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answered on Jul 4, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. There wasn't a question included, but it's clear you're wondering about your legal rights. Hopefully, you should receive your records without delay if everything was in order with the request (authorizations or any other forms), and it was made to the... View More 
answered on Jul 5, 2024
Medical clips are generally inert and rarely cause harm to a patient. In some cases, leaving medical clips inside a patient may not be a departure from the accepted standard of care. Even if it is, in most cases, leaving medical clips behind inside a patient will not cause injuries sufficient to... View More
My daughter has spent the last year trying to understand why her mother had a reaction after her reclast infusion on 3/27/23. We are trying to understand why she had the reaction by comparing apples to apples, which we cannot do because her medical record information does not match the clinical... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Before turning to attorneys, it could be worth checking if the records are maintained by a single entity. Ordinarily, with a properly completed authorization, you should be able to obtain records. If the doctors or other medical providers maintain separate recordkeeping and billing operations than... View More
25/100mg would have been more than enough for pain...intentional overdose
answered on Apr 20, 2024
I'm very sorry for the loss of your wife. Based on the brief post, it seems likely you are wondering about your legal rights. You could try to set up a consult with med mal/wrongful death law firms to discuss further. Most firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In addition... View More
death cert says natural causues..not true..some doctors agreed with me ...overdose
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
You should speak to a civil plaintiff attorney that specializes in medical Malpractice. Some of the bigger firms have lawyers on staff who are also medical professionals. Using you to request medical records on behalf of your wife they should be able to assess whether their is a viable case to... View More
It happened in 2022 and since then a series of events happened including domestic violence on me (the mother by the father). I need to know what actions can I take against the father and his girl friend. My daughter is in High School and she is always traumatized that the woman may harm her
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
You need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney who has extensive domestic violence trial experience. The attorney will help you to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against both the father and his girlfriend. Criminal charges against both may also be possible, but that will require... View More
It’s not because of contracting Covid but because they didn’t do enough to care for a high risk patient and then patient lost organs, health, career, etc.
answered on Feb 15, 2024
The best way to answer your question would be to reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a consultation. Most law firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In terms of your theory related to COVID, that's something that would involve further review. No one here could offer an... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2024
Injury is generally a necessary component of a tort (personal injury)-based case. Without knowing more details, it's not clear what someone would base such a case on, unless it's primarily based on emotional trauma (or something similar along those lines). Someone could always sue;... View More
I just starting questioning my attorney on why it’s taking so long to receive my settlement money. We settled 7 wks ago. He claimed he was paying medial liens. I called them and they all said no one ever called them. Then he said he needs to deposit the check in the trustee Acct. It’s been... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2024
This is a tough one, since I don't know who your lawyer is and if he/she is honorable. That being said, if you were on Medicare or Medicaid, especially Medicaid, it can take up to several months to determine the Medicaid lien. If the delay is about unpaid medical bills then 7 weeks is too long... View More
Hiding legal certified mail ,false testimony ,preparing false court orders lie about hearing adjournment preparing false motion decisions and getting it designed by court staff
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
For matters involving healthcare negligence and legal misconduct in New Jersey, you have several avenues for submitting your brief and raising these concerns.
Firstly, if your case is already within the legal system, you should file any relevant documents with the court handling your case.... View More
Claim against me for a car accident I was in last year. The issue is I was never in accident. I followed up with my insurance today and they claim the other parties lawyer , car insurance and police department won’t release accident report to my car insurance? I’m very confused and just don’t... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2023
The cheapest option may be to stay in contact with your insurance carrier regarding the claim. If they are a reputable carrier, they will likely look into the matter. Insurance company claim departments verify claims made against their policyholders. A costlier option could be to retain an attorney... View More
Claim against me for a car accident I was in last year. The issue is I was never in accident. I followed up with my insurance today and they claim the other parties lawyer , car insurance and police department won’t release accident report to my car insurance? I’m very confused and just don’t... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2023
Your insurance company is required to keep you informed and provide to you information.
Unfortunately, even though you do not want to be bothered, this is something that can happen. You should be able to obtain from the insurance company the claim made by the allegedly injured person.... View More
I have a lawsuit against family members where I am nearing the end of discovery. the defendants have not conducted any discovery which led to their pleadings being struck without prejudice. I filed a second motion to strike with prejudice and the courts filed an order stating the court will dismiss... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
My suggestion is that you meet with / retain a lawyer to take over the handling of your matter since I am not sure that you understand the legal significance of your actions or the court's response to it. You served discovery requests on the other side and presumably, they answered your... View More
It is very hard to stay calm and think correctly in a home invasion given several factors: emotions, fear, not knowing the robber(s) intent to harm, kill, rape or kidnap, and the element of surprise is on their side to conquer. You don't know if they have weapons on them: knife, mace, gun, and... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
In New Jersey, the use of force in self-defense, including deadly force, is generally permissible when you reasonably believe such force is necessary to protect yourself or others from imminent harm. The state's laws allow for the use of force in your home under the "Castle... View More
I was waiting for information from my town before I filed a claim. The town said I filed too late. How can I request approval for late filing?
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
If you haven't filed the Tort Claims Notice within 90 days, your only choice is to file a Motion for Leave to file a Late Tort Claims Notice in the Superior Court. These are only granted by the Court sparingly for exceptional circumstances. I suggest that you speak with an attorney about this.
answered on Sep 24, 2023
If someone from the FBI is electronically harassing you without proper authorization, you can file a suit against the individual in civil court in the county where the individual resides or where the harassment occurred.
You can also report them within the FBI if they are using government... View More
just wondering if my lawyer is doing right by me after reading reviews online im scared i wont receive my settlement as the lawyer has already recieved it 3 months ago and wont release my funds thank you
answered on Aug 24, 2023
No one here can make any judgements as to what is causing the delay. Only your attorney could advise on that. As a GENERAL matter, when it comes to releasing funds, a common cause of delays could involve negotiation and settlement of liens with medical providers or other entities. But that's... View More
is wrong with me causing me to have accident of FALL.
answered on Jul 31, 2023
I'm sorry about your fall. I hope you're okay. The denial could be any number of reasons. An attorney would need to see the paperwork to offer more definite guidance. If the denial is related to liability issues, it roughly means they don't feel their insured is responsible for your... View More
My friend and I were at Applebee's when she had 2 double shots of tequila and a Margherita. As I was walking her out of Applebee's and to my car, I had to adjust my grip (I was helping her walk) when she fell and hit her head on the sidewalk. She's now saying I assaulted her. Help me please!
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answered on Jul 19, 2023
If this happened in New Jersey, and a complaint was filed against you for a Temporary Restraining Order, then you really need to retain and experienced matrimonial attorney with extensive domestic violence trial experience. If there are also separate charges against you for assault in municipal or... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2023
It could depend on how you broke your hand. If you broke it as a visitor, parent, contractor, or similar-type capacity, you would need to show some form of negligence on the part of the facility that led to the broken hand. If you broke your hand in the capacity of an employee, that might be a... View More
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