As a certified phlebotomist in the Sacramento area, I want to open a blood draw station where I can draw patients' blood, process it, and then drop it off at a local laboratory of the patients' choice. Do I need to be under a doctor's supervision, or can I operate independently with malpractice insurance and within my scope of practice?

June 19th, 2024

I stopped payment on a $700 dental bill because the dentist performed unnecessary procedures on a tooth that wasn't causing pain. Can I get in trouble for this, and can I take the dentist to court?

October 8th, 2024

I was given a traffic citation for not using my turn signal in Colorado. I have pled not guilty and have a trial date set. The officer also mentioned expired plates, which were actually valid. How can I defend myself against the turn signal violation, considering the inconsistencies in the officer's statements and notes?

May 28th, 2023

We were hired to clean a vacant house, completed the work, but the customer refused to pay, claiming nothing was cleaned. Despite our inspections and evidence showing the work was done, the customer threatened to file a BBB complaint and leave fake reviews if we didn't waive her bill. The BBB now requires us to offer a monetary settlement or face a rating adjustment. We have overwhelming evidence of our work and the customer's fraudulent behavior. What should we do?

February 10th, 2023

I was driving a loaner vehicle from a car dealership and had an accident. My insurance paid the claim to have the vehicle fixed, but the dealer is now suing me for $3K, the difference in the car's value after the repair. Is this a matter for my car insurance company or something different?

February 29th, 2024