An elder lawyer assures that the rights of patients living in nursing homes are protected, and requires that they are provided with an adequate amount of care. For one major nursing home operator, failure to comply with legal staffing levels has cost them millions. Just last week, a California jury rendered a verdict that will [...]
The Sacramento County Superior Court of California just awarded his largest amount in elder abuse damages in the county’s history. After the death of a 79 year old tenant in a local nursing home, approximately $30 million in compensatory and punitive damages was awarded. The tenant had mild dementia, and was relocated to the home [...]
“The expectations of nursing homes are to provide sufficient staff and services to attain or maintain the highest possible level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.”
An elder law attorney understands the issues with nursing homes today, both legally and personally. As a general rule, nursing homes are reputably understaffed. It’s no surprise [...]
