Retaliation against a whistleblower or a complainant is illegal under California law. Reporting the agency is a protected activity, and we can help ensure your loved one is moved to a safe environment during the process.
Stebner, Gertler, & Guadagni operates on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront, and we only receive a fee if we successfully recover compensation for your family.
Our firm specializes in cases against professional agencies and corporate entities. If a professional agency was hired to supervise or provide supplemental care and they failed to do so, we can pursue a claim against that agency.
Generally, for professional negligence, you have one year from the date of discovery or three years from the date of injury. However, elder abuse claims may have different timelines. It is vital to consult a Hayward home health agency negligence lawyer as soon as...
Yes. You may be able to file a wrongful death claim to compensate for your losses, as well as a survival action to recover damages for the suffering your parent endured prior to their passing.
In many cases, yes. Under California law, if an agency "holds itself out" as the provider of care, they can often be held vicariously liable for the negligence of the people they send into your home, regardless of their employment status.
Evidence often includes medical records showing the progression of bedsores or dehydration, photographs of injuries, and the agency’s own "daily logs" which may be incomplete or falsified. We also utilize expert witnesses to testify on what a reasonable agency should...
Home care typically refers to non-medical assistance (bathing, cleaning, meal prep), while home health care involves skilled nursing or therapy services ordered by a doctor. Both types of agencies can be held liable for negligence, but different regulations may apply...
