California Attorney Handling Nursing Home Neglect
A nursing home ought to be a safe place for an elderly or disabled person. The most essential nature of the long-term care facility is expected to be "care." Many residents and their families learn, however, that injuries, accidents and illnesses happen all too often in a nursing home facility because of abuse or neglect.
The attorneys of Donahue & Horrow, L.L.P., are familiar with the complex insurance and regulatory issues that often arise in cases of suspected nursing home neglect or elder abuse. The firm combines over 35 years of legal experience and a real dedication to producing results for families whose trust has been violated and who have suffered the injury or loss of a loved one. Contact our Los Angeles area offices today to schedule an informative, no cost consultation.
Reasons to Suspect Neglect or Abuse in a Nursing Home
Families of nursing home residents often seek advice and representation after a loved one in a long-term care facility has experienced one of the following:
- Dehydration
- Malnourishment, malnutrition
- Medication error (overdosing, underdosing, drug interaction)
- Decubitus ulcers / bed sores
- Unexplained bruises or fractures
- Falls
- Amputations necessitated by infections
- Emotional changes and physical signs of elder abuse
Nothing can erase what has already taken place. But a nursing home neglect claim or lawsuit may result in remedial corrective measures designed to protect future residents from similar occurrences. It is also possible to have legal costs covered and attorneys' fees paid by the opposing side if you prevail.
Contact Donahue & Horrow
A lawyer at the Los Angeles area offices of Donahue & Horrow, L.L.P., can evaluate a potential lawsuit after neglect has caused injury or death in any type of long-term care facility, including a nursing home, rehabilitation center, assisted care facility or hospice. Contact us today to schedule a no cost, no obligation consultation. All nursing home neglect cases are taken on a contingency basis. That means there will be no attorneys' fees for you to pay unless or until you receive compensation in the form of an insurance settlement or trial award.
