Each year thousands of senior citizens are abused, neglected and exploited in nursing homes and other elder care facilities. Many victims are frail and vulnerable and cannot help themselves, depending on others to meet their most basic needs. Contrary to what nursing home administrators may tell you, bed sores (decubitus ulcers), dehydration, weight loss and falls are preventable.

The nursing home industry is highly regulated both by the federal government and state governments. To get the highest compensation for your loved one, you need an attorney familiar with these complex laws and regulations. You also need someone who understands the challenges that family members face who have had to place a loved one in a nursing home. Make sure the attorney you hire has experience working against nursing homes and is dedicated to improving the nursing home environment in our state.

Knowing the warning signs of abuse is a first step toward protecting elderly friends or relatives. Sometimes residents of care facilities may sustain physical injuries from abuse, such as bruising. In other instances, neglect can cause dehydration and malnutrition or infections from untreated bedsores. If you believe someone is being neglected in a care facility, then there is a chance their fellow residents are also under threat from this neglect.

If you are a concerned relative or friend of an elderly person that you believe is suffering from nursing home abuse or nursing home negligence in the northern California area, we'd like to hear from you. Contact us online or call us at 800-856-7508 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.