Despite high numbers of substantiated patient abuse cases at California institutions caring for disabled adults, a recent article in the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that there are very few subsequent prosecutions. This disparity came to light after California Watch, a watchdog agency that frequently focuses on issues such as the…
Data released by a new statewide study shows that better access to preventive and primary health care could have kept thousands of Californians out of hospitals, according to the North County Times. Earlier this month, the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development released the study, which found that high…
Uncertainty about the future of California’s Adult Day Health Care system continues even though the program was saved from elimination at the end of last year. Since the 1970s, California has been a pioneer in the field of adult day health care, creating a system designed to provide health and…
Our San Diego nursing home abuse lawyers know that neglect in assisted living facilities is a serious form of elder abuse. When those responsible for caring for our elderly fail to provide adequate care or violate health or safety standards, they must be held accountable. Recently, a Michigan nursing home…
Our San Diego nursing home abuse lawyers help families every day who are concerned about the care their loved ones are receiving at California nursing facilities. We know that seniors are valued members of our society and that they deserve the best possible care. We also strongly believe that poor…
Our San Diego nursing home abuse lawyer understands the seriousness of elder financial abuse and knows how it devastates the resources of California families. Unfortunately, like all forms of elder abuse, financial abuse of seniors is underreported and all too common. We realize that many California residents may be worried…
The San Diego nursing home abuse lawyer at our firm has helped many families throughout Southern California file civil lawsuits against the employees and facilities that caused them harm. As many community members are aware, the civil justice system is wholly separate from the criminal system. However, a single incident…
Through the years our San Diego nursing home neglect lawyer has come to appreciate the unique challenges faced by local nursing home residents. Many of the seniors who reside in these homes remain unaware of the level of care to which they are entitled. Not only that but others are…
Negligent California nursing practices can cause many negative outcomes for elderly patients, including painful bed sores, inadequate supervision, falls or fractures, and even death. Inadequate staffing or staff training at California nursing homes is also a serious problem. Insufficient staffing is an important indicator of the quality of care that…
Technological advances have exponentially enhanced our ability to use video surveillance to catch perpetrators of a wide variety of crimes. Cameras are now used to maintain airport security, to deter shoplifters, to photograph reckless drivers, or to capture robbers in the act. Cameras in public spaces have become commonplace in…