Financial Elder Abuse - Is Better to Settle or Litigate - Treble Damages - Attorney Fee Award ?

Keep in mind that recovering attorney fees for financial elder abuse under W & I Code Section 15657.5 only requires a showing by a preponderance of...

My husband died and I just received the autopsy Feb 2015. Who is responsible for his death?

It is not possible to answer the question with only the stated facts. It obviously should be closely investigated by an attorney whose primary...

Do I have the right to see my father.

Your father has the right to visits with family and friends. (California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Section 72527(a)(20); Code of Federal...

As an initial response, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. As for the question, the facts stated are insufficient to definitively answer the...

I Reside in arizona My brother was residing in a home in caLifornia I lost my brother .I believe this was due to negligence.

Nursing home litigation is very nuanced so select an attorney whose practice is focused on elder and dependent adult neglect matters. The legal...

Absolutely, you not only have recourse but may also be entitled to enhanced remedies under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection...

Personal Injury: the other side sent me a 998 offer, and I accepted, but now they are insisting

There are many nuances with 998 Offers to Compromise. Look at the language of the 998 offer and if it expressly "allows judgment to be taken or...

Auto accident. Unmarried Dad killed. He had 2 kids. Driver at fault had 15k policy. His kids can get 15k to split or 30k?

The more important question is if there is another pocket or pockets to help pay damages. The children need an experienced attorney to explore...

Botched hernia repair on my 2 month old son

All of the answers are sound advice. Make sure you talk with a well qualified medical malpractice attorney, preferably with a defense background. ...

Do I need a medical mal practice attorney?

Liability will depend on whether the surgeon's treatment fell below the applicable standard of care. I may seem obvious to you that the surgeon...