NeedRefferal
Joined: 18 Nov 2003
Posts: 3
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 12:23 pm Post subject: [Lawyers] I need a dialysis lawyer
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I need to consult with a dialysis lawyer....<
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>Where or who should I see? <
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>Please help!
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Good luck
Joined: 14 Oct 2003
Posts: 2
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 12:48 pm Post subject: Sueing
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There aren't many "dialysis lawyers" because no dialysis provider has ever been sued except for billing fraud.
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Lawyer referrals
Joined: 18 Nov 2003
Posts: 1
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 1:17 pm Post subject: We are not a referral service
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We advocate for a solution first. If a clinic does harm, then the patients will be given a list of attorneys. Our position is to resolve the issue first.That serves both parties.<
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>Dialysis facilities have been sued, they usually settle out of court with gag orders. We have two cases in California that we have helped with that are in Federal court. It appears that the first round was won.<
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>We have trained the attorneys that have existing cases to understand the ins and outs of this industry. They contact us.<
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>But our job is ultimately to advocate for solutions. Most cases are resolved, others patients have been given names of attorneys to contact. <
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>The reason is that the attorneys are expensive. We have seen a trend where they will sit on a case until the statute has only a month or so. We have helped locate an attorney for that patient in Texas. That is still in the deposition stage last I heard.There are 3 now in Texas and one is about to be filed. We would prefer a win win for everyone and sometimes the patient needs to have someone listen, and we do. If we are asked for help we will help to resolve issues. Hopefully it ends there.<
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>Our postion has always been one of advocating for a fair solution for all involved. If the clinics have been unjust, then we will provide names. But we have nothing to do with the patients once they go to the attorneys. It is their choice, and we will help with the attorneys when asked.<
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>More lawsuits are on the horizon though.<
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>Arlene<
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NeedRefferal
Joined: 18 Nov 2003
Posts: 3
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: We are not a referral service
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Arlene, thanks for the polite response..very helpful indeed. Time is nearing........I will give this information to my family...<
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>Thany you...
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FYI
Joined: 15 Feb 2003
Posts: 72
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 4:14 pm Post subject: Feel free to contact us for help
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Please feel free to contact us if you need any help or support. You can email to:<
>arlene@dialysisethics.org or you can call 360-604-4440,if no one is available at that number there is another number to contact us. Your not alone.
