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I'm having an issue with an employer that I resigned the day ofwork , DON case against me for abodoning my position. Do you take these cases?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by Michael Edward Fiffik (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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This is an interesting set of facts.  You might have a case for defamation against the DON or the facility if what they said to the regulator is not truthful.  I'd be interested in hearing more of the details.  Feel free to email or call me. 
This is an interesting set of facts.  You might have a case for defamation against the DON or the facility if what they said to the regulator is... Read Answer

will power of attorney free my mother from a court ordered nursing home

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Michael Edward Fiffik (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
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Is there a court order requiring your mother to stay in a nursing home?  I suppose a court order could provide for that but I've not seen that.  If there is, in fact, such a court order, then the answer to your question is "no", your power of attorney does not "trump" the court order.  However, you POA may give you the abiltiy to seek a modification of the order.  I would also wonder whether a guardian has been appointed for your mother.  If so, your power of attorney would not be valid against the decisions of the guardian.  Guardianship matters are very complex and I recommend that you seek the specific advice of an attorney.... Read Answer
Is there a court order requiring your mother to stay in a nursing home?  I suppose a court order could provide for that but I've not seen... Read Answer

Can you recomend a lawyer to me for nursing home abuse,for my family member ?

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by attorney Harold Semanoff   |   1 Answer
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Make your complaints and concerns known the the Directress of Nursing. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can file a formal complaint with the state;however, the best advice would be to get him out of there and into another facility.
Make your complaints and concerns known the the Directress of Nursing. If you are not satisfied with the response, you can file a formal complaint... Read Answer
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