While state agencies can issue regulatory citations and fines to Peninsula facilities, they cannot recover damages for your family. By filing a civil lawsuit, we pursue compensation for tangible losses—such as medical expenses, ER bills, and the costs associated with...
Daly City Elder Abuse
How do you prove a facility is liable if my loved one has advanced dementia and cannot speak?
A significant portion of Daly City memory care residents suffer from advanced Alzheimer's or dementia and cannot verbally report physical abuse or missed care. We build these cases by relying on physical and forensic evidence. By analyzing the facility’s internal...
Where do I report physical elder abuse or facility neglect locally in Daly City?
If a senior is in immediate physical danger, call 911 or the Daly City Police Department. To initiate a state regulatory investigation into ongoing facility neglect or physical mistreatment, you should file a formal complaint with: San Mateo County Adult Protective...
Can I still take legal action if my loved one passed away due to neglect at a Peninsula care facility?
Yes. If a care provider's severe neglect or physical misconduct caused or accelerated your loved one's death, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim. Additionally, we can file a survival action under California law, which allows the estate to recover...
How long do I have to file a physical neglect lawsuit against a facility in San Mateo County?
For civil cases involving physical injuries, falls, or medical neglect, the California statute of limitations is generally two years from the date the injury occurred or was discovered. However, because Daly City families frequently cross county lines into San...
If a resident is injured at a Daly City facility, which local hospital records are needed?
When severe neglect or physical abuse results in an emergency transfer, residents are typically rushed to local trauma centers such as Seton Medical Center right in Daly City, or nearby facilities like Zuckerberg San Francisco General or UCSF. We immediately subpoena...
How does Daly City’s unique climate impact facility neglect claims involving elderly residents?
Daly City’s frequent overcast, foggy weather and damp coastal climate can exacerbate certain health vulnerabilities if a facility is negligent. For seniors with restricted mobility, poor facility climate control or a failure by staff to keep residents warm, dry, and...
Which care facilities in Daly City and the broader San Mateo County area do you investigate?
We investigate serious physical injuries and systemic neglect across all types of long-term care settings in the Daly City area. This includes skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), memory care communities, and residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) operating...

