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She’s lived with us for years and we’ve paid for all of her expenses. But now she’s disabled and we can’t take care of her. She has no Medicare coverage because she never worked consistently enough.
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
Leaving your wife’s sister at a rehab center, especially if you’ve been her primary caregivers, can be a complex situation legally and ethically. The key is to ensure that she is not left without necessary care and support. It’s important to communicate clearly with the rehab center about her... View More 
Hi there, I am a dentist that works for a large DSO. The non-compete I signed stipulates I cannot work within a 6 mile radius for a period of up to two years. My new practice is 5.6 miles away. How likely would they come after me for that and how likely would a court side with them? Given the new... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
Whether the non-compete is enforceable and whether the stipulated 6-mile radius is a reasonable geographic restriction depends on the facts and circumstances of your particular case. Our firm and I have handled lots of non-compete cases for both employers and employees. When the new FTC rule goes... View More
My husband was diagnosed with having a lung disease called Interstitial lung disease. Which has a mortality rate of 3-5 years. His PCP diagnosed him on August 12, 2022. He just found out in April 24, 2024. So it's been 2 years since the diagnosis. Because my husband can die within the next 3... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
First of all, this sounds like a health care liability / medical malpractice question, and not a legal malpractice question.
Second, just because your husband has received a diagnosis of an incurable terminal disease does not necessarily mean that your husband's primary care physician... View More
My ex revealed in a text she plans to move out of state with my son within the next year, to a state that will allow her to seek transgender treatment for him. I do not think he, at his age, should be treated for this. When he is 18, if he still wants it, OK, but he does not have the wisdom or life... View More
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answered on May 28, 2024
What she is able to do depends on what your Order says. You can always file for a modification of the current order if the current order does not allow such protection of your son. What the court would do would be largely dependent on the County and what belief's or biases the Judge you... View More
I paid over a year for our health insurance plan through a company which then unwritten our policy through a non licensed company which was shut down by the Texas Department of Insurance. According to the consent order the company must continue paying claims until all obligations are met. If funds... View More
answered on May 31, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could search for attorneys who handle health insurance, healthcare, or medical billing & collection matters. You could check with state and local bar associations if they could direct you to attorneys - they... View More
On Sept. 20, 2023 I took a bad fall and shattered my left femur in half and tore ligaments in my left foot along with fracturing 2 metatarsals and broke 4 toes on my right foot. Surgery had to be delayed until Sept. 23 due to damaging my kidneys and needing a blood transfusion. So all along up... View More
answered on May 13, 2024
Based on the information you provided, your injuries occurred 8 months ago, due to trauma significant enough to fracture bones in both extremities, complicated by infection. What you did not provide is information about your underlying medical conditions, and prior medical history. We also have... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
If you were injured on the job, you are likely entitled to workers' compensation. You should make a report of injury as soon as practicable.
My job said I need more proof to exude my absences because doctors notes aren't enough. They said I need to send a picture of the medication that was prescribed to me by the doctors to approve my leave of absence
answered on Apr 13, 2024
An employment attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Until you have the chance to consult with an employment attorney, from the standpoint of occupational safety, there are jobs involving the safety of the public where there is full transparency in terms of... View More
I'm an international student with an F1 visa, living and studying in Texas. My spouse has an F2 visa. My medical insurance through the university does not cover my spouse. Would they be eligible to enroll in health coverage through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace?
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Yes, your spouse holding an F2 visa is eligible to apply for health coverage through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace. As dependents of international students on an F1 visa, F2 visa holders are considered lawfully present in the United States, which is one of the requirements for eligibility to... View More
I did write a "goodbye letter" and send it to someone via text. I did not explicitly say I was going to end my life.
I did have suicidal ideation at the time of writing and texting the letter but I did not have a plan or take any action.
