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answered on Aug 9, 2019
Hello, Doctors involved in the treatment of care may share PHI, or protected health information with each other in order to provide the best quality of care to patients. Unless you signed a waiver of some sort physicians may share information regarding their patients to other physicians treating... View More 
My daughter was taking into cps custody after the judge in my family court case claimed I medical neglected my daughter for changing her therapist so because of that he gave custody to dad and my daughter refused to go and the police had to come twice they spoke to my 11 year old alone and they... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2019
We are not familiar with the facts of your case, but if CPS feels they have a justified reason to keep your child from you and in foster care they can do so. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with your options. -Homer P. Jordan... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2019
It could depend on the terms of the contract between the surgeon and the patient. While the contract itself would be an agreement between two parties, it would most likely be governed by Georgia law. If there is a dispute as to a refund here, one option would be to sit down with a Georgia attorney... View More
Can a rehab case manager send my medical records at will to any facility as she wishes? My records were sent to a rehab facility without a signed WC207, ATP had not authorized nor recommended the facility, and I never went to this facility, dates and facts are in writing. This was just one of... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2019
Unfortunately, the answer is yes based on what you’ve written here. There’s an entire team essentially working against your best interest in the name of saving money. Get an experienced workers comp attorney on your team so you can know your rights and options. Otherwise they will just keep... View More
The family says there is a video but when asked by the Nursing aide supervisor to view it, the family says there is a problem with uploading the video & some of it isn't clear to view. The daughter of the alleged victim said she went to the police department to have the charges dropped but... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2019
Contact a criminal defense attorney ASAP. It is probably best to hire one who practices law in or near the county where the charges occurred.
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Involuntarily committed by a physician under a 10-13 for a suicide attempt. After stabilization in an ICU one must be evaluated by an authorized psychiatric facility. The closest bed space was apparently 85 miles away. The Sheriff's Office was called to transport, but apparently could not, so... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2019
You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of the case in detail and present you with any options you may have. Without seeing the paperwork involved or knowing all the details it is difficult to provide a response. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
answered on Mar 2, 2019
As a general matter, an attorney could evaluate whether a cause of action might arise on an alternate theory whose statute of limitations is longer. Also as a general matter, an attorney could evaluate if a claimant could fall under certain exceptions based on being a minor or discovery of a... View More
I have pictures of my son on his eye with the outbreak and I have proof of when I had my son we were clean (no std no infections nothing at all) jan/feb 2017. Started dating Ex partner may 2017. And starting haveing weird symptoms and went to get checked for a UTI infection and found out I had Hsv.... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2019
Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Assn in your county--they give free consults.
My brother has mental health issues that have become so severe he now believes his dreams are really happening and he also suffers from extreme paranoia. He refuses to seek any kind of mental help. He has not been a danger to himself, but he did abuse his ex wife. I don’t have any proof of that... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2019
You can get an adult guardianship if you can prove that he cannot care for himself. Talk to local attorneys where he lives and discuss with them your chances of getting him declared incompetent and taking guardianship over him.
he received 3 staples in his head and we were not notified and he cant remember what happened, do we have a case?
answered on Jan 4, 2019
You should consult with an attorney who can review the case with you and determine if this is worth pursuing. Most attorneys offer a free consultation. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
answered on Nov 15, 2018
There is no set person that has to take over responsibility for a parent who has had a stroke. Assuming the parent has a good relationship with their children they would likely step up to help, but they are not required to by law. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
What is the Georgia law about a person being suicidal. I have been told that we in Ems in Georgia cannot force a suicidal patient to be transported to hospital for evaluation.
answered on Nov 2, 2018
A person can be involuntary committed by a medical facility if they are an imminent threat of committing harm to themselves or others.
I have a 1 year old son who is in daycare. About 3 weeks ago my son had lice. I called the daycare and made them aware of the situation. My sons nurse informed me that he got the lice from another child in class when i called the daycare i asked had another child had lice. They informed me that... View More
answered on May 22, 2018
You would have to show they knew the other kid had lice. But yes, you could make a claim against them. However they may not be happy to have your youth in that daycare, so make alternate daycare plans. Contact a member of the Ga.Trial Lawyers Assn for your county--they give free consults.
answered on Jan 19, 2018
In Georgia, a person may appoint an 18 year old person as his health care agent in an advance directive for health care.
Im assuming that he signed something that waived his rights to a paternity test? We are trying to figure out our options, as well as find out if the child is his, before we also get forced (possibly) into paying for healthcare for this child as well.
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answered on Sep 12, 2017
Yes, he can be made to pay insurance irrespective of legitimation. Paternity and child support are separate from legitimation and visitation issues.
I was in a car accident and saw a chiropractor. They have twice given me a card for a specific lawyer and strongly encouraged me to sue my insurance company to cover the cost of my treatment and pain/suffering. After receiving what seems to be a very overinflated bill, I spoke with chiropractic... View More
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answered on Aug 18, 2017
Your "spider senses" are working very well. There are too many of these folks who "connect" their patients with a lawyer who sues for soft tissue injury.
I'd change to another chiropractor.
I have seen similar instances that started with a... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2017
They should, but they usually only grease the squeaky wheel. Complain. See if that helps.
Any personal injury lawyer can tell you that medical bills are negotiable, with hospitals.
As a last resort, offer to pay $25 per month, and they likely will have to take it, if the money is not there.
Trying to find out if I should be concern with fact that my 13yr old little girl's shoulder pops out of place from almost any thing from just rolling over,she takes a lot of steroids for her allergys.We have taken her to childrens hospital and they say something about growing pains,I found out... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2017
Medical malpractice cases are quite complex. I recommend that you get your daughter assessed by an orthopedic specialists. If there are issues related to growth and maturity, you may see if an evaluation by and endocrinologist is in order. For an attorney to take on a medical malpractice cases,... View More
I visited A Preferred Women's Health Center on November 18, 2016 to to get help with an unwanted/unwanted pregnancy. I made my payment to the facility before being seen by a doctor(their policy). They did some blood and urine test on me and later asked me to take have an ultrasound there,... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2017
I'm hearing they did what was appropriate. You didn't say what the surgery was. If you think you may have a case contact an attorney that offers free consultations.
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