Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects some of the most vulnerable members of our community: the elderly. Families trust nursing homes to provide necessary care and protection, but sadly, abuse and neglect occur more often than many realize.
Injured victims may suffer from bodily injury, psychological abuse, and financial exploitation. When this happens, it’s crucial for victims and their families to seek legal representation from an experienced Fremont nursing home abuse lawyer.
At Nursing Home Law Center, we are dedicated to obtaining justice and fair compensation for victims of nursing home abuse. Our skilled legal team has a strong track record of managing these cases with care and securing significant settlements and verdicts.
We carry out comprehensive investigations to ensure every aspect of the abuse is addressed, including medical costs, emotional distress, and other related damages. With our deep knowledge of nursing home abuse claims, we handle the legal process efficiently and fight relentlessly to defend your rights.
Nursing home abuse occurs when residents suffer harm due to the intentional actions or neglect of staff members or others in the facility. Our Fremont nursing home abuse attorneys handle a wide range of cases, including:
Nursing home residents are protected by both federal and state laws.
The Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 ensures that residents receive quality care and are free from abuse and neglect. California law also provides protections, including specific legal duties that nursing homes must uphold.
These laws guarantee residents the right to:
Multiple parties can file a nursing home abuse claim, including the victim, their family members, or a legal guardian. In the case of a wrongful death, the deceased resident’s estate may also file a claim.
Various parties may be held responsible for nursing home abuse, including:
Our legal team has extensive experience handling nursing home abuse cases in Fremont. We are dedicated to seeking justice for victims and their families. Our services include:
In Fremont, there are 127 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with 20 of them (16%) having an overall rating of below or much below average. 43 facilities (34%) fall short in health inspections, and 45 nursing homes (35%) have inadequate staffing. Specifically, seven facilities (6%) are rated poorly in quality measures. [1]
The worst-rated nursing homes in Fremont include:
Recognizing the signs of abusive behavior in a nursing home is crucial to protecting your loved one. Some common indicators include:
If you believe your loved one is a victim of elder abuse, follow these steps:
Victims of nursing home abuse may be entitled to various types of damages, which are categorized into three main areas:
At Nursing Home Law Center, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay any legal fees unless we win your case and recover compensation on your behalf.
California law imposes a statute of limitations on nursing home abuse cases, meaning you have a limited time to file a claim.
Fremont follows California’s statutes of limitations, giving residents two years to file personal injury cases and wrongful death claims, one to three years for medical malpractice, and two to four years for elder abuse cases, depending on the type. It’s important to act quickly to preserve your right to seek compensation.
If your loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, our experienced attorneys are here to help. We will fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves.
Call us at (800) 926-7565, or fill out our contact form.
References: [1] Medicare