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I paid all my tuitions and I was supposed to have health insurance. But I needed to visit hospital but they told me that I don't have an insurance. I am supposed to have my insurance through my university due to the agreement. What can I do? Can I sue them?
answered on Nov 5, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible you might need to sue, DEPENDING on your rights and the provisions of your plan. It's also possible that your plan may not cover the services you received. No one here could know, based on the... View More 
Hbot does not claim any specific benefits and is done at anti aging clinics and gyms and other places. Can I rent the chamber by the hour without being sued? I have an llc...which is worth nothing (my business is small) so if they sued the company they wouldn't get anything. Also does home... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I would advise against offering services to the public without first looking whether there are licenses or credentials needed for such activity. I don't think that a homeowner's policy would cover such... View More
The caregiver brought her back from an appointment and left her alone while using her walker on the sloped driveway. She fell and broke her arm and has been hospitalized since. This happened on 8-20-2024. We have all kinds of surveillance videos of what happened and they are deeply disturbing. The... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Based on the details you provided, you may have grounds for legal action against the caregiver and the agency responsible for her care (Home Watch Caregivers). The caregiver's negligence, such as leaving your mother alone on a sloped driveway and being distracted on the phone, could be key to... View More
The only reason I knew I had the outstandng balance was because I tried to make appointment and was told I could not coe in until i took care of the bill. They sent me statement. But it was three years old, no late fees, has not been turned over to collections or never have they called me for... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
Sounds like they have been very passive in collecting this outstanding bill. It is typical for many service providers to decline to perform new services when they have not been paid for past services. Nobody likes to work for free. If you can pay this outstanding bill, you should. If you are... View More
The only reason I knew I had the outstandng balance was because I tried to make appointment and was told I could not coe in until i took care of the bill. They sent me statement. But it was three years old, no late fees, has not been turned over to collections or never have they called me for... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2024
It would be helpful for you to have an EOB or denial (if applicable) from the insurance carrier if the surgery was processed by insurance. The basis of a denial or partial denial could be relevant in determining a patient's obligations in paying the bill (medical necessity, failure to provide... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2024
In order to defeat a contention that a medical negligence claim is barred by the statute of limitations, the plaintiff must offer evidence to support a matter in avoidance of the statute. For example, if the plaintiff contends that he was under 12 years of age when the treatment or care was... View More
I was forced to sign up. Please bargain and charged, but i'm not guilty And I'm mentally disabled. My family and I told them that I needed special disability court, but they did not comply at all
answered on Jul 11, 2024
You can timely appeal on the basis that your plea was not entered into knowingly and voluntarily. You will need to establish through expert medical testimony. Mentally incompetent means lacking the ability at the time of your plea, based on reasonable medical judgment, to understand and... View More
They didn't find anything in purse. On me or in vehicle. Need a lawyer to defend me in court. I took blood test and shouldn't have been arrested. I was stressed and confused which is a symptom of my disease
answered on Jul 5, 2024
Sadly I have seen many DWI arrests take place when officers misinterpret a physiological or neurological condition as intoxication. While I completely understand your frustration about the situation, I can hopefully shed some light on the situation for you.
First of all, your case points... View More
He is currently in the hospital with some brain damage. His sister has asked me to make important phone calls for her but of course because I’m not legally family I can’t get the information we needs unless she is the one who calls. He is going to need a lot of help and care and I’m not sure... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2024
No, only the brother can give you a power of attorney to act on his behalf and he can only do that if he is mentally competent. "Some" brain damage does not necessarily mean that he is incompetent, but it does raise a warning flag to make sure he is mentally competent before acting on... View More
He is currently in the hospital with some brain damage. His sister has asked me to make important phone calls for her but of course because I’m not legally family I can’t get the information we needs unless she is the one who calls. He is going to need a lot of help and care and I’m not sure... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2024
As my colleague correctly states, the brother himself can, if competent. Otherwise, the guardianship route could be required. POA route is less costly and simpler, if possible. Good luck
She’s lived with us for years and we’ve paid for all of her expenses. But now she’s disabled and we can’t take care of her. She has no Medicare coverage because she never worked consistently enough.
