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Randall Richard Walton
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I would speak with another attorney. Six falls in six months, two resulting in...
Lauren Morgan Ellerman
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Hmm... This is a tough one. Clearly the facility was not providing the care...
Lauren Morgan Ellerman
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I am not a NJ attorney, but in Virginia, someone can be removed from a nursing...
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Randall Richard Walton
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The other attorneys here have given you excellent insights, but let me add...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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Take a deep breath and think about it. Part of the reason for settlements is...
Edward Anthony Tini
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You should without question consult with your attorney. Nursing homes must...
Michael J. Helfand
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First of all, make sure your mother in law is getting the medical treatment she...
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Kenneth Lewis Swenson
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Your father may be the victim of neglect which is considered a form of abuse...
Thomas Gerad Lewellyn
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Your description sounds like "neglect". It is usually a good idea to file a...
Lucreita D. Becude
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Contact the elder abuse office in your area and let them know that status of...
Lauren Morgan Ellerman
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Dear Roanoker: This is a sad and scary situation. Your mother in...
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Kendall A VanConas
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It is unfortunate that your mother's situation has deteriorated to this point....
Lauren Morgan Ellerman
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What an awful situation to be in. The first attorney was right - find out if...
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Joshua M King
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Thanks for using Avvo. I'm Josh King, General Counsel for Avvo. Please note...
William Michael Berman
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Your story is, unfortunately, not too all uncommon. And while most states do...
Thomas L. Gallivan
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In New York, complaints about nursing home care can be reported to the New York...
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You may be able to get free or reduced cost legal help from the Northwest...
Sarah E Spring
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Look for an attorney who works on a contingent fee basis, meaning that no...
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Patricia Lee Mcclintock Gifford
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You should contact your state regulatory agency. In Illinois, for example, the...
Thomas L. Gallivan
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In New York, complaints about nursing home care can be reported to the New York...
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Michael J. Helfand
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Contact a local medical malpractice attorney. If the overdose caused injury,...
Donna M. Mackenzie
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As I'm sure you know, a Coumadin overdose can be extremely dangerous and can...
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Jeena R. Belil
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The first thing to do is to document the bedsores. Take pictures of them and...
William Michael Berman
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To the extent the nursing home failed to establish a written care plan to...
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Lauren Morgan Ellerman
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If your mother has "capacity" as defined by Utah law, she can change her power...
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Patricia Lee Mcclintock Gifford
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If this is a facility that takes MediCare, this issue should be governed by...
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Daniel G. Romano
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You may have a case. Nursing home neglect is tragic and rampant. You should...
Donna M. Mackenzie
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Federal regulations require a nursing home to ensure that a resident who enters...
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Jonathan H Levy
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If you are receiving SSDI, your lawsuit and any settlement should have no...
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Jonathan S. Safran
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Linda: Generally as long as you are being factually accurate, you should not...
Kevin W. Davidson
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In addition to Jonathan's comments, you should be aware that one can ALWAYS be...
Melissa Marina Ogle
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Depending on what county she lives in/turns herself into, she may be entitled...
Amanda Leathers Dean
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Your sister can absolutely get an attorney. In many counties, juveniles who...

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