Our San Diego nursing home abuse attorneys know that for every senior death in California, a number of them are suspicious deaths which should be investigated, but rarely are. Since these deaths typically are not analyzed appropriately, the death certificates in such cases frequently contain incorrect information. Theses mistakes can…
Unfortunately, every day brings new stories about horrific instances of elder abuse and mistreatment. While any form of elder abuse is unacceptable, our San Diego nursing home abuse attorneys know that many instances of abuse or neglect may go undetected because they may not seem to be obviously caused by…
America’s largest for-profit nursing homes deliver significantly lower quality of care, according to a new study conducted by the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The UCSF-led analysis of quality of care at nursing homes around the country is the first-ever study focusing solely on staffing and quality at the…
Our San Diego nursing home abuse lawyers know that the holidays are a great time to check in on loved ones, including seniors. It can be easy to get caught up in the holiday hustle and bustle, but a simple phone call to your loved ones to let them know…
Our San Diego nursing home abuse lawyers know that neglect in assisted living facilities is a serious form of elder abuse. When those responsible for caring for our elderly fail to provide adequate care or violate health or safety standards, they must be held accountable. Recently, a Michigan nursing home…
Less than one month after a convicted sex offender was committed to a nursing home, he began sexually assaulting fellow residents. According to a report in the Des Moines Register, state officials claim that medical experts did not consider 83-year-old William Cubbage to be sexual predator when they recommended moving…
Last summer, our San Diego elder abuse attorney explained that state budget cuts threatened to do away with California’s Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) system. The system was established in the 1970s, partially as a response to stories of nursing home abuse or neglect. According to a report in the…
According to a recent report by All Voices, understaffing is a prevalent problem in local nursing homes. Our San Diego nursing home abuse attorneys know that understaffing at Southern California nursing homes is a serious issue because it has consistently been shown to lead to increased instances of elder abuse…
Falls are a serious problem in California nursing homes and can have serious health consequences for elderly residents. The attorneys at the Walton Law Firm know that a nursing home with 100 beds will have approximately 200 falls a year, many of which will go unreported. Nursing facilities should prevent…
Our San Diego nursing home abuse lawyers help families every day who are concerned about the care their loved ones are receiving at California nursing facilities. We know that seniors are valued members of our society and that they deserve the best possible care. We also strongly believe that poor…