Long Beach Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Long-term care staff are some of the most common perpetrators of elder abuse. While many nursing homes present a friendly outward appearance of professionalism and quality care, the harsh truth is that many of these facilities are staffed with untrained or underqualified nurses who subject residents to abusive or neglectful treatment on a daily basis. If you believe your loved one has been a victim of abuse in a nursing home, our Long Beach nursing home abuse lawyer can fight for your loved one’s rights and seek compensation on your behalf. Get in touch with us today to explore your legal options during a free consultation.
Why Choose Travis Siegel?
Travis Siegel of Travis Siegel stands apart from the rest of the pack for the following reasons:
- Solid track record of success
- Highly recommended by past clients
- 2016 Best Lawyers in America® inclusion
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum® membership
If you think your elderly loved one has suffered neglect or abuse, do not wait to act. Whether the abuse occurred in a nursing home, residential care facility, or private home, our Orange County elder abuse attorneys will conduct the necessary investigations and gather the information needed to bring those responsible to justice.
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What Legal Responsibility Do Nursing Homes Have?
Nursing homes in California must:
- Help each resident attain or maintain the “highest” practical level of physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
- Not let residents’ health decline, if at all preventable.
- Provide care, treatment, and therapies to maintain and improve residents’ health as much as possible.
- Listen to the residents’ wishes in regards to choosing and refusing services, within reason.
Other standards are subject to whether or not the facility receives Medicare or Medi-Cal payments from the government. Though nursing homes are not required to “guarantee” the safety and security of their residents, they are held to a standard of reasonableness. This means that for a claim to be filed against the facility, there must be evidence of a failure on the part of the nursing home or its employees that directly led to the harm caused to the injured person.
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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.
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If you suspect that abuse has occurred, know that you are not alone and do not have to suffer in silence. Trust yourself and follow your instincts. First of all, contact the California Department of Social Services, Adult Protective Services (APS). This is a government agency specifically charged with licensing, certifying, and overseeing nursing homes and similar facilities. They are in charge of investigating reports of abuse, so making a report to them is the best place to start.
Once you have contacted them, call us at Siegel Law. We have years of experience handling these kinds of cases and will sit down with you for free and help you understand your options going forward. It is easy to become overwhelmed in this situation, which is why our Orange County elder abuse lawyers offer guidance to those who need it.
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If you suspect your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse, it is vital you contact Travis Siegel as soon as possible to ensure the responsible parties are held accountable. Having served as a Long Beach nursing home abuse lawyer for more than a decade, Travis Siegel understands the anguish you must be experiencing and is prepared to do whatever is necessary to ensure your rights are protected. No family should have to live through the horror of seeing their elderly loved one abused. Let Travis Siegel fight on your behalf and demand the full compensation you deserve.
Travis Siegel serves clients from Tustin, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Long Beach and all nearby areas in Southern California.
