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I visited a hospital ER for vertigo treatment, which included an IV. While there, I needed to use the restroom and, despite my dizziness, was allowed to go alone. After using the bathroom, I lost balance and fell, resulting in severe pain. Nurses rushed in to help, and I had to insist on an X-ray,... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Your situation may constitute medical negligence, as the hospital had a duty to ensure your safety, especially given your dizziness. Allowing you to go to the restroom unattended could be seen as a breach of that duty, directly leading to your fall and subsequent injury. However, proving negligence... View More
She makes me work 48hrs without a break with a Alzhimers Patient, then go to a dying man that has maybe a week left knowing we are not able to sleep. I have been working for 2 and a half weeks with no day off. We work 12 hour shifts
answered on Oct 25, 2024
In almost all cases, businesses must pay hourly employees overtime - time and a half - for hours worked over 40 in one workweek. This applies to home health agencies as well.
However, there are some exceptions. You should contact a local labor and employment attorney for more details... View More
I was injured and went to an orthopedic surgeon who did two surgeries a partial shoulder replacement using allograft and then a subsequent arthroscopy to release my shoulder because they thought it was frozen shoulder. My range of motion wouldn't increase no matter how much PT I did and I kept... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
I am sorry to hear about your situation.
If the statute of limitations has not yet passed, you may sue for negligence. Medical lawsuits are difficult and expensive. Attorneys who take these cases generally do so on a contingency basis, investing their own time and money into a case and... View More
I have proof of a pseudomeningocele (collection of a csf leak .cerebro spinal fluid) on many MRIs. I also have h.o.d.(Hypertrophic olivary degeneration) which has no cure. It may also be asymptomatic (no symptoms) as opposed to the csf leak which I have all the symptoms. But whenever I go to the... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
Sorry to hear what you're going through. It sounds like you need appropriate medical treatment, not a medical malpractice attorney. A malpractice lawsuit will not get you the medical treatment you claim to need for your condition. If you cannot afford insurance on the Exchange, you may be... View More
I have proof of a pseudomeningocele (collection of a csf leak .cerebro spinal fluid) on many MRIs. I also have h.o.d.(Hypertrophic olivary degeneration) which has no cure. It may also be asymptomatic (no symptoms) as opposed to the csf leak which I have all the symptoms. But whenever I go to the... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. You've probably already been searching online for New York med mal law firms. Although there isn't an attorney referral section here, the closest thing could be the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, which lists law firms by area of practice and region.... View More
Had a phone appointment and doctor hung up in 1 min. And said he gave a diagnosis and treatment plan which none of those are possible in a min. Which caused months of prolonged health care
answered on Oct 21, 2024
Yes, you should hire an attorney if you believe a doctor falsely updated your medical records. Altering medical records, especially if it leads to prolonged health issues, can be considered medical malpractice or fraud. An attorney can help gather evidence to prove the records were falsified and... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
Yes. The standard of proof for an arrest is relatively low; the fact that the person may not be mentally sound is a defense to the charge, but not something that would prevent the charge from actually being made. Once the case makes it to court, the individual's attorney could then assert... View More
I had a hair transplant procedure at Virginia Surgical Center in Virginia Beach. They’ve been exposed recently for performing unlicensed surgical procedures. I was not aware at the time of my procedure that these individuals lacked medical education, training, and licensure.
I am... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
I recommend that you consult with a lawyer who handles plaintiffs' work in the Virginia Beach area. Make sure that you preserve all evidence (photos, etc.) of these issues, as well as of your medical appointment itself (bills, etc.). There's no shortage of firms handling such work. You... View More
I want to just file one POA that covers everything including Healthcare decisions
answered on Oct 15, 2024
Most people have two Powers of Attorney documents produced, a Health Care POA and a Financial POA. This is because they are very distinct roles, one is for health care and the other is for financial. A Financial POA can be filed at the County Register of Deeds Office. The Health Care POA can be... View More
out of pocket bill pay i told him i was on massheath and due to me being a
passenger of a yellow cab accident 3 days prior they could not see me so then i ask could i see the policy
for my denial of service and was told it would take to long to find it so i asked could he please... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2024
A Massachusetts attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your post contains much information about disabilities, discrimination, the ADA, and other issues.
