Los Angeles Elder Abuse Lawyer
Elder Abuse and Lawsuits in Los Angeles
You expect that an elderly loved one or family member will be treated with extraordinary care when you hire an in-home care giver or place them in a nursing home. Nursing homes have a standard that they promise they uphold in their treatment of the elderly. Caregivers have an ethical standard that they adhere to, and laws that protect those in their care. The unfortunate truth is that there is a devastating number of seniors in the United States who are suffering or have suffered from neglect and various forms of nursing home abuse every single year. The abuse that is suffered often continues because it is unnoticed. The forms that elder abuse most often presents itself are physical, financial, emotional, and even sexual abuse. In-home care givers are found guilty of this, as well as those who staff nursing homes.
Fortunately, the seriousness of nursing home neglect and abuse was brought to the attention of state legislators, and specific laws were passed to protect senior citizen's rights against this substandard care. As more people become aware of the circumstances in many nursing homes, victims and their families have come forward to report cases of abuse. Many individuals decide to file personal injury lawsuits against nursing homes or the nurses for the negligence and abusive behavior they inflicted upon them. In order to correctly recognize elder abuse and effectively approach getting justice, you should retain a friendly Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney as quickly as possible.
Detecting Elder Abuse
The indications of elder abuse vary, but there are specific common indicators of abuse. The signs manifest most often in physical conditions, but sometimes can be emotional and mental as well. Some of the most common signs are as follows:
- Senior is bedraggled or dirty
- Immobility as a result of being left in bed
- Being isolated from the other residents
- Marks, bruises, cuts or bedsores on the resident's body
- Flinching or fearful
- Workers preventing family from visiting with the resident alone
- Being over-medicated or sedated
- Access rights or visitation being denied
Elder Abuse Lawyer in Los Angeles
Mr. Weinberg is a compassionate and committed attorney who has dedicated his firm to protecting those harmed by medical malpractice. If you have an elderly relative who has been a victim of nursing home neglect or elder abuse, getting in touch with him will improve your chances in seeking justice in a civil claim.
Contact a Los Angeles medical malpractice lawyer
today for proven, caring representation for your elder abuse claim.
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