Orange County Caregiver Neglect Attorney
If you believe your elderly or disabled loved one may have been mistreated by their caretaker, it is vital you retain the services of an Orange County caregiver neglect attorney at Siegel Law as soon as possible to protect your loved one’s rights.
Millions of elderly and disabled Americans rely on the assistance of a caregiver to assist them in their daily lives. Caregivers require a unique blend of compassion, strength, endurance, and patience in order to provide a person in need with quality care, as they can easily spend an excess of 50 hours per week tending to the needs of a patient. Unfortunately, this time commitment and stress can take a toll on a person and sometimes lead a caretaker to abuse or neglect their patient.
Why Choose Siegel Law for your Caregiver Neglect Case?
Countless clients have trusted Siegel Law for the following reasons:
- We have recovered millions recovered in verdicts and settlements
- Our law firm has received overwhelmingly positive client testimonials
- Travis Siegel, our lead Orange County elder abuse lawyer, was named on the 2016 Best Lawyers in America® list
- We have more than a decade of experience
Get in touch with our office online today to discuss your situation with a legal professional.
An Overview of Caregiver Abuse
Individuals who act as caregivers for an elderly or disabled person make up nearly 30 percent of the adult population in the United States, with many of these caregivers providing unpaid care for family members. This responsibility can cause caregivers to develop considerable anxiety, stress, and fatigue, causing them to feel trapped in their situation and resent the ones who rely on their care. In professional settings such as nursing homes and convalescent hospitals, insufficient staffing or poorly trained caretakers can lead to similar feelings of frustration and cause caretakers to become perpetrators of abuse. Caregiver abuse can occur in either a residential or institutional care setting and can be manifested in a variety of ways, including:
- Emotional abuse
- Psychological torment
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Stealing a patient’s medication
- Scapegoating
- Abandonment
Many instances of caregiver abuse go unnoticed and unreported, especially in instances where a patient is afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Patients who are abused by their caretakers often display a variety of warning signs. Warning signs may include low self-esteem, changes in eating or sleeping habits, visible marks on their bodies, reluctance to speak freely in the presence of the abuser, suspicious withdrawals from bank accounts, and poor hygiene.
Our FAQ
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Choosing the right nursing home for your loved ones is a personal (and tough) decision. It is something you must decide on your own, or with the rest of your family. With that in mind, however, there are a few resources you can use to help with the decision.
The Health Facilities Consumer Information System provided by the state of California lets you search for different types of health facilities, including nursing homes. The Medicare website also provides a tool for finding nursing homes.
The Health Facilities Consumer Information System also lets you search for complaints against said facilities. You can use this tool to check on any homes you might be considering and see if complaints have been filed against them.
Remember, if you suspect any form of elderly abuse or negligence has occurred, trust your instincts and call us at Siegel Law. 562-414-5294
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Pressure sores, also called bed sores and pressure ulcers, are a common sign of nursing home abuse or neglect. They are caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin. Bed sores typically appear near areas where the bones are close to the skin: the hips, back, elbows, and ankles. When pressure sores first show up, they’re just skin irritation. With prompt treatment, they typically have no lasting effects. When not treated quickly, however, later stages can result in serious damage not only to the skin but also to muscle and bone.
The greatest tragedy of pressure sores is that they are relatively easy to prevent. Regular movement of a person restricted to a bed or wheelchair can help avoid pressure sores. Someone who must remain in bed should be moved about every two hours. The use of a pressure-reducing mattress can help. A proper diet, cleanliness, and daily exercise all help prevent pressure sores and eliminate the serious harm that can accompany them.
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The answer is no. Siegel Law takes all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that our clients owe the firm nothing for expenses unless they are awarded a monetary settlement or we receive a favorable verdict at trial. All expenses will be deducted from the settlement or jury verdict. Not a dime will be taken out of your pocket.
