Nursing home abuse is more common than you think. When there is abuse, it is usually very serious, which means there can be major financial implications for the abuser. That…
Elder home abuse and neglect is on an alarming rise in California. If you believe your loved one has been the victim of such abuse, you should immediately talk to…
An increasing number of nursing homes and care facilities are slipping arbitration agreements as part of the overall paperwork. These are usually signed by unassuming family members while checking in…
Certain groups of nursing home residents are at a greater risk of sustaining abuse and neglect. Residents with communication complications or mental health conditions are just a few examples. Unfortunately,…
General damages include compensation for emotional distress, pain, suffering, and other intangible losses following a personal injury. Special damages are ascertainable damages, such as lost wages and medical expenses. General…
Family members of an elderly loved one shoulder a lot of responsibilities if the need for nursing home care arises. First, they are tasked with the burden of selecting the…
When COVID-19 began to spread, it was a largely unknown foe. Hospitals, doctors, pharmacies, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities were all struggling to find ways to stop the spread,…
Unfortunately, there are far too many opportunists in the world, and the one thing they all share in common is that they are looking for the simplest way to get…
Under California law, elder abuse is both a criminal and civil offense. Criminal elder abuse describes the willful infliction of physical or emotional suffering on an elder. Civil elder abuse…
For many Californians the time comes when their loved elderly parent or family member may need some help within their home. Whether they need help with meal preparation, personal health…