How to Ensure You Place Your Loved One in a Safe Nursing Home
Posted on August 31, 2017 in Nursing Home Negligence
When our loved ones can no longer care for themselves, sometimes we must put our trust in others to make sure their needs are met. It can be difficult to trust a family member’s care to a complete stranger – how can you be sure that your loved one gets all the care they need… read more
Steps to Take if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
Posted on July 28, 2017 in Nursing Home Negligence,Personal Injury,Uncategorized
Nursing home abuse is a serious problem throughout the United States. We could list statistics showcasing known instances of abuse, but the truth is that most nursing home abuse statistics fall short of reality. The numbers from government agencies and other sources are decades behind. Instead, we want to empower friends, family members, and other… read more
Charges brought in California nursing home abandonment case
Posted on April 9, 2015 in Nursing Home Negligence
It appears that the State of California and the owners of a troubled assisted living facility in Alameda County share responsibility for essentially abandoning elderly residents in 2013. The residents were left behind for several days after state officials ordered the facility closed. The incident has led to 14 felony charges each against the former… read more
California nursing home and hospital sued for wandering injuries
Posted on November 20, 2012 in Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home facilities have an obligation to properly monitor their residents and keep them safe. Although nursing homes are not prisons, nursing home staffs can be held responsible when they allow mentally frail patients to wander off premises without proper supervision. Skilled nursing facility residents suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s and a variety of other cognitive… read more
Aging population may increase likelihood of elder abuse
Posted on March 10, 2012 in Nursing Home Negligence
Increasingly, California families are unable to care for their oldest members. There are many instances when nursing home patients are abused or neglected. Injuries that arise out of nursing home abuse include pressure ulcers, malnutrition, infections, falls, dehydration and financial abuse. An experienced nursing home abuse attorney can help California families hold a nursing home… read more