Your current state is Ohio
THIS HAS TO DO WITH MY SISTER WHO HAS A MENTAL CONDITION FOR YRS .LAST YR SHE FELL AND WAS TAKEN TO CARSON HOSPITAL FOR THAT . THAT IS WHERE THE NIGHTMARE BEGAN. SHE HAD BEE TAKING CLOIRIL FOR YRS AND I RECOGNIZED IT WAS AFFECTING HER SPEECH AND HER ARMS BECAME JERKY AND BECAUSE OF BEING AROUND... View More 
answered on Mar 29, 2022
You have two potential issues: 1) medical malpractice, and 2) nursing home abuse / neglect. The latter is one you can more readily start by contacting the facility, omsbudman, or the state's complaint website. The former would require gathering medical documentation and finding a medical... View More
There are multiple mitigating circumstances that weren't considered and I have multiple character witnesses and evidence of how I treat my patients. I was in a room with another co-worker when the alleged abuse took place. We were dressing a confused and agitated resident for dinner and she... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
If this is due to a criminal charge, you should retain a criminal defense attorney.
The grandmother of my child wants to adopt him
answered on Apr 6, 2022
I'm sorry your question remains open for three weeks. It was probably overlooked in the Nursing Home category. You could try reposting under the Adoption section (click the linked text "Show More Categories" under the shortlist of main categories). There's no guarantee all posts... View More
The rehab refused to let us see or speak to her. She was there only 2 weeks as we insisted on bringing her home. The rehab said we wouldn't be able to care for her, she was COVID and would have to wait. Only the fact that she got an infection and had to be rushed to emergency we were able to... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2022
Take her to a doctor for a thorough examination and professional documentation of her injuries. Call the police and report suspected Elder Abuse. Talk to an attorney about a possible lawsuit.
Patient has diagnois of cognative mental disorder and was admitted due to a fall resulting in an additional head injury.
answered on Dec 28, 2021
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It would be a firm that handles personal injury, and possibly med mal if the incident was related to the patient's care. It's difficult to say with exactness, based on this brief description. Good luck
We’ve video recorded an physical aggressive behavior of the Caregiver toward elderly man and filled a report to Adult protective services about the incident. The private home care agency wants the video clip. I don’t believe I should sent it to the accused agency. Advise?
answered on Nov 4, 2021
I handle ALF cases and this is unfortunately quite common. You should immediately contact an attorney who handles ALF (Assisted Living Facility) and Nursing Home Negligence cases. This is valuable evidence which may form the basis of a claim against them. In Florida, there is something called the... View More
She had had several strokes over a time period but the point of contact wasn’t told until this last one. The lady who owns the place has not even had a doctor come at all to assess her situation. I find this reprehensible!!
answered on Nov 1, 2021
I am sorry to hear about Mom. The ALF Residents' Rights provide that every Florida ALF resident has a right to live in a safe and decent living environment, free from abuse and neglect. It sounds like Mom's care was questionable, so you should absolutely investigate. Contact a Florida... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2021
Depends on the retainer. Industry averages are 1/3 to 50/50 depending on how it is all structured. Generally the Plaintiff owes nothing if there is no recovery.
My friends mother was staying at an assisted living center until this past February when she tragically passed away due to lack of oxygen from choking on some food she was eating for lunch. They did not check on her for 40-45 mins after lunch when they located her on the ground in her room. This... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2021
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. I'm very sorry for you and your friend's loss. You ask for someone to please advise. Your friend's best option would be to consider reaching out to attorneys to discuss in greater detail. Law firms that... View More
In the state of North Carolina
answered on Mar 11, 2021
This depends on the language in the power of attorney. However, most powers of attorney grant a broad array of powers, including the right of the attorney in fact to initiate litigation on behalf of the principal. Most of our nursing home abuse cases involving a still-living victim are brought by... View More
Take care of my brother and become his conservator. How can I make this happen?
answered on Feb 22, 2021
In NC this is called guardianship, not conservatorship, I advise that you speak to a local lawyer to assist you with the process. If you want to attempt the process on your own speak to the local Clerk of Court.
answered on Feb 18, 2021
You can find public access to Pennsylvania’s civil court docket online. You can search by party name to locate either 1) the name of the injured nursing home victim or 2) the legal entity name of the negligent nursing home.
I know each state is different, I am asking for the state of Maine and wondered what the statute of limitations is for that state.
answered on Feb 2, 2021
Most states have a 2 to 4 year statute of limitations on nursing home negligence claims. I am not licensed in Maine, so I could not tell you that state's time period to bring a nursing home abuse claim. However, delay is never a good idea if you believe you have a case. Call a local nursing... View More
Released but had to b airlifted from the rehab from her surgery back to little rock where they then did not properly care for her in result of her death
answered on Feb 9, 2021
A Texas (or possibly Arkansas) attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss in further detail - based on the brief description here, an attorney could not offer meaningful... View More
Also my mom was in a nursing home when she contracted covid-19. She died from complications of covid 11/14/20. They were under stay at home orders so no visitors were allowed. An employee brought covid into the nursing home. What are my options in sueing this nursing home.
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answered on Jan 13, 2021
The trustee and his or her attorney most likely are not returning your calls because they do not represent YOU. YOU need to hire a trust administration attorney to represent YOU. It could be that you simply don't know the right questions to ask and what information you are entitled to. A... View More
They are refusing to send paperwork to another so I can go to another
answered on Jan 24, 2021
I'm sorry this happened to you. A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a number of weeks. As a GENERAL matter nationwide, patient discharges are often one-sided decisions. The patient may have certain recourses such as appealing or working with a... View More
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answered on Nov 30, 2020
No. The conservator usually has to file a final accounting with the Court with a Suggestion of Death. You might file a Suggestion with the Death Certificate copy yourself.
My mother has been living in a senior living apartment home as a tenant. Three days ago, she slipped on the floor in the bathroom and pulled her emergency cord that is supposed to directly ring the local fire department for emergency help. However, after she pulled the cord for 30 minutes, no help... View More
answered on Nov 24, 2020
Contact an attorney. Do you have any evidence that the Landlord knew that the cord didn't work. They should have some policies in place to avoid such a situation. Like a weekly test of the system, etc..
So I went to the nursing home where my grandma was staying cause my mom got a call from the hospital saying my grandma was in the hospital and she needed her c-pap machine so I drove to Mitchell SD and got to firesteel and they told me they couldn't find it that her room was empty and that... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2020
A South Dakota attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Some things aren't fully clear from the description, but the bottom line seems to be that you had a real ordeal and runaround in trying to arrange an oxygen machine for your grandmother, and to compound... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2020
It could depend on what the matter involves. If it is something other than admission, retention, guardianship and other MHLS-related matters, a family member or friend could look into whether a private counsel could be arranged. Good luck
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