Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in California

Discovering that you or your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse in California is often a distressing and confusing time. Survivors of nursing home abuse are often scared and unsure where to turn to for help while they fight to recover from this trauma. 

If you or your loved one is a survivor of nursing home abuse in California, call the compassionate team of California nursing home abuse lawyers from Wilshire Law Firm today at (213) 335-2402 for your confidential free case evaluation.

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Why Choose Wilshire Law Firm for My California Nursing Home Abuse Case?

Since its founding in 2007, the award-winning Wilshire Law Firm attorneys have worked tirelessly to ensure their clients get the personalized legal representation and compensation recovery they deserve.

Our loyal legal team helps survivors of nursing home abuse navigate the legal aftermath of their traumatic experiences. We protect our clients’ rights while fighting relentlessly to recover total compensation for their damages. 

In our free initial case evaluation, we will learn more about you and your unique situation in a confidential and compassionate environment. Our innovative legal team will direct you and your loved ones on the best path forward for your claim. 

Our powerhouse team at Wilshire Law Firm strives to make sure all of our clients have the representation of an ethical attorney who provides a diligent approach to their case, have their cases respected with strict confidentiality, obtain full transparency and clarity throughout their case, and receive with respect and courtesy throughout the case.

You, the client, will have the ultimate decision power regarding your case. 

In addition to our free initial consultation, we do not charge our clients and legal fees upfront. Our client-first team operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning if we do not win your case, we will not charge you any legal fees. 

Our twenty offices span conveniently across California, with our central locations in:

• Los Angeles (Headquarters) – At the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Westmoreland Avenue, just two blocks west of Lafayette Park
• Oakland – Across from Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and Oakland City Hall on 14th Street 
• Riverside – On Lemon Street near Downtown Riverside
• Orange/Orange County – West of El Camino Real Park on West Orangewood Avenue
• Fresno – On North Van Ness Avenue near East Olive Avenue in the Tower District 
• San Jose – North of Interstate 280 in Stevens Creek
• San Francisco – On the southwest corner of Broadway and Davis Street, one block away from The Waterfront

The compassionate team of lawyers at Wilshire Law Firm understands and empathizes with the challenges afflicted upon nursing home abuse survivors. Call us today for your free case evaluation with a trusted team member. 

Secured Results for Our Clients

Our exceptional team at Wilshire Law Firm has successfully secured over $1 billion in compensation for our clients. We deliver positive case results while protecting our clients’ rights and holding responsible parties accountable. 

We appreciate the importance of having a reliable team on your side while you seek justice and work towards your recovery. Our attorneys partner with a sophisticated and skilled network of medical, legal, and forensic professionals to help you share your story.

Clients often share their thankfulness for the trustworthy nature of our team.

Soheil, a recent client of Wilshire Law Firm, expressed how our team helped to ease his recovery process by managing his insurance claim so that he could focus on getting the medical attention he needed. 

Rohan praised the excellent service we provided to him and the clear and consistent communication we delivered. He was pleased with how expediently our results-driven team delivered results on his case. 

What Type of Compensation Can I Receive for Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing home abuse comes in various forms of aggression, ranging from physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or even financial mishandling. 

You or your loved one are entitled to recover compensation for all of your damages if you are the survivor of nursing home abuse, including 

• Medical expenses
• Physical pain
• Psychological suffering
• Resulting medical complications
• Punitive damages

Having the assistance of a smart nursing home abuse attorney will help you and your loved ones maximize your compensation recovered while protecting your rights in your fight for justice. 

Set up your free case evaluation at Wilshire Law Firm today, and let us help you earn the compensation you deserve.  

Nursing Home Abuse in California

According to the United States Census Bureau, California’s elderly population has grown exponentially. Unfortunately, the number of licensed nursing home facilities has not kept up with the needs of the aging population. 

The State of California Department of Justice estimates that 13% of all complaints filed to the California Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman in one recent year were related to abuse, exploitation, or gross neglect. This value is almost three times the national rate of 5%. 

Nursing Home Abuse Laws in California

To combat this growing crisis, the State of California Department of Justice has organized multiple legal units to help protect the state’s elderly citizens. 

The Criminal Law Unit works to investigate and prosecute acts of physical abuse, assault, false imprisonment, and even homicide committed by workers in elderly and dependent adult care facilities. This unit also fights against financial abuse committed in these facilities. 

The Civil Law Unit investigates and prosecutes fraud committed by Medi-Cal providers against elders.

The Facilities Enforcement Team monitors and prosecutes the owners and operators of skilled nursing homes, residential care facilities, and hospitals where elders are cared for. This team finds instances of neglect and improper quality of care for older people in these facilities. 

