Category: Physical Elder Abuse

Abusers use a variety of methods to harm their victims, and abuse doesn’t just constitute sexual, physical, and/or emotional. Prevent and stop abuse from happening by learning to spot the different abuse tactics. A study conducted by The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) resulted in the following […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Nursing homes and assisted living facilities, although established in order to care for elders and senior citizens, frequently find themselves facing multiple claims of elder abuse. Whether it is because they neglected the care of an elder or senior citizen or because they improperly administered medication, nursing homes […]

Have you ever wondered how, exactly, is physical elder abuse defined under existing California law? The laws for physical elder abuse, as well as other types of elder abuse is located within California’s Welfare & Institutions Code § 15610.07 and § 15610.63. You will find that under the law, “physical […]

You might hear a lot about elder abuse. But how, exactly, is it defined under existing California law? The laws for physical and financial elder abuse, as well as other types of elder abuse is located within California’s Welfare & Institutions Code § 15610. You will find that under the […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A 99-year-old elderly stroke victim was the unfortunate victim of elder abuse by her two nurses that should have been taking care of her. Instead, these two nurses engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with one another – while in the victim’s bedroom.  Footage of their inappropriate conduct was […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER In just over a month, Daisy Yolanda Ramirez will appear for sentencing on multiple criminal charges. The charges stem from calls received by Monterey fire and police, to assist a senior client under the care of the forty-two year old caregiver. An investigation discovered that the elder under […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER One of the major problems with convalescent homes in 21st century California is the absence of an objective rating system to help guide consumers. For those who have loved ones who are repeatedly asking to know what day it is, or to repeat your name for the tenth […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California elder abuse lawyers are glad to note that families will soon no longer need to worry about placing their loved ones in assisted living facilities or nursing homes due to lack of liability insurance. On August 15, 2014, Governor Brown signed into law AB 1523, now known […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California and San Francisco elder abuse lawyers caution people to be aware of any possible elder abuse happening to their loved ones. Elder abuse is more prevalent than one may think. If you notice or feel like something is amiss about your loved ones, such as a messy […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER When we choose a nursing home to provide for our loved ones, we expect they will be provided compassionate and effective care. Unfortunately, this is too often not the case. Nursing home elder abuse is prevalent and widespread. Residents in nursing homes do not require hospital care but […]