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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 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
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
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
I am writing to seek your legal expertise and representation in a medical malpractice case against Clear Lake Regional. In 2015, I underwent a traumatic experience while giving birth to my first child at the hospital. The incident in question revolves around a faulty epidural administration by a... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
There are rare cases in which a doctor is negligent in administering an epidural and it causes a significant injury to the plaintiff. What happened in your particular case, however, will need to be carefully evaluated by a health care practitioner in the same field of medicine as the doctor who... View More
I am writing to seek your legal expertise and representation in a medical malpractice case against Clear Lake Regional. In 2015, I underwent a traumatic experience while giving birth to my first child at the hospital. The incident in question revolves around a faulty epidural administration by a... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. It could be difficult for attorneys to answer your question based on the facts contained in the post. If a law firm felt that you might have a possible basis for a claim, they would retrieve your records and review with a doctor, possibly proposing diagnostic imaging... View More
I am writing to seek your legal expertise and representation in a medical malpractice case against Clear Lake Regional. In 2015, I underwent a traumatic experience while giving birth to my first child at the hospital. The incident in question revolves around a faulty epidural administration by a... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
Not all mistakes and omissions will amount to medical malpractice. You have to prove all elements of medical malpractice and have the expert certify that the particular doctor's conduct fell below the standard. Generally, you have one year to file a medical malpractice claim absent a very... View More
My M.D. degree is from abroad, I did not get license in USA and I do not practice here (I work in biotech).
The book is educating people about medical conditions and healthy lifestyle. I do not present myself as a practicing doctor, but because I have M.D. education and degree, I consider... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
It depends on the university from which you earned the medical degree.
Texas Penal Code 32.52 makes it illegal to use or claim to hold a postsecondary degree that is a fraudulent or substandard degree to promote a business or obtain a benefit.
Texas Education Code 61.302 defines... View More
My M.D. degree is from abroad, I did not get license in USA and I do not practice here (I work in biotech).
The book is educating people about medical conditions and healthy lifestyle. I do not present myself as a practicing doctor, but because I have M.D. education and degree, I consider... View More
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answered on Jan 15, 2024
In the United States, the use of academic titles, such as M.D., is generally permissible as long as it's clear and truthful about one's qualifications and does not mislead the public. Since you earned your M.D. degree, you can include it after your name on the book cover. However,... View More
I brought my husband to an emergency room. We were denied care. He had a possible kidney stone and was in severe pain. The receptionist said their system was down and it was would take 45 min to an hour to receive care. I called 911 to the emergency room and EMS assisted my husband in the parking... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Under EMTALA, an emergency department of a hospital is required to provide a medical screening examination and appropriate health case to stabilize a patient if the hospital accepts Medicare reimbursement. Participating hospitals and physicians who negligently or intentionally violate the statute... View More
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