The hospital did not take reasonable care and we were notified there has been a serious breach of hippa and privacy rights. My concern is not knowing who has all these records and the employee took great measures to cover up the breach but it was discovered . Do we have a lawsuit ? I really hope... View More 
answered on Apr 17, 2017
Generally there are not damage cases you can bring for a HIPAA violation.Contact a local attorney to be sure.
answered on Mar 18, 2017
Usually it's the doctor who demands taking it to trial. If the doctor wants to settle, the insurance company doesn't Have to agree, but risks a bad outcome if they don't .
I am a patient being treated with buprenorphine and if this law is passed my understanding is I will lose my medication. It can't be legal for someone to be taken off a medication they would need to be detoxed from at least is it? I have an allergy to Narcan so I cannot have suboxone, I need... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
The call would have to be from him or the phsycial therapist usually.
And having the wrong medication doesn't mean he has to be hospitalized if it isn't doing him harm. He should talk to his doctor.
by registered letter without stating the reason and refusing to explain to the person or person allowed to have information on the person (Medical information). I suspect this may be because of pain meds but have medical proof of problems requiring meds. And this may again delay needed surgery... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2017
Yoiu can't make a doctor take you on. You can look at your medical records. Assuming they are kept electronically you can ask for a disc with the records --this saves you a lot of costs. Then take disc to staples & have them print it off.
Sharp pain in hip/butt/upper thigh for years. Told probably sciatic pain BUT all docs I talked to said sciatic pain is only one side, whereas mine would go back and forth between my left and right. Sometimes both sides. Sometimes no pain/manageable sometimes debilitating. Went to chiropractor, took... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2016
Not sure why it wasn't covered but for anyone that is reading if you are paying for an MRI see if they have a "self pay" rate and shop around.
To answer your question, if you have radiating pain a lumbar MRI will cover those levels of the nerve roots that may be the cause of... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2016
They did. But there are statues of limitations and statutes of repose, not to mention very high hurdles for the type of evidence that can be presented in a medical product case.
answered on Aug 14, 2016
Most cases settle out of court if they do at all due to risk management--jurors have been preconditioned by insurance advertising right in the doctors office to be suspicious, to feel threatened by malpractice claims. The biggest problem is ususally proving causation--that it was the doctors... View More
steroids for 3 weeks instead of the doctor ordering a scan to see what was going on. He ended up having to have an emergency treachostomy due to the swelling of the tumor. Do I have a case?
answered on Jul 18, 2016
Possibly. Contact a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association who handles malpractice cases in the area where the incident happened. If your husband didn't report back to his oncologist about the swelling it may be an issue.
Now I am losing the whole nail and so far no nail is growing in behind it. She put too much acid in it. She assistants implied she didn't know what she was doing and when I requested an appointment with another physician in the practice he said he had already addressed the issue along with... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2016
Suggest you contact a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical issues.They may want to wait and see what happens with you. But they give free consultations so call one of them. You do NOT want to mention this on any social media, and even watch your emails. If it does become a... View More
Hi I am an international student here yesterday I was going to my home waiting for the bus. Bus came that guy went first and asked me a change but I don't have any change then he punched me to my chin and pushed me I fall from the bus I got bruise on my chest and feel sore on my face and I... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2015
Hello,
Sorry about the incident, you might be able to apply for a U visa if you meet certain requirements. However more facts and information is needed, you should immediately contact an immigration attorney as this could be a huge positive for you to get a green card through the U visa.... View More
I am in the middle of medical malpractice case but resolving issue on my own and the insurance company of the medical facility sent authorization for disclosure of health information paper work for me fill out and at the bottom it says upon final resolution of my medical professional liability... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2015
A lawyer can review the entire document and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a... View More
On Saturday the 5th I was seen at a local hospital and the nurse assisted me in the bed and situated me on my left side because I was seen for pain on my right side. I did not know that she had not put the side railing back up, and when she came back in I went to reach for the railing on the right... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2015
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I'm seeking advice for my daughter's day care teacher. Her husband went to Loudoun Hospital for a simple procedure and died before the surgery even started. He was fine beforehand, laughing, no signs of illness, etc. The hospital still charged the insurance $8,500 for the procedure... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2015
There is a two year statute of limitations on wrongful death claims in Virginia. The time has longed passed to look into a claim.
Doctor dismisses long time patient with serious medical conditions during treatment. Doctor and patient have enjoyed a good doctor patient relationship for over 6 years. During the last appointment, Dr. told patients he
was proud of her progress, that she could trust him. Doctor dismissed... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2014
A doctor can dismiss a patient at his discretion. As an ethical consideration, he should ensure that the patient can receive treatment elsewhere but he cannot be required to continue to treat a patient.
She may wish to contact the State Board of Medicine in Richmond if she desires to... View More
The accident dislocated my jaw and loosed a filling and a crown in my mouth
answered on Dec 18, 2014
Your question is not entirely clear but if there was negligent treatment of an injury sustained in a car accident, it can either be included as part of the auto claim or in a separate claim for medical malpractice. If the auto case is settled, you may still have a possible medical malpractice... View More
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