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My grandmas conservator is abusing her I have been watching her recklessly spend 200,000 plus dollars but mostly they have almost killed her. She over the past year has fallen many times . She has broken many bones. The latest fall fractured her hip in many places and broke her arm in half. I... View More 
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answered on Oct 5, 2019
Contact your local Adult Protective Services office and also hire a different attorney.
My loved one is physically and mentally challenged and unable to speak and has a peg tube. He has been hospitalized and sent to the ER several times for different reasons ( infections, dehydration, peg tube dislodgment, peg tube misplacement). There was even a time I’ve gone to visit and noticed... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2019
Yes, they can, and should, be held liable for negligent acts that cause harm to the resident. These claims fall under the Medical Liability Act in Alabama. If the nursing home and its staff breaches the standard of care, and the resident suffers harm as a result of the breach then you could have... View More
My grandmother has been diagnosed with dementia. For the last 6 months she has been refusing to take her medication, which then brings out the very worst in her. Paranoia takes over she picks at her skin to remove probes that control her. It's now to the point where her legs are swollen,... View More
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answered on Sep 12, 2019
If you believe she is incapable of making decisions for herself you can use the health care proxy. If the medical facility refuses to recognize it or believe she is still competent to make these decisions you will need to have the courts intervene. Generally, it is done by seeking Guardianship of... View More
My elderly, low income mom (on medicaid) resides in an assisted living facility . I pay her rent there every month. They added on a $4,000 charge and recently and claimed it was because they did not bill her the correct amount monthly, going 2 years back. She doesn't have this money, can... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2019
In order to answer this question an attorney would need to review any contracts signed by your mother and by you. Some violations of the law allow you to demand that your attorneys fees be paid by the defendant t in certain circumstances and if an attorney thinks you have such a case and it is... View More
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.
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.
He took my phone smashes it then grabbed my face scratching my nose and eye. Then snapped my glasses and flushed them down the toilet. Repeatedly kicked me in the legs and stomach. Then when my vision was compromised he exposed my left breast and pinched and twisted it. Then seemed out my purse and... View More
answered on May 21, 2019
Unless you did something to provoke the attack, the best (and only real) remedy is against the group home because they knew or should have known this resident would act out in the manner that they did. Talk to a lawyer.
answered on Mar 25, 2019
A petition is the first document filed with the court that initiates a probate case. It is like a complaint in a civil case.
A motion is filed within a probate case that seeks some specific relief.
I would be the plaintiff
I'm searching for an excellent trial attorney on a success fee basis
Extreme injustice done
This doesn't involve probate, it involves litigation
It involves social security disability money, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2019
If you're alleging someone was killed then the police and prosecutor would handle that on the criminal law side of your question.
he received 3 staples in his head and we were not notified and he cant remember what happened, do we have a case?
answered on Jan 4, 2019
You should consult with an attorney who can review the case with you and determine if this is worth pursuing. Most attorneys offer a free consultation. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I believe that his issues are as a direct result of malpractice on the part of the memory care community in which he was living. At the suggestion of the care manager at the hospital, I contacted the Fredericksburg Adult Protective Services and the Va State Dept. of Licensing. She also suggested... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2018
I don't see a question in your statement of facts, but assuming that your question is whether or not you would have a case against the memory caregiver, it is not possible to tell. There are so many variables and other facts to discover before an opinion can be made. Additionally, you must... View More
Linda was a patient at Kaiser in Sacramento from Sept 24, 2017 till the beginning of June 2018. The beginning of June, Kaiser discharged Linda without my consent and without my knowledge to a care facility in Oakland, CA. Kaiser did not contact me about her discharge nor ask me where I wanted her... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2018
You should be asking Kaiser and the care facility in Oakland these questions.
to sue?
answered on Nov 5, 2018
When in doubt, sue them both. If you've got a nursing home issue, I suggested you call Will Eadie. That's all he does.
answered on Nov 4, 2018
The term abuse is sometimes used loosely, but it tends to generally involve the care of the individual. However, if you have concerns about the contract, reviewing its terms with an attorney could help you determine if there are issues in it that deserve further attention.
Tim Akpinar
can't remember how she got them. Would this sink any case I brought against the nursing home?
answered on Oct 6, 2018
No it’s not necessary if she remembers how she got the sores. In most cases involving a lawsuit against a nursing home the person isn’t able to remember or has unfortunately passed away. The most important piece of evidence will be your mom’s medical records from the facility and what they say.
answered on Sep 21, 2018
Whatever the resident needs to prevent them from falling because there is no one size fits all solution to falls. State and federal regulations require the nursing home to provide the care and assistance needed by the resident to meet their needs. Sometimes bed alarms work. Sometimes they... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2018
Available recourses could depend on whether the home or its agents were negligent in administering the medication. You could consult with a medical malpractice attorney, who could have questions as to what the medication was, what condition your father was receiving it for, what the magnitude of... View More
I have become handicapped in this time, there is alot of abuse verbal and physical I have nothing he has taken everything from me
answered on Aug 27, 2018
I advise you reach out to Adult Protective Services:
http://www.cdss.ca.gov/Adult-Protective-Services
And if you reside in the same home, it's probably an eviction action that he'll need to pursue. If you aren't married, you'll want to consult with an elder law attorney for options.
answered on Aug 24, 2018
File a complaint through the administrative system. If it is a nursing home, ask at the office for complaint procedures.
It's practically a known fact that the caregiver for my girlfriend's father (who is also my neighbor) has been negligent to the point of abuse. However there is no solid proof of this. Adult Protective Services asked him if he wanted them to begin an investigation. The man has dementia... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2018
This sounds like neglect and you should contact the Elder services office again to report that you have this information.
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