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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
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 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
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
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
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
I had met with a trainer to help build muscle mass back since I had lost so muscle mass due to a past gastric sleeve and a more recent liver transplant. The contract states that he would provide nutritional and fitness advice to help me achieve my goal. He was made aware of my restrictions. The... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to discuss with a local attorney, what you describe sounds like it would be a difficult case. I believe it could be challenging to get a law firm to consider handling something like this on a... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week, and you mention being in urgent need of an attorney. To avoid further delays, your best option is to affirmatively go out and seek an attorney. To supplement your searches, you could use the tab above, "Find a... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Your father can go to a lawyer and ask that one be prepared for his signature, assuming your father is mentally competent.
Why won't my son's doctors provide his records? The SSA keeps directing me to request them, but the doctors are refusing
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
It’s frustrating to feel stuck between different offices when all you want is to take care of your son’s needs. Doctors typically cannot refuse to provide medical records without a valid reason. They are required by law to give access unless there are specific legal, privacy, or safety... View More
employer asked me have doctor send over restrictions, employer asked me to modify restrictions to meet their requirements, which I did, and then said I still cant wear my brace that I have to wear.
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
It sounds like you are facing a challenging situation with your employer regarding your return to work. If you have a documented medical need to wear the brace and your doctor has provided restrictions, your employer is generally required to make reasonable accommodations for you under the... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2024
In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, being laid off without warning or probation does not give rise to a civil lawsuit. In most instances, you should be entitled to unemployment compensation.
Needed stitches across my bicep
answered on Apr 29, 2024
If you were injured on the job, you are likely entitled to workers' compensation. You should make a report of injury as soon as practicable.
My doctor gives his prescriptions to a pharmacy of his own choice. I want him to use a phamacy that I selected that charges less. Do I have that right to ask my doctor to use the pharmacy of my choice?
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Texas, physicians generally have discretion when it comes to which pharmacy they send prescriptions to for their patients. However, there are some limitations:
- Under Texas law, patients have a right to choose their preferred pharmacy under the Pharmacy of Choice provisions. This allows... View More
They closed the office and The phone number is disconnected. I was just notified yesterday. I called back to get my medical records and the phone number had already been disconnected. I’ve been going there over 17 years. I am disabled and have multiple health issues. I am on multiple medications... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. If you've been working with the same pharmacy, they might have your prescriptions on record. You could look into finding a new physician for a renewal. Also, you might be able to... View More
My Home Health License was inadvertently not renewed for the first time in about 18 years. It expired on 09/30/2023. It is now being renewed every 2 years. It used to be every 3 years, and we used to get reminders to renew. Honestly, I do not know what happened this time. I was still expecting to... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, one option might be to either research the issuing agency's conditions or to contact them for information and options. Good luck
The other day I got a letter in the mail from Maximus it says my social security number my birthday all this stuff has been stolen. They are a contractor for Texas Health and Human Services it says data was took from MoveIt software. They only compensation they offer 2 years of credit monitoring... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2023
If you have suffered compensable legal damages from someone using the information obtained in the data breach, you very likely have a valid legal claim for more than just two years of credit monitoring.
I recommend you collect as many documents as you can showing your compensable legal... View More
On April 1st 2022 I was thrown out of Christi Spohn Hospital Shoreline because I couldn't keep myself off of the floor while there because I was bleeding internally and also had damage to my back. My wife then rushed me to Bay Area where I was given 7 units of blood products and treated for a... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2023
Yes, a hospital can be held liable for patient dumping in Corpus Christi, Texas.
You will need to prove that you presented yourself to the emergency department for care and that the emergency refused to conduct a medical screening and/or refused to stabilize your condition because of your... View More
I was prescribed meds that would be much greater than the side effects of . I was charged with the crime that I have no knowledge of even happening. Am I still able to be charged if the doctor has submitted written statements stating as much? Drugs that are much stronger than the side effects of... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
In Texas, there is an affirmative defense available for mental defects. However, a doctor's note is not enough to keep you from being prosecuted. You can still be charged with a crime, regardless of your medicine or prescription and it's side effects.
It can be a defense at trial,... View More
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answered on Jul 5, 2023
For questions and concerns regarding your daughter's treatment in a behavioral health facility, it is advisable to seek the counsel of a healthcare law attorney or a mental health law attorney in Texas. These attorneys specialize in the legal aspects of healthcare, including issues related to... View More
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