Nursing homes are entrusted with the care of the most vulnerable - those too sick, elderly or mentally disabled to take care of themselves.
Numerous studies and statistics show that when the nursing home fails in those duties, either by intentional bad acts or by neglect, the results can be devastating.
The victim's condition could worsen or he or she could suffer greater bodily injury or even death. Many states have special laws and requirements for reporting abuse in a nursing home setting.
Nursing home abuse attorneys in California may be able to act on the victim's behalf to bring the nursing home operators to justice and recover money damages.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
The CAOC serves both as a professional organization for California personal injury attorneys and other lawyers who represent plaintiffs, and as an advocacy group that opposes legislation that would limit access to the civil court system.
Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) of the Southeast District Bar Association - The SEDBA in Norwalk, CA, sponsors a non-profit lawyer referral service certified by the State Bar of California and recognized by the American Bar Association. The Southeast District Bar Association's LRS helps the public find an attorney in Norwalk, CA, and the surrounding areas in the southeast portion of Los Angeles County. The service charges a $40 consultation fee that allows you to talk with a local attorney for a 30 minute consultation to discuss your case. The fee is waived for Personal Injury, Social Security Disability or Workers' Compensation cases.