With a firm that has handled many cases like this, it is unfortunate what you mother went through and indeed, it does appear that you and your...

Can a son sue a nursing home for neglect of her father if she is not the executor of his estate?

Under California law, only your father's legal heirs at law may bring a case for Wrongful Death. You are an heir, and your Uncle is not. Now...

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"Statutory Protection of Elder Persons" Can I use it as a Cause of Action?

Yes, Welfare & Institutions Code Section 15600 et seq. is our Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) and is a distinct cause of...

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I notified the elder abuse about my fathers financial abuse they never questioned him only tried to establish mental competence

Although your description of the events is a bit confusing, if you believe that your father is the subject of financial fraud, it would be wise to...

If nursing home patient is full code, - is it considered wrongful death, if staff does not see distress of patient in time ?

While is not enough information here to conclusively determine if there is a case for Wrongful Death, there are facts which you describe that could...

My father in-law died resulting in a fall while under 24 hr. care at a senior care facility where he was to be monitored 24 Hr

Yes, you likely have a case against the facility and the outside care agency. Depending on the contractual terms and the facts of the case there...

I think the home and the doctor are tampering with my deceased mom's medical records. Is this common with nursing home neglect?

In California, skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes) are required to give the designated responsible party of the resident a complete copy of...

I bought a car for my sister now she does not have insurance who will get into trouble if she gets into an accident?

While I am not licensed to practice law in your state and do not know the laws of MI, the issue of who can be held liable other than the negligent...

I didn't have insurance when i got in a car accident ? what will happen ?

California has strict financial responsibility laws regarding auto insurance and everyone in the state is required to maintain auto insurance if...

I recently had ankle surgery for an injury that i was misdiagnosed for back in 2002. It's now 2009. Can I sue for malpractice?

Unfortunately, it appears that your statute to file claim for medical malpratice may have lapsed as the limitation period is one year from the...