Families trust care facilities with the people they love. When bedsores, falls, dehydration, medication errors or unexplained injuries appear, something may be wrong. California has strong protections for elders and dependent adults, and we can help you act on them.
Common causes
- Understaffing and inadequate supervision
- Bedsores and untreated infections
- Falls and wandering
- Medication errors
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Physical, emotional or financial abuse
What you may be able to recover
Every case is different, and no outcome is guaranteed. Compensation in an injury claim can include:
- Medical costs caused by the neglect
- Pain and suffering
- In some cases, enhanced remedies under California's elder abuse law
California law to know
- The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (Welfare and Institutions Code section 15600 and following) provides civil remedies for abuse and neglect.
- Suspected abuse can also be reported to the California Department of Public Health, adult protective services or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman.
- If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first.
What to do now
- Make sure your loved one is safe and gets medical care.
- Photograph injuries and keep a dated record of what you see.
- Request the care records in writing.
- Report concerns to the appropriate agency.
- Call us for a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What are signs of neglect?
Unexplained injuries, pressure sores, sudden weight loss, poor hygiene, changes in mood or a facility that blocks your visits.
Serving the Central Valley
The office is in North Fresno, and the firm helps injured people throughout the Valley.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Attorney advertising.