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How to I prove negligence if no autopsy was done. How do i file a lawsuit against a doctor for not following my family members full code request?
answered on Sep 22, 2024
Yes, it's possible you could. The best way to answer your question would be to try to set up a consult with attorneys who handle such cases. Free initial consults are customary with such cases. If a law firm believed that there could be a basis for a case to move forward with, they could... View More
How to I prove negligence if no autopsy was done. How do i file a lawsuit against a doctor for not following my family members full code request?
answered on Sep 15, 2024
Yes, you can sue a doctor or nursing facility for negligence. To prove it, you must show they had a duty of care, failed to meet it, caused harm, and there were damages. Medical records and expert testimony can help, even without an autopsy.
To file a lawsuit, contact a malpractice lawyer,... View More
I took her to the ER the next morning. The doctor would not confirm they were ligature marks although they were deep and clearly visible. I felt that he didn't want to get involved so suggested I bring her in the following morning to see her primary care doctor, which I did. Her primary care... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2024
A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry your mother sustained such alarming and disturbing injuries. You did the right thing by getting her out of there. Your post mentions that you ran out of characters. Regardless of what you were... View More
My boyfriend got into a car accident and ended up with a broken neck and a hip. He was placed in a rehabilitation facility where they left him for hours without his diaper changed, would disconnect his button for help, would not supply him his medication for pain because they forgot to order it and... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
And then there is the question of; is there any recourse for the car accident that resulted in his injuries. If you have not obtained a consultation on that, I suggest taking the time to do so. As stated by the other counsel, there are regulations and standards that the facility must comply with.... View More
category of medical malpractice
answered on Jul 2, 2024
In California, administering a chemical restraint to a patient without informed consent can indeed be considered medical malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's actions deviate from the accepted standard of care and cause harm to the patient. Failing to obtain... View More
executor of my clients will or trust. Her current attorney and this person will not share this info with my resident or myself. Her DPOA have been revoked however she is stating she has control oh my residents trust or will and get everything. What can I do?
answered on Jun 29, 2024
This situation involves potential financial abuse of a vulnerable adult in assisted living, which is a serious concern. Here are some steps you can consider taking:
1. Report suspected abuse: Contact your local Adult Protective Services (APS) office to report the suspected financial abuse.... View More
This happened in 2022 and it’s now 2024. And now my name is coming up to the state to be put on EDL LIST. I just got letter in . The mail. To file an appeal. To challenge the allegations. It’s been way over a year. And the company got bought out. Can they do this
answered on May 11, 2024
Based on Missouri's regulations for the Employee Disqualification List (EDL), the time frame for a senior facility to provide a statement to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is as follows:
1. The facility must provide a written statement to the DHSS within 30 days of... View More
It’s a long-term ongoing family feud that she is brought into the situation. Has nothing to do with my mother and it has nothing to do with anything. My mother enjoys our company and she looks forward to our visits. We are suddenly cut off. I’m not allowed to see her and we are very concerned... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2024
In California, the role of a Power of Attorney (POA) includes making decisions on behalf of someone regarding financial or health matters, depending on the type of POA granted. However, this authority does not inherently include the power to deny family members the right to visit their loved ones... View More
My mom moved two years ago to take care of her mom. A month ago my grandmother had a stroke. And her siblings have told us that my mom herself is not doing well. My mom’s family has Alzheimer’s in her family. My sisters and I have been trying to get her paper work and ID to get her back, her... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2024
To move your mom back to the states from Puerto Rico, especially under these complex circumstances, it's crucial to approach the situation methodically. First, gather all necessary documents that prove your relationship to your mom, such as birth certificates and any legal documents pertaining... View More
She is in a nursing home with dementia and schizophrenia. She can't care for herself but we haven't had a court declare her incompetent due to funds. The nursing home is allowing her to call a lawyer to sue us and them for not releasing her. When she was on her own she didn't eat... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2024
Dealing with a situation involving a family member with dementia and schizophrenia can be challenging, especially when legal concerns arise. Here are some steps you can consider:
1. Seek Legal Advice: It's important to consult with an attorney who specializes in elder law or... View More
Persuasive cases are not precedents. Other then art of selecting cases, what are the scientific definitions? Seminal can be either precedent or persuasive?
answered on Jan 1, 2024
In the realm of legal jurisprudence, cases are typically categorized as either precedent or persuasive. Precedent cases are those that establish a legal rule or principle that must be followed by lower courts within the same jurisdiction. In California, this includes decisions by the California... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2023
If you have evidence suggesting wrongful conduct at the nursing home, it's crucial to preserve this evidence, such as messages that you mentioned. The first step would be to secure copies of these messages in a safe and confidential manner.
It's advisable to seek legal advice from... View More
Fed. Rule Civ. P. 3 5.2 and L. R. 5.2.1 of Central District court have wording:
address 'should be' reducted to City and State.
'Should' means recommendation, not mandatory requirement?
Can filing be rejected if initial filing has full address?
I... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2023
In the context of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2 and Local Rule 5.2.1 of the Central District Court, the term "should" generally implies a strong recommendation rather than a mandatory requirement. However, this does not mean that it can be disregarded without consideration.... View More
Majestic pure a body wash and it has broken him completely out his face everywhere it's redness what can I do about it because your body's products and you look you read it ingredients it's just a shame do I have a lawsuit against these people because they mess my son's face up... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2024
A Washington DC attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It would be difficult for anyone here to answer your question of whether or not your son has a case. An attorney will want to know about the product, its label, its warnings, the severity of your son's... View More
Looking for a civil attorney, will help me with the case for the nursing home because of neglect because it does neglect all the way around from emotional abuse neglect
answered on Oct 15, 2024
You can search in legal directories like Justia for lawyers in or near the county where the nursing home is located who practice in the area of nursing home abuse.
Go to Justia's "Find a Lawyer" tab to begin your search
answered on Aug 28, 2024
Whether a nursing home has insurance coverage is not generally available to the public. Such information would only be disclosed in the context of a lawsuit. You can find the owner of a nursing home, https://profiles.health.ny.gov/nursing_home/#5.79/42.868/-76.809
these twin brothers have already been victims of their caregivers stealing there entire life's savings. these men are bed ridden I stepped in and took over for awhile but we couldn't retrieve any money. we were able to keep them from loosing there mobile home to live in. the care giver... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2024
Under California law, if someone has obtained Power of Attorney (POA) through coercion or fraud, it can be revoked. Lonnie has the right to revoke the POA if he did not fully understand what he was signing or if it was done under duress. He can also take legal action to have the POA declared... View More
I am fairly certain that I have an open & shut case.
In Louisiana
answered on Jul 15, 2024
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. There are attorneys who deal with nursing home matters, one of the categories you chose for the question. That could be a starting point in your arranging a free initial consult to discuss further. Good luck
Why would supervisor tell me regional office suppose to send it. From Feb. 9,2024 to May 2024?
answered on Jun 1, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It's possible she could, but an attorney could advise more definitively after learning about the nature of the misleading actions (fraud, misrepresentation, etc.). One option could be for your sister to try to... View More
My cousin put herself as my mom's payee for SSI payments and emergency contact without her knowledge.
answered on Mar 29, 2024
Please see:
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/adult-protection
Rob Kane
Eagan Attorney Orange
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