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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: What legal options do I have for neglect and malpractice at St. Luke's facilities after my grandmother's passing?

In 2025, my grandmother, managing diabetes, hypertension, and on dialysis, developed gangrene at a rehabilitation center after vascular surgery. The staff failed to act, and visiting nurses also neglected her condition until it resulted in double amputations. Later, she contracted a... View More

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answered on Oct 31, 2025

I’m so sorry for your loss. What you’re describing may involve both **medical malpractice** and **wrongful death** under state law. Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing facilities are legally obligated to provide reasonable and timely care. When neglect leads to severe harm—like... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Nursing Home Abuse, Military Law and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Power of Attorney unable to use funds for house bills, considering selling house.

I'm the Power of Attorney for my dad, who is currently residing in a veterans nursing home. The nursing home has informed me that I cannot use his money to pay for his house bills, such as his home insurance and water bills, because he no longer resides there, although they mentioned that... View More

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answered on Oct 11, 2025

This is a difficult situation, and it’s understandable that you want to handle your father’s affairs responsibly while protecting his property. As Power of Attorney, your role is to manage his finances in his best interest. The nursing home’s restriction likely stems from Medicaid or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Nursing Home Abuse, Probate, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Legal action against PCA and caregiver for neglect and exploitation in Philadelphia, PA?

I'm facing a complex legal situation involving my deceased father in Philadelphia, PA. The caregiver exploited my father financially and neglected his care, resulting in harm. PCA investigated but did not provide documentation for prosecution. Additionally, the caregiver claims a fake will,... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

What you're going through sounds heartbreaking, especially after losing your father and then facing both neglect and betrayal. In Pennsylvania, you do have the right to take legal action against a caregiver for financial exploitation and neglect, particularly if you have evidence that your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Nursing Home Abuse, Gov & Administrative Law, Public Benefits, Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a nursing home take a person's bank account to pay for care without agreements or government assistance?

Can a nursing home take a person's bank account to pay for the nursing care if the person is not receiving Medicaid or government assistance, and there are no existing agreements or contracts with the nursing home regarding payments?

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

I'm really sorry you're facing this concern—it can feel overwhelming when someone’s finances and care are at stake. A nursing home cannot simply take money from a person's bank account without legal permission or a signed agreement. If there's no contract, no Medicaid... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Nursing Home Abuse and Personal Injury for Pennsylvania on
Q: Seeking lawyer for adult protective services case in Carlisle, PA concerning mother's care and finances

I am trying to find a lawyer with experience in adult protective services cases in Carlisle, PA. I want to arrange for someone to accompany me when visiting my mother, who lives with my cousin, due to past altercations, including a physical incident. My concerns involve the management of my... View More

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answered on Apr 12, 2025

To address your concerns about your mother's care and finances, it's important to find a lawyer experienced in handling adult protective services cases. You can start by contacting local law firms in Carlisle, PA, that focus on elder law or family law. They should be able to help you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law and Nursing Home Abuse for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a patient in a nursing home be forced to another room, from a fairly quiet double to an extremely nosily quad room?
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answered on Jun 27, 2023

A patient cannot be forced to move from a quiet double room to a noisy quad room against their will. Nursing home residents have certain rights, including the right to privacy and a reasonable accommodation of their needs. However, there may be specific circumstances or exceptions where room... View More

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Q: Hello, How do I find the information about the civil lawsuit that was filed last week?
Michael Brevda
Michael Brevda
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Elder Law, Federal Crimes and Nursing Home Abuse for Pennsylvania on
Q: No attorney will take my case. How do I file charges for abuse of a corpse?

My father passed away in a nursing home. Not only did they lie about the time of death but my father was struck in the face after he died.

Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
answered on Jul 2, 2019

Call the police department in the town where the nursing home is located, and tell them you want to file charges.

Best of luck to you.

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Q: Brother has power of attorney for mom who was injured at a nursing home, he says no case siblings say he has filed?

Case is on Phila. Civil in April 2012 don't no exact date.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 21, 2012

And your question is what? If you have found an active case, there is a case.

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