When we place our loved ones in a nursing home, we expect the employees to provide them with the highest caliber of care and attention. Unfortunately, nursing homes can be a hazardous environment for vulnerable patients despite paying top dollar. Some common nursing home complaints may not put an older adult at risk for injury or death. However, any...
Continue ReadingIt can be a troublesome experience if your loved one has suffered an injury due to a fall in a nursing home. We recognize that you are likely feeling angry and believe that the nursing home facility should have taken more steps to care for them. You may wonder how to help your loved one recover compensation for their...
Continue ReadingWe recognize that it is challenging when your loved one has suffered an injury due to a fall in a nursing home. You may feel mixed emotions, including anger, if the injury was due to abuse or neglect. If this is the case for your family member or yourself, do not hesitate to reach out to our attorneys at...
Continue ReadingOver the last several years, the news has delivered a constant barrage of stories about California nursing home abuse and neglect. If you’re reading this, chances are you or a loved one also suffered a nursing home injury. While it’s impossible to fully compensate victims for a nursing home’s unconscionable and negligent behavior, you can take action to put...
Continue ReadingNursing home abuse can seriously upend a victim’s life. Numerous resources are available in California that will end the abuse and help victims recover damages. The first step is to report the abuse to the California Department of Aging or the California Department of Public Health. After this immediate step, filing a lawsuit against the nursing home facility might...
Continue ReadingNursing home abuse can take on many forms. When a nursing home has been neglectful or abusive and you or a loved one suffered an injury as a result, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and collect damages. If you are dealing with a potential case of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect and want to...
Continue ReadingBed sores, also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, are a big problem in California nursing homes. Typically, they begin as blisters but can quickly spread into the underlying bone, nearby tissue, and surrounding areas. They occur from prolonged pressure, friction, or skin shearing and can have deadly consequences. If you or a loved one suffer from bedsores caused...
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