Can I take legal action against a doctor for emotional pain and suffering for unethically releasing medical information?

I agree with my colleague. Report the doctor to the appropriate agencies. However, just like medical negligence claims, trying to present a claim...

I had knee surgery, which was delayed by the company, and it's comp insurance carrier for a year. Can I sue the carrier?

This is a common problem in many states. The workers' comp system, or the employer, or the insurance carrier often drag things out so long that it...

A transgender stole a deceased person's birth cert and ss# 30 years ago. Who should I tell and what will happen to this person?

Is there fraud involved, or is this about the persons transgender status? If you are sure there is fraud involved, then to report it do one of the...

Can I change my kids last names w/o losing benifits?

It is not quite as simple as simply changing names. Usually, some sort of application needs to be made with the State, usually the Probate Court -...

A couple things are not clear - is your husband on social security disability? If so, that might explain the check to your son - although if I...

My tax return was wrongfully taken from me by social sercurity in 2008. In 2011 they said they was going to release it and never

My colleague is correct. Waiting too long to defend your rights can be argued as having given up those rights. If you have a recent letter from...

Is assisting people on AVVO considered pro bono work for lawyers?

I agree with my colleagues. This is free guidance and suggestions in response to questions. Pro bono work usually involves actual representation...

Can a credit agency garnish social security wages.

Social Security benefits are not generally subject to garnishment: see my Washington colleague's link here: ...

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Reposted under employee benefits as this is not really a social security question. Contributions to a 401K usually involve two parts - the...

I fell and had to have 9 discs fused. I am on disability. What amount are you allowed to live on before they levy disability?

It is not clear what type disability you are on, and it is not clear what you mean by levy. I also am unclear about how you make $1452 per month,...