When a person dies as a result of the negligent or wrongful acts of another in California, the family members and dependents who are left behind often suffer not just emotional devastation but financial loss. Even if the offending party who caused the death is criminally charged, the family members are not compensated by the […]
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Typically, when a family member comes to our office, it is because their loved one has suffered a serious injury or even death under surprising or suspicious circumstances. We are called upon to review clinical charts and records and consult with experts to determine whether anyone did anything wrong and, if so, how egregious was
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When a parent goes to live in a nursing home, it can be easy to second-guess oneself with questions about the care she is receiving and what role you should play in monitoring her well-being and taking action regarding the administration of the nursing home if need be. Taking care of the elderly is not
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Although statistics indicate that nearly 10% of seniors experience elder abuse, all too often the victims of elder abuse do not expressly inform others when abuse is occurring. This may be due to mental and physical impairments that make them unable to comprehend that abuse is happening or to communicate that fact to others. But
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Because all the rules, regulations, and differences in levels of care can be confusing and overwhelming for patients and families, it is recommended that almost from the moment of admission, families seek out the discharge planning personnel in the loved one’s hospital. This person can be a nurse, a social worker, or a ‘discharge planner’.
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In California, the Legislature has adopted a set of laws which are collectively known as the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act . Welf. & Inst. Code Section 15600 et seq. In California, elder abuse encompasses various forms of mistreatment of individuals aged 65 and older, while dependent adult abuse refers to similar abuses against adults
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