While mistakes happen, "accidents" in a professional care setting are often the result of negligence. If the facility failed to follow Title 22 protocols, they are liable for the outcome.
No. Using medication for the convenience of the staff or as a substitute for supervision is considered an illegal chemical restraint.
Under California law, a significant error is one that causes a resident discomfort or jeopardizes their health and safety. This includes missing doses of life-critical medications like insulin or blood thinners.
We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and we only receive a fee if we successfully recover compensation for you.
An unwitnessed fall is often a sign of poor supervision. We use medical records and expert testimony to reconstruct how the fall occurred and why no one was there to prevent it.
Absolutely. In fact, many families choose to relocate their loved ones to ensure their safety while the legal process moves forward.
In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally two years, but cases involving medical malpractice or specific elder abuse statutes may have different requirements.
Hip fractures are the most frequent and dangerous, followed by wrist, spine, and pelvic fractures.
Yes, quite often. Simply "telling" a resident with dementia or mobility issues not to get up is not an adequate care plan. The facility must provide supervision or technology (like bed alarms) to ensure safety.
It is a standardized evaluation performed by nursing staff to determine how likely a resident is to fall. It considers factors like gait, balance, medication, and cognitive status.