Frequent Forms of Nursing Home Abuse 

The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) classifies elder abuse into six specific categories:

• Physical abuse – Physical abuse inflicted upon an older person can result in injury or impairment. Common examples of this are excessive use of force or restraints, hitting, kicking, pinching, or over or under-medicating. 
• Sexual abuse – Non-consensual acts of sexual contact unfortunately occur in nursing home environments, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and unwanted touching. 
• Psychological abuse – Not all abuse is physical. Psychological damage is also a form of abuse inflicted upon older people in nursing home environments. Examples of emotional abuse are verbal or nonverbal threats, insults, intimidation, and isolation. 
• Neglect – Doing nothing can be just as abusive as doing intentional physical or emotional harm. If you or your loved one are not being provided proper necessities in the nursing home, such as food, water, medicine, clothing, and adequate shelter, then you could be experiencing abuse through neglect. 
• Financial abuse – Life can become confusing and cluttered for a person living in a nursing home, mainly if signs of dementia are appearing. Stealing a person’s money or possessions, deceiving a person to sign a legal document, and improperly using a power of attorney or guardianship are all means of financial elderly abuse. 
• Self-neglect – Some elderly citizens in nursing homes cannot cognitively or physically perform their essential self-care duties. Suppose a nursing home is aware of a person’s inability to perform self-care and does not provide adequate care. In that case, this is a form of self-neglect abuse. 
• Abandonment – Abandonment occurs when a person responsible for caring for another person leaves them uncared for and neglected. 

If you believe you or your loved one have suffered from one or more of these forms of nursing home abuse, contact a trusted and loyal attorney today. 

Common Types of Nursing Home Abuse Injuries

A recent study by the National Library of Medicine identified common injuries and damaging health impacts associated with elder abuse:

• Bruising
• Injuries to the head and neck
• Fractures
• Lower extremity injuries
• Depression
• Chronic illness
• Hospitalization
• Increased mortality

The assertive and loyal nursing home abuse attorneys at Wilshire Law Firm are well-versed in the injuries and traumatic aftermath suffered by the abused elderly. Call us today so we can help you and your loved ones on your path to recovery. 

FAQs About Nursing Home Abuse

What Are the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?

Determining if your loved one is experiencing abuse or unintentional trauma associated with their deteriorating health can be a difficult conclusion to decipher. 

The California Department of Aging advises to look for the below signs as indicators of potential elderly abuse:

• Unexplained or unlikely injuries or bruising 
• Increased disorientation or confusion
• Caregiver often appears angry, dismissive, or aggressive
• Personal items, such as wallets, purses, and credit cards, are missing
• Lack of desire to speak openly about their experience
• Inadequate food, water, medication, medical care, or necessary utilities
• A history of substance abuse, mental illness, violence, or criminal behavior with the caregiver
• Someone else’s name was added to your loved one’s bank account or legal documents
• Frequent checks are made out to cash from your loved one’s account

What to Do After Discovering Nursing Home Abuse

Discovering that your loved one suffers abuse in a nursing home is a traumatic and disheartening experience. 

Taking the proper steps to protect your loved one’s rights during this time is imperative. 

Seek Medical Care

The health of your loved one is of utmost importance. Make sure to seek medical and psychological care for your loved one at a trusted medical facility immediately after you discover the abuse. 

Help your loved one follow all medical advice and treatment plans recommended by medical professionals. 

Report the Abuse

Report the incident(s) of abuse to the officials right away. By reporting the abuse, you will be taking a vital step in attaining justice for your loved one as well as helping to prevent this atrocity from being inflicted upon others. 

Call 911 to get the help of local law enforcement if there is a threat of immediate danger to your loved one. 

The State of California Department of Justice offers multiple avenues to report elder abuse: submitting a complaint by mail, calling the hotline, or submitting an online form. 

The California Department of Aging also provides phone numbers of other state programs to contact for assistance. 

Maintain Documentation

Maintain adequate documentation for as many items as possible associated with the abuse, including 

• Photos or videos of physical injuries or mental anguish
• Contact information from any witnesses of the abuse
• A copy of the incident report 
• Doctors notes 
• Medical bills and any other associated expenses
• A journal of what you have observed and what your loved one has shared with you regarding their abuse, as well as any pain or trauma that has appeared as a result

Track Expenses

Track all expenses associated with the abuse, including medical bills and property damage.

Work With an Attorney

An assertive and skilled personal injury attorney in California will help you and your loved ones navigate the challenging struggles of dealing with elderly abuse. Your legal team will be well-versed in navigating the local laws and claims processes, allowing you and your loved ones to better focus on your physical and emotional healing. 

Wilshire Law Firm attorneys are dedicated and compassionate legal advocates for their clients who have dealt with nursing home abuse. Let our team help you and your loved ones attain the justice you deserve. 

Make sure to bring the following items to our first meeting:

• The documentation you have kept
• A list of all expenses
• Any associated medical records and treatment plans

Work With a Trusted Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Comprehending and handling a situation of nursing home abuse for you or your loved one is a traumatic and stressful circumstance. 

Let a strong and innovative team of nursing home abuse attorneys manage the minutiae of your claim and legal route so that you and your loved ones can better focus on your health and recovery. 

Call Wilshire Law Firm today at (213) 335-2402 for your free and confidential case evaluation at one of our California locations.

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