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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
My wife and I were at a wedding and during the reception we were handed bubbles and a smoke grenade thing. The wedding planner assistants told us to pull the pin and hold it out from us. It was dark outside, around 11:00pm. When my wife pulled the pin, the smoke started but then after about 15... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
This situation sounds painful and frustrating, especially since it happened while trying to enjoy a wedding. The key thing here is that the wedding planner or their assistants gave instructions that may not have been correct or safe, which led to your wife's injuries. If those instructions... View More
My wife and I were at a wedding and during the reception we were handed bubbles and a smoke grenade thing. The wedding planner assistants told us to pull the pin and hold it out from us. It was dark outside, around 11:00pm. When my wife pulled the pin, the smoke started but then after about 15... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. I'm sorry about the accident. I hope your wife is okay. You mention not wanting to upset the bride's family. If a claim is initiated, there is no controlling the direction it takes, in terms of one... View More
I'm participating in a clinical trial, we're at a point where we return only once a week to do a single blood draw. On one of these blood draws a few days ago a woman do the draws aggressively stuck me in the arm, causing a shooting pain down my arm, she then wiggled the needle around in... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2024
Yes this could be a malpractice case.
First: 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.
Second: the harm must be sufficient to warrant a malpractice case.... View More
I'm participating in a clinical trial, we're at a point where we return only once a week to do a single blood draw. On one of these blood draws a few days ago a woman do the draws aggressively stuck me in the arm, causing a shooting pain down my arm, she then wiggled the needle around in... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2024
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The short answer to your question is that they could be liable. In terms of a viable case, that could depend on damages. You could consult with attorneys to discuss further. Based on what you describe, it looks... View More
I've been harassed by women using megaphones to insult me on my street, breaking into my house while I'm gone or asleep. There's been theft, vandalism, identity theft, assault, harrassement, utility theft, and someone has put some kind of two way audio setup so that they can talk to... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2024
Dealing with harassment and lack of police support can be incredibly frustrating and frightening. In your situation, gathering as much evidence as possible is crucial. Document every incident in detail, including dates, times, and descriptions of the events. Photographs, videos, and audio... View More
This happened in 2022 and it’s now 2024. And now my name is coming up to the state to be put on EDL LIST. I just got letter in . The mail. To file an appeal. To challenge the allegations. It’s been way over a year. And the company got bought out. Can they do this
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answered on May 11, 2024
Based on Missouri's regulations for the Employee Disqualification List (EDL), the time frame for a senior facility to provide a statement to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is as follows:
1. The facility must provide a written statement to the DHSS within 30 days of... View More
To my spine it doesn't work stopped working when it started moving keep calling leaving messages finally got a hold of Dr. Scott's office he won't take it out until my A1C is 8 or under didn't need it to be that way when he put it in
answered on Apr 15, 2024
If you have doubts on the advice the doctor is giving you, seek out a second opinion.
As to the moving of the device, if it moved due to a breach of the standard of care, there may be a case. Not all bad results are malpractice. Additionally, the nature and extent of your harm due to any... 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 Sep 7, 2024
Your post is hard to follow. Please rephrase. I am not sure if there is a pending case against you or a judgment and if a garnishment has been filed.
After being told she was on a roster with my name I called the police station. They said they'd taken care of it but I lost my job and it's still on there. I can't get another job with fingerprinted backgrounds. This has kept me from any good work.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with a very difficult situation. First, you should consider contacting the police department again to ensure they have correctly updated your records and that your name has been cleared from any false charges. If the police fail to resolve the issue, you may need... View More
My ex created a fake document and has used it on more than one occasion to have my child taken from me. I told the officers several times that we were in litigation and there was no custody order. I was not allowed to see the document that was being shown to them. I also told them that my ex was... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2024
You may have grounds to sue the county sheriff's department for the wrongful removal of your child. Given that the officers acted on a fake document, despite your warnings and the existing information about your ex's abusive history, their actions could be seen as negligent or even a... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2024
You didn’t ask a legal question. If you’ve been sued and served don’t ignore the case. You want to avoid a default judgment. You didn’t indicate whether this might be a scam or if you previously incurred the debt.
I understand that there may not be damage afterwards BUT there should be consequences. I contacted the dental board and waiting to hear back from an attorney. I think anyone with a small child could see my ANGER from this. They drugged my child for NO reason. I’m not the one to sue but in this... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2023
It absolutely is Malpractice. The issue is, what is the value of the harm.
He was on a motorcycle goin estimate 15 mph over speed limit. Woman ran red light and he hit the side of her car and it killed him. She has 5 previous dwi's, 3+ driving on suspended/revoked and was driving on suspended/revoked when she killed him. I don't think she had insurance.... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2023
The criminal charges, if any, will be at the discretion of the Prosecuting Attorney. It takes time for them to file the charges because they have to gather evidence and determine the appropriate charge(s) to ensure conviction. The family will likely be contacted to provide a victim impact statement... View More
Yes it's causing me personal problems in this Media stuff they use the name Karen I'm not happy with that it's discrimination and there's no need to use the word Karen for these people it's my name
answered on Nov 2, 2023
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It might be difficult to argue this as discrimination - it isn't a matter of unequal treatment based on race, religion, gender, etc. It's basically a matter of a name getting drawn into slang usage. Good luck
i had insurnsces on my truck just not my car
answered on Aug 27, 2023
I'm sorry about your accident. A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and if you have been served with papers, you'll need to respond promptly. It's going to be difficult for attorneys to offer their services to you - this site isn't... View More
when being layed off I asked if my health insurance will still be active and I received a verbal yes same day I was informed of being laid off. I never received any emails or letters in the mail or phone calls to inform me my insurance was being discontinued. Ended up following up with doctors and... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
If you chose to continue your health insurance coverage under COBRA and timely paid your premiums, your claim would be for breach of contract against your health insurance company, the contract being the health insurance policy.
Lawyer keeps telling me he hasn’t heard back from them. Every time I call he’s on vacation.
answered on Jul 9, 2023
That’s a question you should ask your attorney, who knows what has been done and if the case has been set for a trial yet.
After a car accident, I file a 3rd party claim against the at fault driver (insurance company agrees their insured is at fault). My vehicle is deemed a total loss and is grossly undervalued. The insurance company refuses to alter their offer and doesn't seem to understand the rarity of my... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2023
Missouri follows the "American Rule" regarding attorney's fees. In a lawsuit for negligence, you aren't entitled to attorney's fees.
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