You should check with a Massachusetts attorney on this, but I believe Massachusetts may be a... View More
We have video from. That night and documents that they don't know we have because they kept it out of their reports. I asked to ho home several times and was told no I could not leave. What should I do
answered on Oct 8, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry for your ordeal. I hope you're okay. You ask what you should do - you could consult with a local attorney to see if it's possible to arrange a free initial consult to look into your situation... View More
Hbot does not claim any specific benefits and is done at anti aging clinics and gyms and other places. Can I rent the chamber by the hour without being sued? I have an llc...which is worth nothing (my business is small) so if they sued the company they wouldn't get anything. Also does home... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I would advise against offering services to the public without first looking whether there are licenses or credentials needed for such activity. I don't think that a homeowner's policy would cover such... View More
It's a form of misconduct and I am pretty sure someone walked past the house and took my picture with their phone that I didn't know
answered on Oct 4, 2024
It could depend on the policies of the agency and how aggressively they might handle such a situation. The employment law attorneys here would know this best (it's posted under "Health Care Law"), but you're awaiting a response for a week. Until you consult with an employment... View More
The caregiver brought her back from an appointment and left her alone while using her walker on the sloped driveway. She fell and broke her arm and has been hospitalized since. This happened on 8-20-2024. We have all kinds of surveillance videos of what happened and they are deeply disturbing. The... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Based on the details you provided, you may have grounds for legal action against the caregiver and the agency responsible for her care (Home Watch Caregivers). The caregiver's negligence, such as leaving your mother alone on a sloped driveway and being distracted on the phone, could be key to... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, the first thing to check could be the terms of the policy. If it clearly spells out coverage for hearing aids, that could be the simplest and most direct... View More
The only reason I knew I had the outstandng balance was because I tried to make appointment and was told I could not coe in until i took care of the bill. They sent me statement. But it was three years old, no late fees, has not been turned over to collections or never have they called me for... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Sounds like they have been very passive in collecting this outstanding bill. It is typical for many service providers to decline to perform new services when they have not been paid for past services. Nobody likes to work for free. If you can pay this outstanding bill, you should. If you are... View More
The only reason I knew I had the outstandng balance was because I tried to make appointment and was told I could not coe in until i took care of the bill. They sent me statement. But it was three years old, no late fees, has not been turned over to collections or never have they called me for... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
It would be helpful for you to have an EOB or denial (if applicable) from the insurance carrier if the surgery was processed by insurance. The basis of a denial or partial denial could be relevant in determining a patient's obligations in paying the bill (medical necessity, failure to provide... View More
've been going to my primary doctor for the last several years for extreme pain and weakness and nonstop burning in both of of my arms. My doctor thought I had maybe a pinched nerve and sent me for a CAT scan, which showed nothing. I went for carpal tunnel testing which was an a painful... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
It is common - especially given the fact that warning labels can change, and that all doctors may not routinely perform a full spectrum of lab work as was the case with your new doctor filling in for the other's maternity leave. A medical professional could make a better assessment of your... View More
My doctor knows I have hear issues, but to no avail he only provides me with medication not Cardiologist.
answered on Oct 17, 2024
The issue of "triple bypass surgery could have been avoided with intervention of a cardiologist" is not a "given." It could be a key issue in a case where medical experts for one side would need to argue why this IS LIKELY to be true, and medical experts for the other side would... View More
I been looking for a lawyer but they said I need a specific one a lawyer told me about this website to try it out and hopefully I find one
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answered on Oct 12, 2024
Your friend may have been talking about the section here for searching for attorneys by region and practice area. It's the tab above labelled "Find a Lawyer." You could supplement your own independent attorney searches with that. You could also look into the attorney referral... View More
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