Nursing home injury claims in Orange County LA and the Inland Empire are unfortunately on the rise. Elder abuse and neglect are some of the most personal and heart wrenching types of lawsuits due to their personal nature, and the depravity associated with allegations of physical abuse/neglect on elders. Many...
There is no excuse for a fall resulting in injury at an Anaheim nursing home or assisted care facility. Recent statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) noted that the average number of falls in a nursing home across the US is 2 per bed per year. This...
The Centers for Disease Control, or CDC report that nursing home injury rates are increasing in Orange County and across the United States. The number of falls resulting in seriously injuries has increased, especially here in California. California has the highest rates of restraint in our nursing homes and skilled...
According to the US Government, the number of falls in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities is quite high. A major agency that studies these issues released a recent report that showed an average facility...
Are Mission Viejo and Anaheim nursing homes liable when a patient is injured in a fall? A recent study by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports the risks of falling increase as we age, and between 50% and 75% of these falls occur in a nursing home or...
Nursing home neglect and abuse in Anaheim should result in a civil lawsuit. There are several important signs of nursing home neglect and abuse you should be watching for such as: Overmedication / Sedation – Over-medication and sedation is often a strategy designed to allow nursing home staff to make...
What are some of the most common injuries which result from a fall in a nursing home? When is a nursing home or assisted care facility responsible and accountable when a patient fall results in injury? Injuries at assisted care facilities and nursing homes are a significant challenge in Anaheim, Orange...
A fall in a nursing home can result in serious injuries and they should never happen in most cases. Many Californians are surprised to learn about the substantial number of falls resulting in injury in Orange County skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes. You would expect these places to be...
Nursing home neglect and abuse in Orange County can result in personal injury liability under California law. What are some of the most important signs of nursing home neglect and abuse? You and your family should be concerned by: Dehydration – the failure to provide consistent fluids such as water,...
A very sensitive topic to discuss, is the proper treatment of our loved ones that reside in Anaheim and Orange County nursing homes. Although the vast majority of nursing homes...
