Bakersfield Elder Abuse Attorneys

Nursing Home Negligence Attorneys in California

Elder abuse and neglect has become widespread and is a growing epidemic. It is a serious problem affecting thousands of elderly who are dependent on others for care. Elder Abuse Law in California largely focuses on the "Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA)". Abuse under an EADACPA claim in a civil action includes "physical abuse, neglect, fiduciary abuse, abandonment, isolation or other treatment with resulting physical harm or pain or mental suffering, the deprivation by a care custodian of goods or services which are necessary to avoid physical harm or mental suffering."

Nursing home negligence can result in nursing home deaths, falls resulting in broken bones, malnutrition, dehydration, ulcers and residents wandering off the nursing home premises and injuring themselves.

If a nursing home fails to administer care in a professional and compassionate manner, and you or your loved one has suffered from inadequate care, you may be entitled to compensation. It is important to thoroughly understand the warning signs of potential nursing home negligence.

For information on Elder Abuse/Nursing Home Law, please visit the topics below. In addition, our Frequently Asked Questions on Elder Abuse/Nursing Home Law has further information that may be helpful to you.

Nursing Home Patients' Legal Rights

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

If you, or someone you love, has been seriously injured due to Elder Abuse, you need to hire an attorney who can easily maneuver the twists and turns of the legal system, the insurance red tape, and the defendants' attorneys. You need to hire accomplished attorneys who have knowledge, experience and resources - attorneys who are committed to you and your case and can give you results. You need CHAIN | COHN | STILES.