Under the California Elder Abuse Act, families can seek recovery for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and in cases of extreme recklessness, punitive damages. Unique to this act, you may also be able to recover attorney’s fees, ensuring that the cost of litigation...
It is called "silent" because food or liquid can enter the lungs without causing an immediate, violent choking fit. In negligent Oakland facilities, distracted staff may miss subtle signs like watering eyes or a gurgling voice. Without intervention, this leads to a...
We conduct a deep-dive audit of the facility’s records. This includes comparing the Physician’s Orders against the Kitchen Tray Logs and CNA Flow Sheets. If a doctor ordered "thickened liquids" but the logs show the resident was served regular water, we have clear...
Key red flags include unexplained weight loss, frequent coughing during meals, "pocketing" food in the cheeks, and recurrent respiratory infections. If you notice a high turnover of staff or see residents eating unattended who clearly need help, the facility may be...
Yes. If the death was preventable and caused by a failure to meet the standard of care, families can pursue a wrongful death claim or an elder abuse lawsuit. These legal actions hold the corporation accountable for their lack of oversight and provide compensation for...
You should immediately contact the Alameda County Adult Protective Services (APS) at (510) 577-3500 and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Additionally, notifying the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman in Oakland ensures an independent advocate...
Yes. If a resident develops aspiration pneumonia because a facility failed to monitor them during meals or ignored a physician’s order for thickened liquids, it is often classified as medical neglect or elder abuse under the California Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult...
Most incidents are caused by systemic neglect, specifically chronic understaffing and a failure to follow Individualized Care Plans. When staff are rushed, they may provide the wrong food consistency (e.g., solid food instead of pureed) or fail to provide the...
