Take photos of your loved one, request a copy of their weight records from the facility, and contact an Oakland malnutrition lawyer immediately to discuss your legal options.

Even with a feeding tube, malnutrition can occur if the facility fails to provide the correct formula or if the tube is improperly managed. We investigate whether the "orders" were followed correctly by the nursing staff.

These cases are complex and usually take 12 to 24 months. Our firm moves aggressively to gather evidence while it is still fresh to ensure the best possible outcome for your family.

You can recover medical expenses, compensation for pain and suffering, and in cases of recklessness, punitive damages and attorney's fees under the California Elder Abuse Act.

If the facility accepts a resident who they know requires assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), they are legally obligated to provide that assistance, which includes help with meals.

Yes. Malnutrition leads to a weakened heart, organ failure, and a collapsed immune system. A "simple" cold or UTI can become a dementia care death if the resident’s body is too weak from lack of nutrition to fight back.

Malnutrition is a leading cause of bedsores. Without protein and proper calories, the skin loses its ability to stay healthy and heal. If your loved one has both bedsores and weight loss, it is a dual indicator of nursing home malnutrition and neglect.

Facilities often use "resident refusal" as a defense. However, if a resident refuses food, the facility must offer alternatives, involve a dietician, and notify the family and doctor. Simply letting a resident starve because they "said no" is not acceptable care.

We analyze "Intake and Output" logs, weekly weights, and physician orders. We also look at staffing ratios; if there are 20 residents who need help eating and only 2 aides on the floor, the math proves that neglect occurred.

No. While some seniors may have a smaller appetite, significant weight loss in a care facility is usually a clinical failure. Facilities are required to have protocols in place to identify and treat weight loss before it becomes life-threatening.