Q. I have a friend who had a dentist in a rather low quality complex work on her teeth, and perform a root canal. She experienced a lot of pain from it, and when she went to another dentist the dentist said the previous dentist did a poor job and he was willing to write a note attesting to it. We want to simply have the charge (still unpaid) of $1100 returned. Now here's the problems:
-She just moved so she cannot go back to that dentist, I have to act as a representative.
-She currently has no dental insurance to see another dentist and get a note.
-The case is over a year old, how can we find out the statute of limitations in the state of Hawaii on this?
We don't want to sue and add to the malpractice epidemic, but if we have to we will. We just want the charge taken off of her total debt. What can we do?
-She just moved so she cannot go back to that dentist, I have to act as a representative.
-She currently has no dental insurance to see another dentist and get a note.
-The case is over a year old, how can we find out the statute of limitations in the state of Hawaii on this?
We don't want to sue and add to the malpractice epidemic, but if we have to we will. We just want the charge taken off of her total debt. What can we do?
A. Hawaii Medical Malpractice Lawyers Resources
Hawaii State Bar Association LRIS
Honolulu, Hawaii
(808)537-9140
Statewide
Hawaii Medical Malpractice Lawyers
William H. Lawson, Attorney at Law
1188 Bishop St., Suite 2902
Century Square
Honolulu 96813 Hawaii, USA
Tel: 808-524-5300, Fax: 808-528-2525
Statutes of Limitation
Hawaii
2 years from discovery, not to exceed 6 years from act. Minors: age 10 or within 6 years, whichever is longer.
Hope this helps..I had a horrible root canal experience too, sorry she had to go through that :(.I would never do it again.
Hawaii State Bar Association LRIS
Honolulu, Hawaii
(808)537-9140
Statewide
Hawaii Medical Malpractice Lawyers
William H. Lawson, Attorney at Law
1188 Bishop St., Suite 2902
Century Square
Honolulu 96813 Hawaii, USA
Tel: 808-524-5300, Fax: 808-528-2525
Statutes of Limitation
Hawaii
2 years from discovery, not to exceed 6 years from act. Minors: age 10 or within 6 years, whichever is longer.
Hope this helps..I had a horrible root canal experience too, sorry she had to go through that :(.I would never do it again.
could anyone convince me that moving to the USA is a good idea to living in the UK?
Q. Could anyone convince me that its a good idea i pack my bag and move to the usa. i have a degree in computer science.Pllease give me examples,like if there house was cheaper or health care better something like that,than in the UK
A. It's not so easy to just pack up and go. You'd have to go through the humdrum of applying for a work visa, etc. The good news is that there is a demand for comp sci grads and getting a visa for you would be easier than for someone without specific skills.
I fly to England a lot and am familiar with the NHS, prices, etc. Assuming that the buying power of the pound in the UK is equal to the buying power of the dollar in the US, you'll find food, clothing and housing cheaper (except in major metro areas, such as NYC, LA, Seattle or Honolulu). If you move to an area that is comparable to say Manchester as opposed to London, you'll find housing to be cheaper than in the UK. You also get a lot more space for your money. There are no TV licensing fees (you only pay for the service you choose); there are no federal car taxes assessed (some southern states impose a personal property tax, but most states don't), the income tax rate is lower than in the UK and capital gains are taxed at a lower rate. A drivers license costs about 2 pounds. etc etc. In short, you don't pay a lot of the fees that you pay in the UK.
For a young, ambitious person who works hard, the US probably offers better opportunities to move up. The class structures are there, but they're not as rigid. If you were 40+ years old, I'd say stay in the UK, but if you're a young spud in your 20s, I'd say give the US a shot.
Health insurance is a huge problem in the US. Ideally you want your employer to cover it, but you will find more and more employers covering less than 100% or them passing on the riders that insurance companies impose. There are no hard and fast rules. Most insurance plans exclude dental, vision, have limited mental health and limit pharma (things get complicated due to state laws there). You also have the option of paying out of pocket or contracting with a British private carrier before you leave. In most European countries, there are no lifetime caps on care expenses imposed, but insurers in the US do impose them. This is important if you ever became seriously ill and that is why people here lose their homes when a family member becomes seriously ill.
The UK is probably better for broad care of basic illnesses, but the US is better for more complex medical issues in terms of quality of care/access to specialists. British insurers will most likely not cover nursing care in the US (if you required it after an accident). You'd either have to return to Britain if you had a contract or pay out of pocket here (avg $ 5000/month).
To see a doctor where I live costs $ 160 per visit at a walk-in clinic. Antibiotics will cost you anywhere from 8-10 times what you pay in the UK. A visit to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned costs $ 150. .... so.. , IF you consider coming, do also consider contracting for insurance in Britain.
I fly to England a lot and am familiar with the NHS, prices, etc. Assuming that the buying power of the pound in the UK is equal to the buying power of the dollar in the US, you'll find food, clothing and housing cheaper (except in major metro areas, such as NYC, LA, Seattle or Honolulu). If you move to an area that is comparable to say Manchester as opposed to London, you'll find housing to be cheaper than in the UK. You also get a lot more space for your money. There are no TV licensing fees (you only pay for the service you choose); there are no federal car taxes assessed (some southern states impose a personal property tax, but most states don't), the income tax rate is lower than in the UK and capital gains are taxed at a lower rate. A drivers license costs about 2 pounds. etc etc. In short, you don't pay a lot of the fees that you pay in the UK.
