Neglect can take many forms. An elderly person may be missing the most basic of needs, such as clean clothing, bedding, or medical care. Some nursing homes have been found to use medication far beyond what should be administered so that an individual is “quiet” and does not need to be tended to or supervised. Neglect is when a nursing home fails to provide the most essential services for the health and safety of those under their care. Victims of neglect may be susceptible to falls, become lost and endangered when left unattended, or have their health and well-being compromised by undue and frequent restraint or inattention from staff.
The first step is to inform the nursing home administration. A facility is required to report abuse allegations to the authorities, under law. Your report of abuse in a nursing home or long term care facility may save lives. File a report with the Riverside County APS (Adult Protective Services) Agency. Get in touch with Attorney Joel Bryant at once to assist you. It is important that our firm gets involved as early as possible. We can initiate legal action that will hold the nursing home or long term care facility accountable for their abuse or neglect.
Financial abuse cases are all too common. Unauthorized use of credit cards, bank accounts or property, illegal transfer of funds, forging of signatures or of a will, identity theft, or even theft of physical property are all examples of financial abuse. These are serious financial crimes, and it is imperative that opportunistic caregivers are brought to justice. Our firm has extensive experience in taking legal action against those who have been involved in preying on the elderly for financial gain. Call now.
If your relative has been abused, injured, or has suffered from malnutrition, bedsores or other forms of neglect or abuse, a case can be filed to recover compensatory damages. Each case has a different value. If there has been criminal abuse or neglect, the nursing home may be forced to pay general damages as well as punitive damages. Contact our firm to get information about the forms of compensation that could be expected in a civil case or negotiated settlement.
Look for professional awards or acknowledgments, years in practice, case results and the reputation of the firm. Attorney Joel Bryant has the highest possible peer review rating (AV Preeminent® from Martindale Hubbell®), has been the recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence, and has received the Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award. Recognized in the legal community for their expertise in elder abuse law, the legal professionals at our firm work hard and get results.
At our firm, every case is taken on a contingency fee basis. You will not be paying legal fees out of pocket, and we are only paid if the case is successful and compensation is recovered, whether through a verdict or a settlement. We also offer a free legal consultation and case evaluation to assist you. Get your questions answered by a responsive, compassionate, and supportive team that focuses on elder abuse cases. Call now.