Is my 5 month old son's insurance company in violation of HIPAA for denying me (his mother) access to his medical information?

I am assuming that the problem is your son has a different last name. Simply attach a copy of the birth certificate with a HIPAA form, which you...

When there is a dog in the house that has bitten people before is it child endangerment to keep that dog in the house with kids

I would say so. You should report the dog to the authorities. If there are multiple bites, they will put it down.

Do I have a case?

If the shooting took place inside the building, by a trespasser (i.e. not a tenant or guest), due to negligent security, then you have a...

No liability. There's a phrase in the law: "the landlord is not the insurer of the tenant." Meaning the landlord is not responsible for...

If someone knows they have an std and gives it to you without telling you they had it can I sue?

Yes. If you'll recall, the quarterback, Michael Vick, was sued for giving a woman herpes. Which begs the question, does the person you want to...

Do I have a strong case for medical negligence ?

Medical malpractice is (1.) a medical error (2.) causing permanent harm. One issue is whether your talus fracture was evident in the earlier...

What are possible compensations for VA medical malpractice? Can family members be compensated as well?

In terms of compensation for medical malpractice/personal injury in NY, . . . financial dependents and/or minor children may be compensated for...

Turns out what the terms of the trust were. Were you supposed to get all your money at 18, or was some of it held back until you got older. If...

Can I sue this pharmacist for anything? HIPAA violation perhaps?

No. The pharmacist is just doing his job.

These "sudden stop" cases, as they are called, are very difficult to prove. You have to show the movement was of a kind not to be anticipated in...