ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California assemblyman Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) has introduced a bill that would establish more rigorous oversight and transparency for nursing homes. California elder abuse attorneys say that the...
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Nursing Homes Facing Elder Abuse Lawsuits File for Bankruptcy, Say Sonoma County Elder Abuse Attorneys
February 26, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER North American Health Care, which is based out of California and operates 35 nursing homes throughout the Western United States, has filed for bankruptcy protection. More than 15 elder abuse lawsuits have...
Elder Abuse: The Underreported and Quickly Growing Truth
February 23, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Alameda County elder abuse lawyers warn that five million Americans are affected by elder abuse each year. By 2050, 20% of the U.S. population will be persons age 65 or older. This means that there is a...
Organizations Implementing Changes Regarding Elder Abuse
February 20, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER According to Marin County elder abuse lawyers, elder abuse is a growing problem, and this vulnerable class of people needs help now. The needs of the elderly population match its rapid growth. Persons age...
Elder Abuse is Widespread and Growing in San Francisco
February 19, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Under California law, elder abuse can be both criminal and civil. According to the National Committee for Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA), elder abuse is an act or omission that results in harm or...