I'm trying to locate a lawyer to file a medical negligence claim concerning my 82 year old Mom..?
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Here's a lawyer referral service from the American Bar Association. \n\nhttp://www.abanet.org/legalservices/findlegalhelp/home.cfm
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keep appeling. it took my mother 5 years to get hers but finally she did and they had to pay her for the entire time she was in appeal. DONT GIVE UP. ALWAYS APPEAL because if you do finally win they MUST pay from the date the case opened.
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check with ur local free clinics.... they  can either help her out  or direct her to where to go...  for one thing... at least they will check her out.. which will establish  a documented history for her.. which in turn  will be  of assistance
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you could try medical records or administrators of a currently operational hospital, county or state health dept too, good luck
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Hello there,\n\nANY nursing home SHOULD notify the patient's family for any changes or any incidents that occured to the patient. It is illegal otherwise. Speak to a lawyer about your situation. \n\nGood luck.
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Get a lawyer, look in the yellow pages
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If money is tight, I would suggest contacting a local Legal Aid center. Usually, free legal clinics like that will have you meet with a volunteer lawyer there, who will assess your factual situation and determine whether the center can do something for you or, if your situation is particularly complicated, refer you to a lawyer who has a referral relationship with the center. At least, you may be able to get some information that will help you better formulate how to go about resolving the problem you're having with your grandfather's daughter. Sometimes, all it takes is a demand letter (i.e., a threat to sue) to prompt people to solve a problem without ever going into litigation.
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talk to the court officer - they can help you find an attorney
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Try the phone book. Look under "doctors".
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I agree, get a lawyer. Too many posibilities and not enough clarification with your question. Most Doctors practicing medicine today carry  malpractice insurance. If the Doctor is clearly at fault you may have an easier time finding representation via a lawyer as they can expect a payout even if you can't afford one now.
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You may go to www. probono.com for initial guidance but after that you should go and personally meet the lawyer concerned for legal assistance. For torts on account of personal loss or injury, you can contact a civil lawyer who deals with accident claims and medical negligence matters.
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PLEASE CHECK WITH A LAWYER.
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Firstly gather all the information you can, medical records, doctors statements, witnesses etc.  Then go on line and do a google search for free legal advice, choose a firm that specialises in medical negligence then you can get them to assess ur case and see if its worth going further,\n\nP.s you might wanna add some more specific info to your question so someone with legal knowledge can help you better.
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Go to handelonthelaw.com.  You can find lawyers there.
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GOD bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  My Mother is in one also...2 years to the date.  I know how you feel.....here is what i would do...\n-adress your concerns to the home administrator\n-do it via e-mail, so you have evidence of their responses to you\n-contact the following\nIf You Need Help\n\nAdult Protective Services\n\nAdult Protective Services (APS) is the principal public agency responsible both for investigating reported cases of elder and vulnerable adult abuse and for providing victims with treatment and protective services. \n\nAlthough most APS agencies also handle adult abuse cases (serving clients between 18 and 59 years of age), nearly 70 percent of their caseloads involve elder abuse. \n\nUsually, the APS Unit, Area Agency on Aging, or County Department of Social Services is designated as the agency to receive and investigate allegations of elder abuse and neglect. If the investigators find abuse or neglect, they arrange for services to help protect the victim. \n\nMany other agencies (and nonprofit organizations) are also actively working to protect vulnerable elders. Examples: \n\n\nState agency on aging \n\nLaw enforcement agency (local police, sheriff's office, district attorney, the court system)\n\nMedical examiner/coroner's office \n\nHospitals and medical clinics\n\nState long-term care ombudsman's office\n\nPublic health agency\n\nArea agency on aging\n\nMental health agency\n\nFacility licensing/certification agency\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nLearn More . . .\n\n\nAdult Protective Services\n\nAPS Ethical Principles and Guidelines \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nLaw Enforcement\n\nLocal police, sheriffs, and prosecuting attorneys may investigate and prosecute abuse, particularly in cases involving sexual abuse or assault. In states whose statutes make elder abuse a crime, there may be a requirement to report suspected abuse to a law enforcement agency.\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nLong Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Services\n\nState LTC ombudsman programs investigate and resolve nursing home complaints, and in some areas, complaints about board and care facilities and professional home care providers. If you are concerned about abuses, check with your State Unit on Aging or Area Agency on Aging to see if the LTC ombudsman program in your area can help.\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nInformation and Referral (I & R)\n\nEvery Area Agency on Aging operates an I & R line that can refer people to a wide range of services for people 60 and older. Trained information operators and can be particularly helpful in finding services that can help prevent abuse and neglect.\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNational and State Information\n\nFamily members who live in different cities or states can call a nationwide toll-free Eldercare Locator number (1-800-677-1116) to find support and resources that can help. On the web at www.eldercare.gov. In addition, some states have established a statewide toll-free number to provide centralized aging services information for residents of their states.\n\n\nGOOD LUCK!!!!
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If she is feeling that sick hun, she'll have to go no matter what.  I would check the internet real fast and see if there are 'low income' places she could go that wouldn't charge her too much.  If all else fails, and she's really sick, take her to the Emergency Room and they HAVE to treat her until she's stable, and that's a law, so - they'll just have to bill her for it.  It will cost over 400 bucks just to walk in the door and ask for treatment.  :(  I hope it gets better for you and I am praying for your Mom hun.
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Consulting a good medical malpractice (personal injury attorney) would be the "best" possible solution. They will nbe able to guide you and inform you of the possible solutions and outcomes.\n   If you need help in location one, contact your local bar association.\n\n   Good Luck!