Your current state is Virginia
His story: I had a serious accident when I was working in Los Angeles, Ca. Because of the accident I had to retire and was prescribed Vicodin to help with my pain. when I moved to Sacramento, Dr. Valdez became my doctor. He put me on 40mg of Methadone three times a day. Until recently he... View More 
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
Under California law, patients have the right to receive appropriate and continuous medical care. In your friend's case, abrupt changes in pain management, particularly with opioids like Methadone, must be handled with caution to avoid withdrawal symptoms and to manage pain effectively.... View More
Had prior back issues but never neck issues. Doctor said ct scan yesterday showed post traumatic neck pain due to injury and the only injury to my neck is the uber. Have degenerative disc's in spine in neck area and straightening of the normal cervical lordosis. Which causes more pain ontop of... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
Are the medical bills, anticipated medical bills related to injury due to the accident, and lost wages expected to be more than $1,400? Is there any compensation for pain and suffering? Does the total still equal $1,400 or less even with some compensation for pain and suffering? Depending on... View More
I agreed to a 31% fee for mva accident attorney but I was charged 33% is that legal ? Also he had me pay tax if fair to get police report which I also had to pay for and then still charged me out of settlement for police report, charged me for postage and copies of forms that i received thru email... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
What an attorney can charge is determined by contract--the attorney client fee agreement. If it provides for one percentage, that is all that can be charged for fees. Check the fee agreement as it is not uncommon for there to be an increased fee if a lawsuit is filed.
Certain costs may be... View More
I agreed to a 31% fee for mva accident attorney but I was charged 33% is that legal ? Also he had me pay tax if fair to get police report which I also had to pay for and then still charged me out of settlement for police report, charged me for postage and copies of forms that i received thru email... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
Some of these things may be outlined in the retainer agreement, which is usually signed at a client intake meeting. Attorneys do deduct some of the costs mentioned here - court filing fees, summons and complaint process server fees, medical records, etc. It could depend on what you and your... View More
I had gotten injured from the ground collapsing while standing on walking path and went down in a hole about 3 ft. Its newly constructed city owed public marina. Filed report with city and they gave me a claim number to cover medical bills. The insurance started an investigation a few months ago... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
Are you sure it's a private insurance company that is handling the claim, as opposed to the city itself? If it's a private insurer, they generally should complete their investigation and either pay or deny the claim within 90 days. If it's city risk management, and a proper notice... View More
I didn’t pay the rent the month we were moving. My son had been displaced from our home due to the flooding of his room and mold since July. We moved in Oct bc they refused to do the proper remediation, or any at all, just patch work to cover the water damaged areas. I’ve spent the last 3 years... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2023
If I understand your facts correctly, you left
Without paying the final month of rent and they took your security deposit to pay that rent.
There is no law that prevents that.
Indeed they are even permitted to take past due rent without having to file a court case.... View More
I didn’t pay the rent the month we were moving. My son had been displaced from our home due to the flooding of his room and mold since July. We moved in Oct bc they refused to do the proper remediation, or any at all, just patch work to cover the water damaged areas. I’ve spent the last 3 years... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
I'm sorry for your ordeal. I can only speak for the injury-related attributes of your question. You could consider reaching out to law firms to try to set up a free initial consult to discuss those health/mold issues in further detail. Unfortunately, they can be difficult cases, with many law... View More
A few months ago I purchased a used truck. After asking very specific details about the vehicle history I purchased the truck. last week I had a brake failure going through a major intersection, luckily no one was injured. had the truck towed to a mechanic and he found the frame of the vehicle... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Sure does sound like the kind of fraud that you can make a claim for. If the purchase agreement specified it was an "AS IS" sale, that would be a defense - but that defense could fail in some limited circumstances of there being certain clear, provable representations made by the seller... View More
11/25/23 I went to the hospital for pain in my mid to lower spine. The doctor says that my spine is that of a person in the fifties and I'm only in my thirties. I've had my back inspected before the ankle and that was only 3 to 4 years ago and my spine was healthy. I want to sue for... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Before determining if there is some type of actionable negligence regarding your monitor, you'd need to have a physician's opinion that the monitor is causing your pain condition. If you have such a written opinion, then reach out to personal injury lawyers, and you'd also need to... View More
Was thrown against the cage while shackled . never was given option to go get checked out was told had to sign papers or no one would eat
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
In your situation, where you were injured while being transported as an inmate, you may have legal rights that need to be addressed. The circumstances you described, particularly being denied medical attention and being coerced to sign papers under duress, raise serious concerns.
