What constitutes abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted care facility in Southern California? California law and federal statutes require these healthcare providers and facilities to maintain a high standard of care for our seniors. Unfortunately, it is quite common for nursing homes, assisted care facilities and retirement communities to be understaffed or to lack a sufficient number of medical professionals based upon the number of patients in their facility.
The additional lack of training and supervision combined with the high patient load is often an ingredient in nursing home abuse or neglect personal injury cases. However, nursing homes and healthcare facilities can be held responsible and ultimately financially accountable for the injury or neglect of our loved ones.
What constitutes elder abuse or neglect in Orange County nursing homes? While neglect or abuse covers a broad range of scenarios there are several more common elements which lead to injury. The typical situations to watch for include but are not limited to:
- Poorly maintained or unclean facilities
- Rugs, mats or carpets which are not properly secured
- Dark hallways or walkways
- If your loved one falls and is injured attempting to get out of bed or simply trying to get to the bathroom
- Complaints from a patient that the staff is yelling at them or abusing or intimidating them
- Over-medication or restraint used to ease the demands of under-staffing
If you are concerned about elder abuse or neglect in California nursing homes it is important to work with an experienced personal injury and trial attorney. An elder abuse, neglect or injury claim will require substantial evidence and proof of fault, negligence or failure to meet the standards of care under California or federal law. My name is Rivers Morrell and I have more than 40 years of experience in nursing home injury and personal injury cases. We hold nursing homes and assisted care facilities accountable for the injury or neglect of their patients.
I invite you to review the recommendations of former clients as well as the legal industry and contact the Law Firm of Rivers Morrell or call 949-305-1400 to speak with me personally for a free consultation.
Most people aren’t sure what constitutes abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted care facility. Your family entrusted the care of your loved one to medical professionals who should protect their health, safety and well being. When abuse, neglect or injury occurs, my law firm will represent your loved one and work to achieve the best possible outcome in their personal injury case.
