Doctors office gave my rehab eval to a competitor. What recourse do I have?
371228
Civil court- make sure you have all documentation and fully understand everyone's actions in this dilema.
726908
Personally, I'd just forget about it as far as this client is concerned. (I'm not a lawyer by the way).  There are small claims court systems in most parts of the country, which sounds like a practical approach to your situation, if you feel you want to persue the matter. These systems are specifically tailored for people who have a relatively minor disagreement and need a third party to decide who is right (damaged), and makes a judgement one way or the other.. Costs vary and here anyway, attorneys are not needed.\n\nA business person to a business person, I might encourage you to rethink your admission policy so that your new clients pay you a two week deposit so that you could avoid this situation in the future.  Good Luck
69759
where do you live?  here in tx they have a program call tc rehab.  if you can't afford it they will take care of the bill.i got my dentures that way.
707912
I had a doctor once who I thought did so poorly, I actually got up and walked out after demanding he take the speculum out of me.  The nurse finally did it.  And as I was leaving another doctor I had been to came out and I told him NO ONE BETTER SEND ME A BILL FOR THIS NUTJOB and they didn't.  Sounds like you already paid, but I would call and voice my complaint and ask them to refund my money, if they don't you can file a complaint with the AMA and BBB and if I were you, I would if he did something inappropiate or was negligient in some way.  Hope this helps you!
1099091
Unfortunately they can follow and record you for as long as the claim is open. I've had this happen to several of my legitimate patients (and a few illegitimate as well). If you have an attorney on the claim, you should discuss this with your legal counsel. They may be able to get the insurance company to back off. \n\nIf you don't have legal counsel, I typically tell my patients not to hire an attorney until 1.) the insurance company starts denying everything or 2.) you begin to feel harassed by the insurance company. \n\nGood luck!
641264
Have the doctor write a letter.  This has greatly helped me in the past.  If this fails, you can always contact the Insurance Commissioner...they REALLY hate to hear from them and it usually gets resolved.
1026953
Owning up to your mistake is always the best. Be as apologetic as possible about it, demonstrating responsibility and regret. I've made two crucial mistakes in the past month. I sold the wrong Rx to the wrong person, although it was a fellow workmate picking up her mom's prescription (She brought back the Rx), and I closed the store before a customer could get their medicine (We had to close early, but I forgot that the customer was coming at the last minute). You just have to apologize and never argue with the call. If you do it looks like you are trying to wriggle out of a mistake you made. When management starts to try to right a wrong, they look at the first task, which is helping the employee understand how they need to act differently next time. If they see this is achievable, that makes them happy, actually.
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It sounds like your injuries are more the reason they are turning you down.  There does not need to be a prior letter - a skillfull attorney could prove that the steps were defective based on a theory of "constructive notice" depending on how the stairs looked.  If they were in bad shape (i.e. warped wood, cracked, or just plan looked old and beat up) that would be sufficient.  \n\nThere is a legal principle called "constructive notice" that says if the condition looked as if it was in existence long enough that a premises owner SHOULD HAVE KNOWN then that is sufficient.  Again, this would depend on the condition of the steps and how they looked before your accident. \n\nAlso, if they were called before your accident that too would be sufficient if you could get that person to agree to sign an Affidavit or testify if you filed suit.  The law does not require that the notice be in writing.  \n\nBut, to be honest with you, if you called me and told me all you had were some stitches and an as-yet undiagnosed arm injury, I too would turn your case down.\n\nGet some pictures of the stairs immediately.  Then, go get some treatment for that arm.  You may need some nerve testing to find out what is going on.  If your only injuries are stitches and a painful arm that hasn't been treated by a doctor, then your case is going to have very little value, maybe $1500.  \n\nAny personal INJURY case is going to live and die on the medical records and medical treatment.  If you have nerve damage or something else long-term with that arm, or at LEAST a scar where the stitches were, then you should have a case that a lawyer would take.  However, a self-diagnosis of arm pain is NEVER sufficient for a lawyer to pursue a case. \n\nUntil you get some additional treatment and get a doctor to tell you whether or not you injured that arm, no lawyer is going to take that case.
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Realtors and their employing broker carry Errors and Ommissions insurance for issues like yours. Talk to your agent about the problem and if he/she does not resolve it then speak to the Broker. If neither party is willing to correct the error then contact the state licensing department and find out who their insurance is with and file an E&O claim. To do this you will need proof of the error so hopefully you have something in writing or some e-mails between you and your Realtor agreeing that your willing to offer X and the Realtor made a mistake either honestly or otherwise.\n\nIf the agent/broker is unwilling to work with you on this issue, your best alternative may be to fire them and retain the services of another agent.\n\nBest of luck.\n\nKevin
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This is horrible. I can't believe they did this to you. Holding a patient down has to be reviewed and has many checks and balances here. The patient has to be a danger to themselves/others. You obviously weren't.I would sue. I would speak with an attorney and see what records they can get and see what legal recourse there can be. First and foremost complain complain complain. Write a letter to the hospital administration explaining how upset you are. They will investigate extensively and will inform you of the results. Good luck and I am so sorry that this happened to you.
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I would suggest getting an attorney or getting in contact with the state AMA or State Board of Medical Quality Assurance. This doctor seems like he needs to be put in place.
1095457
I've been injured on the job twice.\nI had a really bad time filing a claim.  The first doctor said I wasn't hurt and tried loading me up on pain pills.  I saw him twice, complained to my workplace and went to another doctor.  She was great!  She was very professional and gave me a disablility percentage rating.  After my workplace found out I was entitled to a lump sum for my injuries they flipped out and ordered me to have a second opinion.  The doc saw me, confirmed what the previous physician had diagnosed, and told me he didn't understand why I needed a second opinion.  Although I made about $3,400 bucks, I wouldn't say it was worth it for the injury I received to my back.  Long story short, expect to be playing LOTS of games with people.  If they try bulling you, find a Workers Compensation or Injury lawyer to deal with your case.\n\nGood luck!
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You were not damaged, so there is no basis for bringing charges.  You were just inconvenienced.  Start by asking for some of your money back.  Your dentist would probably be just as happy to see you go elsewhere, too.  If your dentist is not agreeable to this, contact the state dental association for your state (in the Yellow Pages) and see if there is a Peer Review Committee.
836140
This has happened to me 2 or 3 times. They do pull your aid. I filled out a form for appeal, gave them doctor's statements and then the FA office meets and determines if you can still get it or not.
1157900
go back and tell them you are not any better and you need to see another doctor...they do not always have fully qualified people in the emergency room.. so go back and say you want to see your doctor or a doctor that knows what he is doing..
480542
Go to another doctor.
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Have you gotten a second opinion from another specialist on your condition.  If they conclude it was a mistake, then you have a better case.  At that point, you should contact a medical malpractice attorney.  You can get referral from your local bar association (attorney).