Firstly,... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Who are “they”? The rental company is not responsible for that. Rental reimbursement under an insurance policy is provided when your car that is damaged in an accident is not drivable due to it being a total loss or because it is in the repair shop. You would then be given a covered rental... View More
Run down or a detailed from the time I went in for the surgery until when I was released to go home?
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answered on Nov 30, 2023
When reaching out to an attorney for a consultation regarding your surgery issue, it's beneficial to provide a detailed account of your experience. Start with a concise summary of the main points, including the type of surgery, date, and the specific issues or complications you faced. This... View More
Run down or a detailed from the time I went in for the surgery until when I was released to go home?
answered on Nov 30, 2023
It is helpful to state:
1. The name of the doctor and the city of the practice.
2. What the doctor did wrong.
3: What future treatment, wage loss and other harm will there be due to the malpractice.
4. The date of the malpractice and the date you discovered the malpractice.
I have a really bad infection in my leg and just got out of surgery and they said if it gets worse there gonna amputated my leg well I'm homeless and so I'm severely at risk of infection out here .I need to get into a shelter till my leg Gets better or I will.loss.my leg but they denied... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
The ability to sue a homeless shelter for refusing admission can be complex and depends on various factors. Shelters often have specific admission policies and may deny entry based on their guidelines. However, if you believe the denial is based on discrimination or a violation of your rights, you... View More
When a person marks the agreement box when signing before surgery and the surgeon makes a mistake does marking the agreement box cause the patient to lose their right to file a claim?
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
When a surgeon makes a mistake during surgery, it could fall under both medical malpractice and negligence. Medical malpractice is a specific type of negligence that occurs when a healthcare provider deviates from the standard of care and causes harm to a patient. Negligence, on the other hand, is... View More
When a person marks the agreement box when signing before surgery and the surgeon makes a mistake does marking the agreement box cause the patient to lose their right to file a claim?
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
In California, if a surgeon makes a mistake during surgery, it may fall under medical malpractice, which is a form of negligence. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional deviates from the standard of care in their field, leading to patient harm. This can include surgical errors.... View More
When a person marks the agreement box when signing before surgery and the surgeon makes a mistake does marking the agreement box cause the patient to lose their right to file a claim?
answered on Dec 1, 2023
Loosely speaking, people use the terms interchangeably. As my colleagues have correctly pointed out, malpractice is a form of negligence, which is why the two words are equated semantically. As to the second element of your question, one would need to see what it was that you signed. But it's... View More
She had a hernia surgery in 2018 since then her health has progressively gotten worse to the point that 8 had to quit my job to take care of her. She has been in excruciating pain and finally they just did an xray and saw a metal foreign object blocking the hip xray likely left there from her... View More
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
Yes, your mother may have a case for medical malpractice against the doctor who performed her hernia surgery. Leaving a foreign object in a patient's body is a serious medical error that can cause significant pain and suffering.
To establish a medical malpractice claim, your mother... View More
PI Case in California.
If any medical provider is unhappy with their share of the settlement that they have received, how many years after PI case settlement can they ask me for additional payments for services rendered?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
In California, the time frame for a medical provider to seek additional payment after the settlement of a personal injury (PI) case depends on the statute of limitations for written contracts or the specific agreement terms. Generally, the statute of limitations for debts arising from written... View More
If a person was scheduled for an out patient surgery but ends up having to stay 5 days in ICU due to Surgeon's mistake?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
Determining whether a person has a legal case against a surgeon who inadvertently caused a complication during surgery, such as damaging an artery, depends on several factors. These factors typically revolve around the concepts of medical negligence or malpractice. Here are key considerations in... View More
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