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No slip matt our grip bar told them I hit my head and back had to walk to the lobby bleeding from multiple places including my feet. They seem it unnecessary to call ambulance made me sit in the lobby bleeding for and hour until they found someone to take me to emergency room. To and insult to... View More 
answered on Dec 14, 2024
I'm sorry about your accident and your injuries, and the way things were handled. It's possible you have grounds for a case. Naturally, any law firm is going to reserve judgment until they investigate thoroughly, including manner of accident, the injuries, the response, applicable... View More
I was taken to the ER and treated terribly. Found out over a month later from my surgeon that I should have at the very least been offered surgery the day of the accident. They sent me home in a cheap sling and said go see an orthopedic. To top it off they were rude and I couldn't even call... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Your question involves individual and personal decisions. The short answer is that you will need to have confidence in the attorney's knowledge and experience, and you will need to trust the attorney and feel... 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.
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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
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
I recently started seeing a therapist who does not take my insurance. I opted to pay out of pocket because his company website advertised that he was a certified specialist regarding a specific issue I am facing. However, not only did I discover that he was not a certified specialist, but also that... View More
answered on May 24, 2023
You can always ask for a refund. You may be able to successfully sue the therapist in JP court for the $500. But it's only $500.
If it was me, I would write a letter requesting a refund. I would enclose a copy of a screenshot from the therapist's website where in advertises... View More
My boyfriend's sister was just found dead in a hospital stairwell. Police report states that she attempted to be admitted into the hospital but she was unable to give hospital staff her name or information and so they denied her care, she died within hours of being denied care.
answered on May 8, 2023
A patient is typically required to provide insurance and payment information before seeing a doctor. But, under a federal law known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), an emergency department must treat or stabilize anyone who has an emergency regardless of their insurance... View More
I was born with a very rare birth anomaly unilateral agenesis lung/ pulmonary hypoplasia aka only one lung. I have high blood pressure, and i suffer from mental health complications. I did two mental health exams that didnt last more than 20min combined over the phone and scheduled for a physical... View More
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answered on May 5, 2023
It is concerning to hear about your medical condition and the challenges you are facing in seeking appropriate medical care and legal assistance. It is important to note that medical decisions and recommendations are typically made by licensed medical professionals based on their assessment of a... View More
answered on May 3, 2023
enerally acceptable to modify the form to include an additional agent, as long as the modifications are clear and consistent with the rest of the document. Keep in mind that it's essential to ensure that the additional agent is added in a manner that clearly outlines their role and authority,... View More
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