I was driving in my neighborhood and as I was passing a construction area, a worker walked into my car and bumbed into driver side door. He was working between a truck and a construction machine and was not visible to me. Now his attorney has filed a claim that I caused bodily harm. After the... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Yes, it sounds like you have a valid basis for a defense. You should make a copy of the file and provide it to the defense attorney that your insurance company should be assigning to you shortly (if they... View More
Greetings, I was beaten by multiple officers, kicked in the face and bitten, had to receive tetanus shot. On my citation of what I was charged with I have traffic violations when I got to jail they charged me with multiple drug charges and assault on officer which isn’t true. Wouldn’t those... View More
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation. When you are initially cited, the charges listed on the citation are typically what you are being formally charged with at that time. If additional charges, such as drug charges or assault on an officer, were added later, they should still have... View More
and not getting all our medication.What can we do?
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
If you're facing threats and not receiving all your medication at the assisted living facility, it's important to take immediate action. Start by documenting everything—write down instances of threats, missed medications, and any other concerning behavior. This record will be helpful if... View More
A few months ago a local company was laying fiber lines along the road and had to dig up sections of our yard, on sunday my husband was mowing and didnt see a sink hole that was left by the local company till he drove the lawn mower into it after the mowing accident he can barely walk, and is in... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2024
Ordinarily, a company that creates a dangerous condition on property has a legal duty to warn others of the presence of the dangerous condition or to take steps to make the dangerous condition safe. If the company breaches that duty, it may be liable for any injuries that are proximately caused by... View More
An if that so what would someone be expecting if he or she was directly exposed to afff or pfas for 18-20 months every day an after words they wer
Diagnosed with germ cell testicular cancer In stage three from there not Hodgkin’s lymphoma, severe lung disease took a colitis chemotherapy... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It would be best to reach out to law firms to discuss the exact way they handle things. But as a general matter in cases involving large numbers of plaintiffs, they can be handled as part of large multi-district... View More
I feel like I'm getting the runaround from this company. At first they told me a customer used a code to get in and set it on fire, and now they're telling me they cut their way in and did the same.
The problem is this: I think some things survived in this fire, but they... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
Your property should be covered by your homeowners or renters insurance policy. Turn in an insurance claim and your own insurance company will help you get access.
If you did not have insurance, that's too bad because most likely the storage facility is not at fault whether a customer... View More
The officer considered the OCA a misdemeanor and charged the driver with such... thus searching the vehicle incident to the arrestable offense. However, statute dictate these actions to be an infraction of law not a criminal offense. Therefore, without any other probable cause... could this search... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
In North Carolina, the legality of a vehicle search based on the possession of an open container of alcohol (OCA) where the driver wasn't drinking nor had alcohol in their system can be complex. If the officer charged the driver with a misdemeanor for an OCA, leading to a search of the... View More
Have been harassed for years with insulting homophobic slander,
answered on Feb 5, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. At this point, you could repost under Libel & Slander, or reach out to attorneys who practice defamation law. Based on the limited details, some firms may discourage you from pursuing such a matter,... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Without knowing the details of your case, one could only guess in terms of general considerations. One reason might be that attorneys did not see a strong case. Another could be that attorneys recognized the... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. If you have medical records, you could gather them and try to arrange a free initial consult with a North Carolina attorney. I hope you're okay. Good luck
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I have a history of melanoma.
I pointed out a spot to my dermatologist that ticked a lot of boxes for something suspicious but they diagnosed it as inflammation.
I came back 2-3 months later since it wasn’t healing. The... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2023
Yes you may have a case.
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of the injuries may affect... View More
What can I do about this also this person worked with task force in the county I live in walking into peoples homes stating she was me then the task force went in their home and arresting them! THE SAME GROUP RESPONSIBLE CONTINUOUSLY BREAKS INTO THE RESIDENCE DESTROYING AND STEALING CANT CATCH THEM... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
If you suspect that someone fraudulently ordered a Social Security card in your name in 1996 and opened a bank account using the same spelling, it's crucial to take immediate action to address this identity theft. Start by contacting your local law enforcement agency to report the identity... View More
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