You do not have to sign any authorizations or releases for the workers' compensation carrier. The only time I would even consider allowing a client to sign an authorization for Medicare and SSDI information would be during settlement negotiations if my client was Medicare eligible to obtain... View More

I'm sorry for your friend's situation. Based on the quality and detail of your post, you probably don't need anyone to tell you that this has the makings of a difficult and complex case, given the patient's age, existing conditions, and involvement of multiple medical... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2025

If you didn't meet your employer's standards with work performance, it's not clear what your drug use had to do with this. UI won't generally be denied for poor work alone, unless it's egregious. If you were fired for violating the drug use policy, that's likely... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

Section 1983 does not apply to private actors. The individuals such as your doctors unless they are acting under color of state or federal law. This means they must be exercising government (state) power or acting on behalf of the state when the violation of rights occurs. If the doctor is working... View More

First, I recommend contacting the court that issued the warrant or the relevant law enforcement agency to confirm its status and gather details about the process for resolution. This step is critical to prevent an unexpected arrest and to clarify why the warrant remains active, particularly since... View More

To successfully challenge the use of a POA before your mother's death, you will need to prove that, at the time she signed the POA, she was mentally incompetent to do so, she was under duress (someone threatened her with bodily harm),or it was obtained by fraud (she reasonably believed she was... View More

Yes, you may be able to reinstate or enforce alimony if your ex-husband stopped paying without a court order modifying the obligation. The pension buyout alone does not terminate court-ordered alimony. However, your 2017 remarriage likely ended future alimony. You may still pursue arrears from... View More

Was the award of permanent periodic alimony after trial or was per a Marital Settlement Agreement? If it was an MSA it would depend on the wording whether your remarriage ended your entitlement to receive the alimony beyond the date of your remarriage.

if you have not sought them, you have disability benefits under the California State Disability Insurance administered by the EDD. If that is what you are presently receiving, your only other possible recovery would be through Social Security Disability Insurance, which is much harder to get, and... View More

Forsyth is rather strict with some of their interpretations and do not pull punches with prosecutions.

You need to re-apply for indigent defense and document the process thoroughly

There are also a variety of legal service providers for different income levels, and you would be... View More

As with any case, there is a statute of limitations concern, and with medical malpractice claims that statute can be arguable, a knew-or-should-have-known test. However, your case sounds as if it warrants investigation as a 'delayed diagnosis' case, and this type of scenario is most... View More

If you have been injured as a result, you may have a claim. Injury will mean your condition progressed from treatable to not treatable, or that the nature of treatment has changed and will leave you in a substantially worse position than if treatment had been provided in 2021. Ordinarily, your... View More

I am sorry to hear of your misdiagnosis. If you learned of the misdiagnosis within the last year, you may be able to file a malpractice lawsuit to recover for your damages against the provider/hospital. The value of your case depends on many factors, such as how far the cancer has progressed, the... View More

Your sons have priority to act as administrator per the priority schedule listed in the probate code.

However, your sons can nominate you to be the administrator of your ex-husband's intestate probate estate. Typically the nominations (non-judicial council form) are attached to the... View More

Unlike many western nations, there is no right to universal health care in the United States. You don't have a right to basic health care in the US. Besides emergency life-saving services, if you can't afford health care or necessary medications, you don't have right to those... View More

That sounds like a very challenging situation. Unfortunately a tow company often has the legal right to charge per day fees for vehicles they legally tow, even though on a personal level such fees may work a significant financial hardship.

You might consider reaching out to the Maryland... View More

It is difficult for a lawyer to answer questions without having all the facts of a situation, but it sounds like a Special Needs Trust ("SNT") may be the best option for you. The purpose of SNTs is to provide funds to someone receiving government benefits without disqualifying them from... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2025

I’m sorry to hear about the challenging situation you're facing. It sounds like you're dealing with significant medical issues and difficulties navigating the healthcare system. In New York, there are several steps you can take to address the cycle between your primary doctor and the... View More

You can apply for SSD. It matters not hurt. You cannot use an attorney the first time you apply. If you get turned down, you have 90 days within which to apply for what is called reconsideration. At that point, you can get an attorney. I do wish you the best.

Before you do this, I suggest you consult with a Virginia lawyer familiar with Elder Care law. If the medical benefits you need are Medicaid, I do not believe your title in the house counts as part of your assets. If someone is asking you to surrender your half of title in a Falls Church home so... View More