Law Office of

Joel G. Selik


CONSUMER

How not to be cheated.

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Links to Help You

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10 Tips for Nursing Home Care

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What to do if involved in Automobile Crash

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FOR LAWYERS

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Real Estate Problems

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ABOUT SELIK LAW OFFICES &
JOEL SELIK

I am a lawyer because I enjoy helping people with their problems. 

HELPING: We Help People

HONESTY: Integrity is required in all things we do and with everyone we deal with---Our Clients, Opposing Attorneys, The Jury, and The Courts.

NO FRIVILOUS CASES:  We will never take a case unless it is a real and honest matter; no frivolous cases—ever!

RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL:The Right to a Jury Trial is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and is the basis of our Legal System. Our Law Firm Supports and Fights for the RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY.

10 TIPS FOR BEST CARE IN
NURSING HOME

1.      Visit, Visit Often, Visit at different times of the day, and Visit at odd hours.

2.      Look at the Department of Health, Licensing and Certification Division Records on the facility (click here for a list of their Offices in California)

3.      Be nice and polite to the Staff but persistent in your need to get information and get the care for your loved one.

4.      Voice your concerns to the Nurse Supervisor on the Shift. Then to the Director of Nurses. Then to the Administrator.

5.      Put your concerns in writing to the Director of Nursing and to the Administrator of the Nursing Home.

6.      Inform the Department of Health of the problem and request an investigation. List of California Offices click here: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/lnc/org/default.htm

7.      Choose the Nursing Home doctor carefully and develop a good rapport with him or her.

8.      Make certain you have a valid and carefully drafted Power of Attorney for Health Care/Advance Directive. Advance Health Care Directives.

9.      Know your rights. There are a number of sources for the laws regarding nursing homes, including the admission agreement, arbitration agreements (refuse to sign arbitration agreements in nursing homes), visiting, protection of property. Click here for some of the laws regarding nursing homes. http://www.nccnhr.org/public/50_152_430.cfm

10. Review the Patients records frequently.

WHAT TO DO IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

Stay Calm

See if anyone is injured

Get emergency Help if Anyone is injured

Telephone the Police

Exchange Insurance Information

Do not say anything about fault to the other driver.

Cooperate with the police and emergency personnel

See a doctor.

Contact your insurance company.

If you would like a Pamphlet on what to do in an Automobile Accident: email me at SelikLaw@aol.com or call 760-479-1515 or 702-243-1930.

Or Click Here to request information.

LINKS TO ASSIST YOU

Bar Association of
North San Diego County

Automobile Recalls &
Safety

National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration

Prevent Medical
Malpractice

IDENTITY THEFT

US Postal Inspector

Federal Trade
Commission

COLLECTION ABUSE

Consumer Attorneys of
California

Consumer Attorneys of
San Diego

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
YOU TO HELP OTHERS:

Meals on Wheels

CA Department of
Health

(Nursing Homes)

United State of America: http://www.usa.gov/

ASSISTANCE FOR LAWYERS:

TIPS FOR TRIAL
Presentation and Preparation

Learn How Jurors may Evaluate Your Case

www. TheJuryProject.Com

CONSUMER FRAUD

HOW NOT TO BE CHEATED

AND WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU ARE

1.    Do not get cheated in the first place. Have all agreements carefully reviewed. Have an attorney review all agreements before you sign.

2.    Do a full background check on those you are doing business with.

3.    Do your “due diligence” research the business, do a background check on the people and on the items or business involved.

4.   Contact the California Attorney General: www.ag.ca.gov; Nevada Attorney General, www.ag.state.nv.us and Your Local District Attorneys, Sheriff and Police Departments. 

REAL ESTATE PROBLEMS

CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT:

California Filing a Complaint:  http://www.dre.ca.gov/cons_complaint.html

NEVADA REAL ESTATE DIVISION: http://red.state.nv.us

Nevada Real Estate: Filing a Complaint: http://red.state.nv.us/compliance/compliance.htm#FILING%20A%20COMPLAINT

 
       

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