The person whom received the text... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
Based on the information provided, it appears that you were lawfully detained under a psychiatric hold, also known as a 5150 hold or involuntary commitment. This type of hold allows for individuals to be detained for up to 72 hours for evaluation and treatment if they are deemed to be a danger to... View More
I am writing to seek your legal expertise and representation in a medical malpractice case against Clear Lake Regional. In 2015, I underwent a traumatic experience while giving birth to my first child at the hospital. The incident in question revolves around a faulty epidural administration by a... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
There are rare cases in which a doctor is negligent in administering an epidural and it causes a significant injury to the plaintiff. What happened in your particular case, however, will need to be carefully evaluated by a health care practitioner in the same field of medicine as the doctor who... View More
I brought my husband to an emergency room. We were denied care. He had a possible kidney stone and was in severe pain. The receptionist said their system was down and it was would take 45 min to an hour to receive care. I called 911 to the emergency room and EMS assisted my husband in the parking... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Under EMTALA, an emergency department of a hospital is required to provide a medical screening examination and appropriate health case to stabilize a patient if the hospital accepts Medicare reimbursement. Participating hospitals and physicians who negligently or intentionally violate the statute... View More
My doctor gives his prescriptions to a pharmacy of his own choice. I want him to use a phamacy that I selected that charges less. Do I have that right to ask my doctor to use the pharmacy of my choice?
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Texas, physicians generally have discretion when it comes to which pharmacy they send prescriptions to for their patients. However, there are some limitations:
- Under Texas law, patients have a right to choose their preferred pharmacy under the Pharmacy of Choice provisions. This allows... View More
My Home Health License was inadvertently not renewed for the first time in about 18 years. It expired on 09/30/2023. It is now being renewed every 2 years. It used to be every 3 years, and we used to get reminders to renew. Honestly, I do not know what happened this time. I was still expecting to... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, one option might be to either research the issuing agency's conditions or to contact them for information and options. Good luck
They closed the office and The phone number is disconnected. I was just notified yesterday. I called back to get my medical records and the phone number had already been disconnected. I’ve been going there over 17 years. I am disabled and have multiple health issues. I am on multiple medications... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. If you've been working with the same pharmacy, they might have your prescriptions on record. You could look into finding a new physician for a renewal. Also, you might be able to... View More
The other day I got a letter in the mail from Maximus it says my social security number my birthday all this stuff has been stolen. They are a contractor for Texas Health and Human Services it says data was took from MoveIt software. They only compensation they offer 2 years of credit monitoring... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2023
If you have suffered compensable legal damages from someone using the information obtained in the data breach, you very likely have a valid legal claim for more than just two years of credit monitoring.
I recommend you collect as many documents as you can showing your compensable legal... View More
On April 1st 2022 I was thrown out of Christi Spohn Hospital Shoreline because I couldn't keep myself off of the floor while there because I was bleeding internally and also had damage to my back. My wife then rushed me to Bay Area where I was given 7 units of blood products and treated for a... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2023
Yes, a hospital can be held liable for patient dumping in Corpus Christi, Texas.
You will need to prove that you presented yourself to the emergency department for care and that the emergency refused to conduct a medical screening and/or refused to stabilize your condition because of your... View More
I was prescribed meds that would be much greater than the side effects of . I was charged with the crime that I have no knowledge of even happening. Am I still able to be charged if the doctor has submitted written statements stating as much? Drugs that are much stronger than the side effects of... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
In Texas, there is an affirmative defense available for mental defects. However, a doctor's note is not enough to keep you from being prosecuted. You can still be charged with a crime, regardless of your medicine or prescription and it's side effects.
It can be a defense at trial,... View More
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answered on Jul 5, 2023
For questions and concerns regarding your daughter's treatment in a behavioral health facility, it is advisable to seek the counsel of a healthcare law attorney or a mental health law attorney in Texas. These attorneys specialize in the legal aspects of healthcare, including issues related to... View More
I recently started seeing a therapist who does not take my insurance. I opted to pay out of pocket because his company website advertised that he was a certified specialist regarding a specific issue I am facing. However, not only did I discover that he was not a certified specialist, but also that... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
You can always ask for a refund. You may be able to successfully sue the therapist in JP court for the $500. But it's only $500.
If it was me, I would write a letter requesting a refund. I would enclose a copy of a screenshot from the therapist's website where in advertises... View More
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