For a young, ambitious person who works hard, the US probably offers better opportunities to move up. The class structures are there, but they're not as rigid. If you were 40+ years old, I'd say stay in the UK, but if you're a young spud in your 20s, I'd say give the US a shot.
Health insurance is a huge problem in the US. Ideally you want your employer to cover it, but you will find more and more employers covering less than 100% or them passing on the riders that insurance companies impose. There are no hard and fast rules. Most insurance plans exclude dental, vision, have limited mental health and limit pharma (things get complicated due to state laws there). You also have the option of paying out of pocket or contracting with a British private carrier before you leave. In most European countries, there are no lifetime caps on care expenses imposed, but insurers in the US do impose them. This is important if you ever became seriously ill and that is why people here lose their homes when a family member becomes seriously ill.
The UK is probably better for broad care of basic illnesses, but the US is better for more complex medical issues in terms of quality of care/access to specialists. British insurers will most likely not cover nursing care in the US (if you required it after an accident). You'd either have to return to Britain if you had a contract or pay out of pocket here (avg $ 5000/month).
To see a doctor where I live costs $ 160 per visit at a walk-in clinic. Antibiotics will cost you anywhere from 8-10 times what you pay in the UK. A visit to the dentist to get your teeth cleaned costs $ 150. .... so.. , IF you consider coming, do also consider contracting for insurance in Britain.
need help about career's in Hawaii?
Q. okay, i'll say this in the simplest, most non-confusing way i can.
when i get out of college(or maybe even before then) i plan to move to hawaii. im thinking of Honolulu, but im not to sure yet. i do know it will be on the oahu island. its got the city life and the beach life (:
what i really wanted to know is what would be a practical career here? what are some careers that are not practical? and itd be nice if some people from hawaii answered this but if your someone that knows a lot about it then that's okay too. i just don't want to get interested in something and find out its not even possible to have that job there(where i live now theres many jobs that dont exist). and also, id appreciate if people didnt comment telling me to do something i want to do and that i shouldnt go into something because i want to live in hawaii. thats not what im doing. i will have an interest in what ever i do.
when i get out of college(or maybe even before then) i plan to move to hawaii. im thinking of Honolulu, but im not to sure yet. i do know it will be on the oahu island. its got the city life and the beach life (:
what i really wanted to know is what would be a practical career here? what are some careers that are not practical? and itd be nice if some people from hawaii answered this but if your someone that knows a lot about it then that's okay too. i just don't want to get interested in something and find out its not even possible to have that job there(where i live now theres many jobs that dont exist). and also, id appreciate if people didnt comment telling me to do something i want to do and that i shouldnt go into something because i want to live in hawaii. thats not what im doing. i will have an interest in what ever i do.
A. practical careers including medical doctor, dentist, bus driver, tourist guide, life guard, policeman, farm labour
Do i have to take vacation time when i have overtime on that week?
Q. I am an hourly employee in the state of florida. I was asked to work sunday for overtime. So by the end of my day on thursday i will have 40 and friday will make it 48. I have to go to the dentist and leave early tom so i will only be working 44 hours this week. 40 reg and 4 time and a half. My employer is making me take half a vacation day to cover the rest of the day and it will be at straight pay. So my time card will read 44 hours straight pay including the four vacation hours and 4 hours time n a half over time. Can an employer legally make you use your vacation time if you have already worked your 40 plus 4 Additional. And should i be payed the vacation time at overtimerate becasuse really it will be a 48 hour week?
A. Aaron,
This is the Honolulu section. State labor laws differ from state to state so any opinions here would not be something you could rely on. This situation doesn't sound right. I would think you should be paid 40 hours regular time and 4 hours overtime. You could call your state labor department. You would get a better answer if you asked the question in the Miami or Orlando section.
Here is a website for a Miami who can give you some information:
http://www.penichetlaw.com/Wageand_Hour.shtml
Here is more information from a Google search for "Florida wage dispute"
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=florida+wage+dispute&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=43dd59e47af515fb
This is from the State of Florida website:
"For additional information about Florida labor law issues, you can contact the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation's toll-free labor law helpline at 1-800-342-3450 1-800-342-3450."
This is the Honolulu section. State labor laws differ from state to state so any opinions here would not be something you could rely on. This situation doesn't sound right. I would think you should be paid 40 hours regular time and 4 hours overtime. You could call your state labor department. You would get a better answer if you asked the question in the Miami or Orlando section.
Here is a website for a Miami who can give you some information:
http://www.penichetlaw.com/Wageand_Hour.shtml
Here is more information from a Google search for "Florida wage dispute"
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=florida+wage+dispute&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=43dd59e47af515fb
This is from the State of Florida website:
"For additional information about Florida labor law issues, you can contact the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation's toll-free labor law helpline at 1-800-342-3450 1-800-342-3450."
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