Anaheim Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers

With over 700 for-profit nursing homes and even more residential care facilities, Southern California has one of the most extensive elder care systems in the country. While we expect that our loved ones will receive the best care in these facilities, abuse and neglect of residents happen far more often than people think. At the Southern California Nursing Home Law Group, our legal experts specialize in nursing home abuse and neglect cases. If you believe that a loved one has suffered elder abuse or neglect in Anaheim, it is critical that you speak with an Anaheim nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer right away. Call or contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.

If your loved one is in a nursing home or care facility, it is important that you know the basic signs of abuse and neglect. Nursing home neglect occurs when a facility’s administration and staff fail to provide basic care to their residents. What may look like an unexpected illness, injury, or death may actually be a sign of nursing home mistreatment. Some of the most common signs of nursing home neglect include:

• Bedsores
• Untimely transfers or failure to get medical care
• Unsafe living conditions like a lack of heat or fire hazards
• Unsuitable dress for the weather
• Soiled clothes or bedding
• Unusual weight loss or dehydration
• Dirty or unsanitary living conditions
• Evidence of insects or rodents

In addition, nursing home abuse can come in the forms of physical, emotional, financial, or sexual abuse against residents. Some of the most common signs of nursing home abuse include:

• Unexplained falls
• Broken eyeglasses
• Signs of restraint on wrists and ankles
• Unexplained broken bones, sprains, or dislocations
• Unusual emotional behaviors resembling dementia
• Bruising around breasts or genital areas
• Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases
• Mysterious ATM or bank withdrawals
• Change in power of attorney or beneficiaries

Having represented countless nursing home residents and their families in the Anaheim area, the experienced elder neglect attorneys at the Southern California Nursing Home Law Group can help you recognize the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. If you suspect mistreatment of your loved one, do not hesitate to call our office for a case review.

Victims can collect both special and general damages for injuries caused by nursing home abuse or neglect. Special damages cover out-of-pocket expenses caused by the abuse or neglect such as medical expenses, hospitalization, psychological counseling, and medical equipment. General damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and the loss of enjoyment of life.

Nursing home abuse and neglect victims may also receive punitive damages for reckless or willful mistreatment of residents that goes beyond general negligence by administrators and staff. This is additional compensation for victims that punishes those responsible and serves as a deterrent to others who may look to abuse or neglect nursing home residents.

Certain factors can signal an increased risk for abuse and neglect of nursing home residents. Seniors and dependents who struggle to communicate or suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are at an increased risk for mistreatment, as are residents deemed more difficult due to their medical conditions or need for complex care.

Issues in nursing home staffing can also lead to an increased risk of abuse and neglect of residents. Problems like poor training, lack of background checks, too many job responsibilities, or poor working environments can all lead to mistreatment in care facilities. However, abuse and neglect can occur even in the highest-rated nursing home or care facility, so you should always be on alert when visiting loved ones.

If you suspect abuse or neglect of your family member in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you need the experienced attorneys at the Southern California Nursing Home Law Group. Our lawyers specialize in nursing home abuse and neglect claims, providing you with the guidance you need to pursue a claim. Look at our case results to see our track record of success, and we never charge for an initial consultation. We will investigate your claims of nursing home abuse or neglect and hold those responsible for the harm caused to your loved one by seeking the compensation they deserve for any injuries.

Do you think that a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect in Anaheim? If so, call the office or contact us today at the Southern California Nursing Home Law Group to schedule a free case evaluation.