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If you are responsible for medical bills for adult children(18,20) but ex pays without notice- do you have to repay ex-spouse?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

This is really not a health care or health law issue but a family court issue. It would be determined by the divorce decree or if that was silent, ...

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What are the final repercussions of not responding/paying a civil judgement for not paying a medical bill (no subpoena)?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 14, 2016

The answer to you question is that if they have actually obtained a judgment against you, that is noted on your credit report, and different...

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Who is responsible for medical bills, me or my employer?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 14, 2016

You need to address this with a workers compensation lawyer in your state. I have changed the practice area to workers comp. Otherwise, I agree...

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Can a health care provider be covered under HIPPA?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 11, 2016

HIPPA applies to the PHI of the patient, not information regarding the provider. You may have a case of action for defamation or an employment...

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I do not want medical care. How do I prevent caregiver from being charged with neglect?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 10, 2016

In addition to my colleagues excellent advice regarding advance directives if you're enrolled in Medicare, you should consider when the time comes,...

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Can the probate amount for inheritance be changed after the first time its been notarized and sent to all family members?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 04, 2016

You should hire a probate lawyer in or near Hartsville to ask for an accounting. Exactly what stocks were owned at the time of her death can be...

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Does a court ordered guardian and healthcare facility legally have to honor a Healthcare POA and Medical Surrogate.

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 03, 2016

Once a court orders appointment of a guardian, that takes precedence over your appointment as her medical surrogate or health care agent. So, no,...

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Can they keep me out of the facility?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on June 03, 2016

Yes, they can restrict you from entering the building or the property.

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Is it legal in florida for a doctor to deny a breathing patient fluids in an iv, when the patient signed a no life support docum

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 30, 2016

living wills and some "no life support" firms include no nutrition and hydration. You would have to see the form your Aunt signed which they may...

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What, if any actions should I take?

Lawrence's answer | Answered on May 28, 2016

Get copies of all the paperwork you signed when you started seeing this doctor. Some will ask, "who is your emergency contact and also, can they...

Lawrence A. Laddaga's Answers (589)

If you are responsible for medical bills for adult children(18,20) but ex pays without notice- do you have to repay ex-spouse?

What are the final repercussions of not responding/paying a civil judgement for not paying a medical bill (no subpoena)?

Who is responsible for medical bills, me or my employer?

Can a health care provider be covered under HIPPA?

I do not want medical care. How do I prevent caregiver from being charged with neglect?

Can the probate amount for inheritance be changed after the first time its been notarized and sent to all family members?

Does a court ordered guardian and healthcare facility legally have to honor a Healthcare POA and Medical Surrogate.

Can they keep me out of the facility?

Is it legal in florida for a doctor to deny a breathing patient fluids in an iv, when the patient signed a no life support docum

What, if any actions should I take?