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
Leaving your wife’s sister at a rehab center, especially if you’ve been her primary caregivers, can be a complex situation legally and ethically. The key is to ensure that she is not left without necessary care and support. It’s important to communicate clearly with the rehab center about her... View More
I paid over a year for our health insurance plan through a company which then unwritten our policy through a non licensed company which was shut down by the Texas Department of Insurance. According to the consent order the company must continue paying claims until all obligations are met. If funds... View More
answered on May 31, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could search for attorneys who handle health insurance, healthcare, or medical billing & collection matters. You could check with state and local bar associations if they could direct you to attorneys - they... View More
My husband was diagnosed with having a lung disease called Interstitial lung disease. Which has a mortality rate of 3-5 years. His PCP diagnosed him on August 12, 2022. He just found out in April 24, 2024. So it's been 2 years since the diagnosis. Because my husband can die within the next 3... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2024
I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. You could reach out to discuss with law firms in further detail, with the benefit of having medical file records. An important issue that will need close examination here is what caused the communication breakdown with the diagnosis between August 2022... View More
My husband was diagnosed with having a lung disease called Interstitial lung disease. Which has a mortality rate of 3-5 years. His PCP diagnosed him on August 12, 2022. He just found out in April 24, 2024. So it's been 2 years since the diagnosis. Because my husband can die within the next 3... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
First of all, this sounds like a health care liability / medical malpractice question, and not a legal malpractice question.
Second, just because your husband has received a diagnosis of an incurable terminal disease does not necessarily mean that your husband's primary care physician... View More
Hi there, I am a dentist that works for a large DSO. The non-compete I signed stipulates I cannot work within a 6 mile radius for a period of up to two years. My new practice is 5.6 miles away. How likely would they come after me for that and how likely would a court side with them? Given the new... View More
answered on May 29, 2024
Whether the non-compete is enforceable and whether the stipulated 6-mile radius is a reasonable geographic restriction depends on the facts and circumstances of your particular case. Our firm and I have handled lots of non-compete cases for both employers and employees. When the new FTC rule goes... View More
My ex revealed in a text she plans to move out of state with my son within the next year, to a state that will allow her to seek transgender treatment for him. I do not think he, at his age, should be treated for this. When he is 18, if he still wants it, OK, but he does not have the wisdom or life... View More
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answered on May 28, 2024
What she is able to do depends on what your Order says. You can always file for a modification of the current order if the current order does not allow such protection of your son. What the court would do would be largely dependent on the County and what belief's or biases the Judge you... View More
On Sept. 20, 2023 I took a bad fall and shattered my left femur in half and tore ligaments in my left foot along with fracturing 2 metatarsals and broke 4 toes on my right foot. Surgery had to be delayed until Sept. 23 due to damaging my kidneys and needing a blood transfusion. So all along up... View More
answered on May 13, 2024
Based on the information you provided, your injuries occurred 8 months ago, due to trauma significant enough to fracture bones in both extremities, complicated by infection. What you did not provide is information about your underlying medical conditions, and prior medical history. We also have... View More
My job said I need more proof to exude my absences because doctors notes aren't enough. They said I need to send a picture of the medication that was prescribed to me by the doctors to approve my leave of absence
answered on Apr 13, 2024
An employment attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Until you have the chance to consult with an employment attorney, from the standpoint of occupational safety, there are jobs involving the safety of the public where there is full transparency in terms of... View More
I'm an international student with an F1 visa, living and studying in Texas. My spouse has an F2 visa. My medical insurance through the university does not cover my spouse. Would they be eligible to enroll in health coverage through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace?
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
Yes, your spouse holding an F2 visa is eligible to apply for health coverage through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace. As dependents of international students on an F1 visa, F2 visa holders are considered lawfully present in the United States, which is one of the requirements for eligibility to... View More
I did write a "goodbye letter" and send it to someone via text. I did not explicitly say I was going to end my life.
I did have suicidal ideation at the time of writing and texting the letter but I did not have a plan or take any action.
The person whom received the text... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
Based on the information provided, it appears that you were lawfully detained under a psychiatric hold, also known as a 5150 hold or involuntary commitment. This type of hold allows for individuals to be detained for up to 72 hours for evaluation and treatment if they are deemed to be a danger to... View More
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