If the board and care infection was caused by a lack of hygiene, poor wound care, or failure to seek medical attention, the facility can be held liable. We look for evidence that staff ignored symptoms or failed to follow basic sanitation protocols.
Yes. Nursing homes provide high-level medical care, while board and care homes are residential settings focused on assistance with daily living. However, both are governed by strict California safety regulations. If a Hayward facility fails to meet these standards, a...
Yes. We represent families in wrongful death actions when dementia care neglect or dementia care death was caused by the facility’s failure to provide adequate care or medical intervention in Hayward.
The value depends on the severity of the injury, the evidence of recklessness, and the facility’s history of citations. Our goal is always to maximize the recovery to cover all care needs.
Yes, and in many cases, we recommend it. We can help you navigate the process of finding a safer environment while we pursue the legal case against the previous facility.
If a Hayward facility destroys or "loses" records that they were legally required to keep, the new 2026 laws allow the judge to use a lower standard of proof. This prevents facilities from benefiting from their own poor record-keeping.
These are damages meant to punish the facility for particularly egregious behavior and to deter others. If we can prove the facility acted with recklessness or malice, a jury can award punitive damages on top of medical costs and pain and suffering.
Generally, the statute of limitations for elder abuse is two years from the date of the injury or discovery. However, these timelines can be complex. Contact Stebner, Gertler, & Guadagni immediately to ensure your rights are preserved.
We hear this frequently. While aging presents challenges, bedsores, severe dehydration, and multiple falls are not "normal." These are clinical signs of a breakdown in care. Our experts distinguish between natural decline and memory care negligence.
Yes. Facilities are required to monitor residents and prevent foreseeable harm. If a facility in Hayward was understaffed and allowed an aggressive resident to injure yours, the facility is liable for that failure to supervise.
