Explanation of California’s SB 447 and its Implications
California was one of a handful of states that did not allow plaintiffs to sue for pain and suffering damages in wrongful death cases.
How Often Does Nursing Home Understaffing Lead to Abuse and Neglect?
One of the most common causes of nursing home abuse and neglect is understaffing. When there aren’t enough nurses, techs, or aides to work on a shift, employees become overworked, tired, and more prone to make a mistake.
Most Common Nursing Home Injuries
When it comes to our parents and grandparents, we want the best for them at all times. This is especially true when the time comes to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home.
Accounting for Unreported Covid-19 Cases and Deaths in Nursing Homes
Residents living in nursing homes and other congregate living centers have been more at risk of Covid-19 outbreaks during the pandemic than the rest of the population.
Can You Sue An Assisted Living Facility For Negligence?
Assisted living facilities like nursing homes should be safe spaces where seniors can receive proper medical care in a setting which offers a good quality of life.
6 Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Elder abuse can take many forms and it is often difficult to recognize. According to the Department of Justice, only one in every 20 cases of physical elder abuse are ever reported.
Elder Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes: A Lawyers Perspective
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is a serious issue plaguing extended care facilities in California and across the country.
Abuse That Derives From Elder Neglect
Elder neglect, or the failure to provide adequate care to an older person, is one of the most insidious forms of elder abuse.
Hospice Elder Abuse Is On The Rise
A recent article in the LA Times reported on an issue Berberian Ain is all too familiar with: Hospice-centered elder abuse is on the rise.
Evaluating The Impact of Elder Abuse
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in 10 elders have been abused. Long swept under the rug, elder abuse is now a widely recognized vice of modern society.