How can I go to my local hospital with no insurance (except emergency Medicaid) and get the treatment I need. How can I convince the doctors that I have a c.s.f. leak (cerebrospinal fluid)and for them to give me an E.B.P. (epidural blood patch)It is a life threatening emergency because after that... Read more »
answered on May 17, 2023
Sorry to hear what you're going through. Generally speaking, you cannot present to an emergency room (or for that matter any medical facility) and force them to treat your own self-diagnosis. Based upon your clinical presentation and medical history, a physician will reach his or her own... Read more »
They put her to sleep did not give her any treatment,her shoulder is out of place and she is a lot of pain ,she need help
answered on May 16, 2023
Addendum - If this matter involves any public agencies or entities, it would be advisable to seek guidance without further delay. Public agencies or entities could involve short notice of claim requirements (in other words, very short deadlines to initiate claims) - seek the guidance of an attorney... Read more »
With the surgery and winning judgement against trucker I was to have full medical for my jaw injury. For life.Yes it was 31 years ago and I have been in need for more surgery but I dint have my lawyers name then or how to collect fir my surgery . If U dint remember lawyers name ir trucking company... Read more »
answered on May 4, 2023
You could check with the court where the case was handled. You could also check department of motor vehicle records for accident reports, which from your description, would have passed the threshold to file a report of motor vehicle accident. You indicate MORE surgery. If you have any leads to the... Read more »
With the surgery and winning judgement against trucker I was to have full medical for my jaw injury. For life.Yes it was 31 years ago and I have been in need for more surgery but I dint have my lawyers name then or how to collect fir my surgery . If U dint remember lawyers name ir trucking company... Read more »
answered on May 4, 2023
If you actually prevailed in your lawsuit and obtained a judgment against the defendant trucking company, a copy of the judgment should be on file with the clerk's office of the county in which your lawsuit was brought. Given how old the case is, it is likely in archives and would need to be... Read more »
The surgery was in Miami
answered on Apr 27, 2023
Leaving a medical instrument within a patient's body can certainly constitute malpractice IF the instrument was supposed to have been removed following the operation. Surgical clips, however, are routinely used to control bleeding and are purposefully left in place for that reason (and because... Read more »
The surgery was in Miami
answered on Apr 27, 2023
In terms of your question of what you should do, that is an individual decision. Maybe the best way to answer the question is to reach out to attorneys to discuss. Free initial consults are typical in the industry for such cases. My colleagues have raised good points in terms of the extent of harm... Read more »
When a psychiatrist uses the wrong judgement in prescribing medication
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Psychiatric cases are handled like any other malpractice lawsuit. The plaintiff must demonstrate a departure from the accepted standard of psychiatric care; and that the departure from care was a substantial factor in causing an injury. An error in judgment is a valid defense to any malpractice... Read more »
Would like to find an attorney that could talk in camera about the situation of undocumented workers injured in the working place.
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
One way to find an attorney who may be able to speak to this issue is to research law firms or legal organizations that specialize in immigration law, workers' compensation law, or labor law. Many of these firms may have attorneys who are knowledgeable about the challenges that undocumented... Read more »
No transportation they want her to use her Medicaid and to see her regular doctor and I never heard that before a lawyer gets the insurance doctor and gets the transportation she fell in restaurant
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Insurance doctors may be involved on some types of cases (no-fault or workers' comp). For general injuries such as slip and fall cases, the claimant may use their regular insurance and health care providers within that network. Keep in mind that at the conclusion of a case, the insurance... Read more »
No transportation they want her to use her Medicaid and to see her regular doctor and I never heard that before a lawyer gets the insurance doctor and gets the transportation she fell in restaurant
answered on Apr 6, 2023
Your question is unclear. Oftentimes, personal injury attorneys will arrange to have their clients evaluated by a physician for an "independent" evaluation, separate and apart from an evaluation for purposes of treatment. Likewise, in a personal injury lawsuit, the defendant is entitled... Read more »
I’ve read it’s illegal for someone to have herpes and not disclose that before getting intimate. I only ever found out because he is carrying around a bottle of the pills and I confronted him. How do I pursue charges for this?
