Sounds like she was a fall risk. When a resident is deemed a fall risk, preventative measures (bed alarms, restraints, frequent supervision, low...

Are nursing homes receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds required to report accidents involving residents to the Dept of Health?

I am sorry to hear about your relative's fall. I would check with the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health to see if any reports were filed. You will...

A closet fell on father at nursing home it was not fastened. Down can they be sued. For neglect?.

The answer is Yes. Nursing Homes have a duty to maintain a safe environment for their residents, especially a high needs resident like your...

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Should i call ch 7.and 4 news my families work for them.

This sounds like you are getting a raw deal. Absent extreme circumstances, your attorney should not get more money than you do. Please give me a...

I want to know if I have a case against a nursing home that caused my mothers death in Florida

I am sorry to hear about your mother. It is hard to tell if you have a case based on the limited facts. You probably have a case against the...

Were my Hippa rights violated?

It sounds like you would have difficulty in bringing a case against the paramedics. However, if the other driver caused the accident, you should...

My mother died of nursing home neglect in May of 2011. I need a second opinion as the lawyer I consulted decined the case.

I am sorry for your loss. Bedsores are typically a tell-tale sign of neglect. Plus it sounds like the nursing home delayed getting her medical...

Wrongful death case and criminal case incident happened last march by driven Chinese friend got T-boned by a Caucasian male. my

I am sorry for your loss. Sounds like your friend's family (or you) need to speak with a personal injury lawyer. I would need to know more facts...

Do I have a medical malpractice case for improper Implanon placement?

It is difficult to determine based on the limited fact pattern. Has a doctor recommended you have the device removed? Do you have your medical...

My personal injury attorney dropped me because they didn't want to go to trial. What do i need to know about my new attorney?

Make sure that your new potential lawyer would be willing to try the case if the insurance company does not offer a reasonable amount. Please...