It is not easy to transfer an elderly relative to a nursing home for fear that the level of care they receive will be inadequate or that they will be a victim of neglect. It is emotionally difficult to cope with your elderly loved one who will depend on individuals you do not know and do not necessarily trust.
However, when the time comes that you need to move your elderly relatives to a nursing home or skilled nursing facility (SNF), it is natural that you expect the best care and consideration from the facility you entrust with their care.
In the last decade, there have been many cases in which staff members of a skilled nursing facility or nursing home were involved in elder abuse. A survey concluded that every one of three nursing home facilities had been involved in elder abuse due to neglect in the past.
Suppose you suspect a loved one suffered emotional or physical abuse or even death due to neglect on the part of a nursing home facility. In that case, you should first report it to the California Department of Public Health.
Are you or an elderly person close to you facing abuse in a nursing home? Our California nursing home abuse lawyers are ready to assist you! Call Lanzone Morgan today at (562) 512-5505 or contact us online to get started!
“Neglect” means the failure of a caregiver to provide food, shelter, clothing, medical services, or health care for a person unable to care for themselves.
Nursing home neglect can be confirmed if you see the following symptoms:
While no amount of money or compensation can compensate for the trauma your loved one faced, you should still take legal action against the responsible person so this does not happen again.
When an elderly loved one faces abuse due to neglect on the part of a nursing home facility, you owe it to them to take action. Staying silent and keeping such issues to yourself will do nothing but increase the chances of something similar happening again. At Lanzone Morgan, an experienced and dedicated nursing home neglect lawyer in California can help you recognize your rights, what laws have been violated, and what actions can be taken to attain justice in court.
We have a knowledgeable and proficient team of attorneys who will conduct an in-depth evaluation of your case and then guide you through all the essential procedures and formalities. Our attorneys are courteous — they understand that such instances of elder abuse are quite sensitive and need to be addressed individually.
Contact Lanzone Morgan today to schedule a FREE consultation with our nursing home abuse lawyer in California!