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I had a hair transplant procedure at Virginia Surgical Center in Virginia Beach. They’ve been exposed recently for performing unlicensed surgical procedures. I was not aware at the time of my procedure that these individuals lacked medical education, training, and licensure.
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
I recommend that you consult with a lawyer who handles plaintiffs' work in the Virginia Beach area. Make sure that you preserve all evidence (photos, etc.) of these issues, as well as of your medical appointment itself (bills, etc.). There's no shortage of firms handling such work. You... View More
I have pelvic floor dysfunction & a neurogenic bladder, both federally protected disabilities, which affect my ability to provide “on-demand” urine samples at my methadone clinic. For 5 years, they have refused to offer alternative testing methods. As a result, I’ve been forced to strain... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
It sounds like you are facing a difficult and unfair situation at your methadone clinic. Given your federally protected disabilities, the clinic is required to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This includes offering alternative testing methods that... View More
If I’m ordered to pay 45% of medical bills for child expenses, does dental fall under medical expenses
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
In the context of child support orders, the inclusion of dental care expenses can vary based on the specific language of the court order or agreement. While medical expenses often include doctor visits, prescriptions, and other health-related costs, dental care is sometimes explicitly mentioned,... View More
My spouse was involuntarily committed for mental health several years ago. He is planning to petition for restoration of his right. If he is denied, can I legally purchase a gun as long as I keep it in a biometric safe that he cannot access? Do I have any alternatives so that my right is not... View More
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
Your rights are not infringed by the statutes governing your spouse. That being said, you ought to take reasonable precautions to secure any firearms so that your possession of them is exclusive and is not a de facto possession by your spouse. It sounds like you are on the right track, both in... View More
My spouse was involuntarily committed for mental health several years ago. He is planning to petition for restoration of his right. If he is denied, can I legally purchase a gun as long as I keep it in a biometric safe that he cannot access? Do I have any alternatives so that my right is not... View More
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
If your spouse was involuntarily committed for mental health reasons, federal law, specifically the Gun Control Act of 1968, generally prohibits them from possessing firearms. In Virginia, your spouse can petition the court to have this right restored, but the process can be complex and the outcome... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
It sounds like you're dealing with some frustrating circumstances. You were stopped by the state police for having an invalid state inspection sticker, but you've since had the inspection completed. The good news is that your traffic case was dismissed by a judge on May 1, 2024, in Isle... View More
After being in relationship 7 years with a registered nurse relationship ended with a 1 year old child . EXTREMELY OBVIOUS that she took my personal mental health evaluation (without my permission) preformed 20 years ago . without shadow of doubt secretly used against me in a 5 year horrific... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2022
It is not clear that the evaluation was used against you. You could always check the court's file at the clerk's office. A court ordered evaluation could be admissible without an expert witness. Anything else would be hearsay, and the evaluator would likely be required to appear and... View More
My employer quite suddenly has begun writing me up for perceived performance opportunities that seem fabricated after never receiving developmental feedback like this. I’m worried it is because I had health problems and needed open heart surgery. It could also be my tenure with the company. It... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2022
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employees cannot be discriminated against or targeted for termination based on a disability or need for an accommodation based on a disability. If you think your employer is targeting you for termination based on your past surgery and/or ongoing related... View More
I was awarded for a car accident but I appealed because it was lower than what I'd asked. I have no attorney and no help to represent Myself. I am wondering if I can still take the judges award? Can I contact the defendants attorney and ask to settle? And if I do that does My health insurance... View More
answered on Apr 13, 2022
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It is somewhat difficult to address your questions without knowing more about the case - the forum, the terms of the award, the terms of your attorney retainer, whether your attorney asserted a lien, terms of... View More
My partner and I have moved back to the Charlottesville area to provider assist with his grandmothers care. It is the hope of my partner and his family that his grandmother can qualify for Medicaid, once she has Medicaid, she can be moved into an assisted living facility paid for by Medicaid. The... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2022
You are asking a very complex question on a short answer forum and mis-understand some of Medicaid rules. Aunt may or may not be wrong - there are several ways this can be handled.
You need an Elder Law Attorney to advise you, and Charlottesville has several very good ones who are... View More
I was injured in a car accident a couple years ago, and I was awarded a very small amount which wouldn't cover the full medical cost.I no longer have an attorney but I was told by an attorney, although he wouldn't represent me, that I could ask the health insurance if they had a minimal I... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2022
Your case is on appeal and you have collateral issues/questions-----you do not mention whether or not you have an attorney. If you do not have one, then I think you need to hire an attorney, or at least pay an attorney for a 1hour consultation and ask him the questions you have. If you do have an... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2021
Where is he in the process? Is he pretrial, presentence, or serving a sentence?
If he is being held pretrial or presentence, talk to his attorney right away. The attorney will know what resources are available locally to help, and how to get the Pretrial Services Agency or the jail to do... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2021
The answer should be yes, but unfortunately, there is a chance that an attorney that passed the bar isn't well versed in client confidentiality.
I am a healthcare worker who was exposed to an aggressive patient who caused a repetitive stress injury to my back over the course of my shift. I filed an incident report before clocking out and went to the doctor immediately, and due to timely intervention was back to baseline within a few days.... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2021
I'm sorry about your injury. An experienced workers' comp attorney should answer your question, but it remains open for five weeks. As a GENERAL doctrine of insurance law in virtually any setting, insurance carriers generally have the right to request prior medical/accident records that... View More
I went into a nursing home right after hip surgery for less than a month. Well no one at social security office changed my address and now they are deducting a yrs worth out of my check because they claim I was in a nursing home a yr. I was in only for 24 days. So I told them well one agent... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2020
Keep talking to SSA. Attorneys frequently work out deals for payment, and later SSA changes things on them. In this case, it sounds like if you get paid for the missing year, your attorney might actually get more money. I would at least discuss the situation with your attorney to find out what they... View More
Both boys have different last names she assumed information was the same and made my husband his guarantor we've received a bill in my husband's name for my son listed as the guarantor isn't this a major policy breach. Etc. There were some safety concerns for the possibility of what... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2020
I regret that I do not handle health care law matters. Sorry.
I got injured last year at work (bit by a rabid cat) and received a ~$15k settlement from the customers insurance company. The original bill I received from the hospital was for ~$5k, which I paid. I just got another bill for an additional ~$25k because I do not have health insurance and my... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2019
One option is to check with the Virginia State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service.
Tim Akpinar
Hello, Can you please let me know if a patient is disabled and injured and got to the nearest ER for an unrelated problem, can the ER Doctor make a list of items ( symptoms ) they can NOT come there for ? The patient is suffering from a chronic condition. The pateint has a mass on back under skin... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2018
I'm sorry that someone wasn't treated well at the hospital. In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act to ensure public access to emergency services regardless of ability to pay. Section 1867 of the Social Security Act imposes specific obligations on... View More
The first surgery failed due to the screw broke an plate shifted now they went thru my back it's been since last July 2017 an I feel like I don't get what I deserve I only get a weekly workman's comp check an they are 3 weeks behind
answered on Dec 10, 2018
You seem to have a complicated situation. You would best be served by retaining an experienced workers compensation lawyer to assist you. I have over 35 years experience. I will be out of my office until Friday.
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