answered on Mar 30, 2023
If you wish to press criminal charges against the individual (having intercourse while you are knowingly infected is a misdemeanor), you would have to report the matter to the police and see if they are willing to pursue. With regard to pursuing a civil lawsuit against the individual, if the... Read more »
FDNY broke a hydrant after putting out a fire. The streets were flooded, Catch Basins and Sewers were clogged and there was no where for water to drain but into our all our basements causing extensive damage. Comptrollers Office just rejected our claims. Three property owners filed claims with the... Read more »
answered on Mar 27, 2023
Sorry to hear what happened to your property. Before you can formally sue a municipality such as the City of New York for negligence, you must first file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the occurrence. Once you've filed a Notice of Claim (a prerequisite to any lawsuit), you have 1 year... Read more »
I was in car accident on 2021 at 100% NOT my fault. Other driver is already in prison. My injuries were severe. I had broken ankle broken femur bone hip and 3 broken ribs on left side of my body. It took me more than year to heal. I still have problem with lifting heavy objects and standing for... Read more »
answered on Mar 23, 2023
Sorry to hear what you went through. The "value" of any case is determined by a number of factors, including liability (who's at fault), damages (the nature and extent of your injuries) and oftentimes insurance coverage (both from the defendant's insurance and potentially your... Read more »
I was in car accident on 2021 at 100% NOT my fault. Other driver is already in prison. My injuries were severe. I had broken ankle broken femur bone hip and 3 broken ribs on left side of my body. It took me more than year to heal. I still have problem with lifting heavy objects and standing for... Read more »
answered on Mar 23, 2023
If you do not think the settlement amount adequately compensates you for your pain and suffering, you should reject the settlement offer.
In a serious injury like yours, sometimes it is useful to stage a mock summary jury trial or two to see what a disinterested group reflective of a jury... Read more »
To what extent should licensed Professional Engineers and Certified Technologists serve in Responsible Charge of standards development to protect the public?
answered on Mar 22, 2023
Those standards are there to protect the public. Professional Engineers are usually well qualified to develop standards due to their experience in real world settings. At the same time, there are also other highly qualified technical professionals who are well suited to develop standards, without... Read more »
I had a medical malpractice settlement money when i was a minor. My mother didn't tell me about my settlement money until i found out by a family member at 30-year-old. From what i understand is that my mother created a trust bank account when i was a minor and she is a trustee of that... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2023
If you had a medical malpractice lawsuit as a minor, the Court would have had to approve any settlement and would have issued an Infant Compromise Order. The Infant Compromise Order would have directed the settlement proceeds to be deposited in a bank account held jointly by an officer of the bank... Read more »
What legal action can I take on her behalf?
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Sorry to hear what happened to your mother. Whether your mom might have a viable case will depend on whether the dog's actions were foreseeable such that they could have been prevented. In New York, dog owners are strictly liable for harm caused by their dogs if they knew or should have... Read more »
I ordered toddler clothes on Zara com. Which contained alarm needle. When I tried to pull the pant up on my daughter it sketched her and then sticked in to my finger. I texted zara and they refused to call, because I live outside of USA and they are asking USA number to contact. What I can do about... Read more »
answered on Mar 17, 2023
Sorry to hear what happened to your daughter. If you're worried that the needle was contaminated, take your daughter to a doctor and have her evaluated. With regard to Zara, you can try emailing their corporate headquarters and try to resolve the matter via email. Absent a more significant... Read more »
Slip caused 2 breaks, 1 fracture & dislocated ankle requiring 1 plate & multiple screws, 3 month recovery minimum. Workman comp issues are piling up - in home care, physical therapy, transportation to doctor etc. There are also many long-term personal losses and costs to my wife and I. So,... Read more »
answered on Mar 9, 2023
Sorry to hear what happened to you. If you fall took place while you were on the job, you should definitely start by speaking a workers' compensation attorney. Workers' compensation will pay for your time out of work and medical expenses. As to whether you might have a viable... Read more »
I have medical records from doctor telling me that i should go home and to not continual to stay on cruise. Fell in room.
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
The Jones Act is a federal law that provides certain protections to seamen who are injured while working on vessels, including cruise ships. However, it does not provide any direct compensation to passengers who are injured on a cruise ship.
If you were injured on a cruise ship as a... Read more »
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