California Elder Neglect Attorney

Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in California

Severe elder neglect can lead to a variety of negative consequences for a loved one, such as  malnutrition, the development of decubitus ulcers (bed sores) or even wrongful death. The general definition of “neglect” is to fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something. In nursing homes and assisted living facilities, neglect would be failing to provide proper medical treatment, nutrition, hygiene and care, in general.

If you have witnessed signs that elder neglect may be occurring at your loved one's nursing home or facility, you can take immediate action to remedy the situation. A California elder neglect lawyer can get law enforcement involved if necessary and bring a claim or lawsuit against the nursing home in order to help you recover monetary compensation for your losses (medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and possibly more).

Elder Neglect and Nursing Home Negligence

There is a great deal of money to be had in the nursing home and assisted living sector. As a result, many for-profit organizations may cut corners that then result in elder neglect, malnutrition and serious injuries to elderly persons in their care. Failing to properly train employees in how to care for patients and residents, failing to provide the appropriate standard of medical care, failing to provide an adequate diet and nutrition, and failing to provide a reasonably hygienic environment are all forms of potentially dangerous elder neglect.

California Elder Abuse & Neglect Attorney

Dr. Bruce G. Fagel is an experienced medical malpractice and nursing home negligence attorney who understands how to approach elder neglect cases and provide extensive legal counsel to clients in order to give them the best opportunity to reach a successful case outcome. With a medical license and ten years of experience in emergency medicine in California, Dr. Fagel understands the serious consequences of elder neglect. He can evaluate your case and determine how to prove negligence on the part of the guilty nursing home or assisted living facility.

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Contact California elder neglect attorney Dr. Bruce G. Fagel today to discuss your case and claim.