A Hayward malnutrition lawyer looks at lab results (such as albumin and pre-albumin levels), weight logs, and "meal consumption" charts. Often, we find that staff were "fudging" the charts, claiming the resident ate 100% of their meal when photos from the family show...
Yes. Proper nutrition is required for skin integrity. If a resident is suffering from memory care malnutrition, their body cannot repair tissue, making them extremely susceptible to Stage IV bedsores and infections.
In dementia care malnutrition, a resident may refuse food due to confusion or depression. The Hayward facility is legally required to try different interventions, such as finger foods, supplements (like Ensure), or changing the meal environment. Simply accepting a...
Not always, but nursing home malnutrition is suspected if the facility failed to monitor the weight, failed to notify a doctor, or failed to implement a "high-calorie" plan. If the loss was preventable, it is medical staff negligence.
We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win. Our firm advances all costs for medical experts and investigators to build the strongest possible case for your family.
Chronic UTIs are often caused by failure to provide fluids. By flushing the system, regular hydration prevents bacteria from building up. A facility that blames a UTI while ignoring the underlying dehydration is still liable for nursing home neglect.
Generally, the statute of limitations for elder abuse in California is two years. However, medical records can be destroyed and memories fade, so it is critical to contact Stebner, Gertler, & Guadagni as soon as possible.
Under California law, if we prove the neglect was reckless, the court can award the victim’s family their attorney’s fees and potentially punitive damages. This ensures the facility is held financially accountable for their memory care negligence.
Yes. Severe nursing home dehydration leads to organ failure and sepsis. If your loved one passed away and the death certificate lists dehydration or renal failure, you may have grounds for a dementia care death or wrongful death lawsuit.
A Hayward dehydration lawyer uses hospital blood tests and the facility’s own "Input/Output" logs. If the blood work shows high sodium (hypernatremia) upon hospital admission, it is "smoking gun" evidence that the resident was not receiving enough water.
