Menifee Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Lawyers

With over 700 for-profit nursing homes and even more residential care facilities, 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, unfortunately abuse and neglect occur far more often than people think. At the Southern California Nursing Home Law Group, our highly qualified legal professionals specialize in nursing home abuse and neglect cases. If you believe that a loved one has suffered nursing home abuse or neglect in Menifee it is critical that you speak with us right away. Call or contact the office today to schedule a free case evaluation.

Nursing home neglect occurs when a facility’s administration and staff fail to provide basic care to their residents, resulting in serious injuries and sometimes worse. 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
• Evidence of insects or rodents
• 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

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 the following:

• Unexplained falls with injury
• 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
• Change in power of attorney or beneficiaries

Having represented hundreds of clients throughout the Menifee region, the experienced attorneys at the Southern California Nursing Home Law Group recognize the signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. If you suspect mistreatment of your loved one, do not hesitate to call our office now.

Victims can collect both special and general damages for injuries caused by nursing home abuse or neglect. Depending on the facts of the case, criminal charges may be filed against those responsible for the mistreatment but a criminal conviction is not required when seeking civil compensation. 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 the 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 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 that struggle to communicate or suffer from dementia are at an increased risk for mistreatment, as are residents deemed more difficult due to their 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 nursing home abuse or neglect of your family members you need the experienced attorneys at the Southern California Nursing Home Law Group. Our office is one of the few that specializes in abuse and neglect cases against nursing home and assisted living facilities, providing you with the expertise you need to pursue a claim. View 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 Menifee? If so, call the office or contact us today at the Southern California Nursing Home Law Group to schedule a free case evaluation.