ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Elder abuse is widespread in our society, but there is increased awareness of the issue and the forms of abuse, and resources to help. California elder abuse lawyers say that it can be difficult to...
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ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Disabled seniors have to consider several criteria when they want to retire in California, say California elder abuse attorneys. They should get information about the services offered by the State, as well...
Defining and Preventing Elder Abuse
May 26, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Due to their vulnerability, the elderly are often victims of abuse. The 1985 Elder Abuse Prevention, Identification and Treatment Act provides a definition of what is considered elder abuse. It can be a...
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER As the number of nursing home residents in the United States has increased, so has the risk for the elderly to be victims of negligence or abuse, say California nursing home abuse attorneys. According to...
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A recent ruling in a California Appellate Court has major implications for medical malpractice cases. In Keys vs. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, plaintiffs’ counsel scored a major victory for...