San Diego Elder & Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
Elder and nursing home abuse is devastating both physically and emotionally to the victim and their family. No person deserves to suffer at the hands of another, especially at the hands of their caregiver. If you or a loved one have been the victim of elder or nursing home abuse you may have questions about your rights. An experienced Southern California elder and nursing home abuse attorney from the Law Offices of Mark C. Blane can answer all your questions, represent your legal interests, and maximize your monetary compensation.
The San Diego Law Offices of Mark C. Blane specialize in elder abuse and neglect cases taking place in private residences and nursing homes. No matter whether you or your family member has suffered from physical, verbal, or emotional abuse or neglect, Mark C. Blane as the expertise to represent you and your family. Elder and nursing home abuse can manifest itself in many forms and all violate the rights of the individual being cared for. Some of the signs of elder abuse are:
Physical Abuse
• Assault and battery
• Sexual assault and battery
• Rape
• Unreasonable physical restraint
• Prolonged or continual deprivation of food or water
• Use of a physical or chemical restraint or psychotropic drug for any purpose not consistent with that authorized by a physician
• Giving too much or not enough medication
• Unexplained injuries
• Open wounds, cuts, bruises, or welts
• Slapping, pushing, shaking, beating
• Forcing a resident to stay in a confined area
Verbal and Emotional Abuse
-involves creating a situation that is harmful to an elderʼs self-esteem. Tell tale signs that elder abuse is taking place are when the elderly victim:
• Is emotionally upset or agitated
• Is extremely withdrawn and non-communicative
• Displays unusual behaviors (sucking, biting, rocking)
• Displays humiliating, insulting, frightening, threatening, or ignoring behavior towards family and friends
• