Nursing Home Infection

Nursing Home Infections Lawyer in Orange County

A serious infection can turn a routine nursing home stay into a medical crisis, especially when an older adult is already vulnerable because of age, chronic illness, limited mobility, or an open wound. Our nursing home infections lawyer in Orange County can help your family investigate whether failures in care bear any responsibility for your loved one’s illness.

At Travis Siegel, we focus exclusively on elder abuse and nursing home abuse cases, including situations involving poor hygiene, untreated wounds, medication errors, and other forms of neglect. Founded in 2002, we understand the importance of examining both the resident’s medical condition and the care provided before and after an infection develops.

Call (562) 414-5294 today to schedule an appointment. We can meet in person or through a video conference, whichever works best for you.

When a Nursing Home Infection May Be a Sign of Neglect

Not every infection is preventable, and the presence of an illness alone does not establish negligence. The more important questions involve your loved one’s individual risks, the precautions the facility took, and whether staff acted appropriately when symptoms appeared.

Was Your Loved One at Heightened Risk?

Older adults with weakened immune systems, chronic conditions, limited mobility, wounds, urinary catheters, or other medical devices can face increased infection risks. California and federal infection-control requirements recognize the importance of preventing transmission and maintaining precautions for vulnerable residents.

An investigation can examine whether staff recognized those risks, followed the care plan, maintained necessary equipment, and took reasonable steps to prevent infection.

Were Basic Infection-Control Practices Followed?

Federal regulations require nursing facilities to maintain an infection prevention and control program, while California regulations require facilities to adopt, observe, and implement written infection-control policies. Those practices can include hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, use of protective equipment, wound and catheter care, and proper handling of potentially infectious materials.

Problems such as consistently poor hygiene, unchanged soiled linens, inadequate wound care, or understaffing that prevents staff from completing necessary care may deserve closer attention. Certain infections, including catheter-associated urinary tract infections, norovirus, and pneumonia, can also raise questions about whether the right preventive measures were followed.

Was the Infection Recognized and Treated Promptly?

A worsening infection can become much more serious when changes in a resident’s condition are not recognized or communicated promptly. Fever, confusion, weakness, worsening wounds, drainage, or other significant changes may point to a need for medical evaluation.

Facilities must consult the resident’s physician and notify the appropriate resident representative when there is a significant change in physical or mental condition.

When an infection progresses to sepsis, the records may become particularly important. Families may need to determine when symptoms were first observed, who was notified, what treatment was provided, and whether the facility documented and responded to the change appropriately.

Taking a Closer Look at Your Loved One’s Care

When a nursing home infection leaves your family questioning what went wrong, having our lawyer review the medical records, care plans, medication records, infection-control documentation, and communications with physicians can provide a clearer picture. At Travis Siegel, you’ll work directly with our experienced attorney rather than being handed off to a junior associate or paralegal.

Located near the intersection of the Santa Ana Freeway (the 5) and the Costa Mesa Freeway (the 55), our office offers easy travel for clients across Orange County, Los Angeles County, and throughout Southern California. Furthermore, we work on a contingency basis, so there are no legal fees unless a recovery is secured.

Call (562) 414-5294 today. You can also use our online contact form to request a free consultation.

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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
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.
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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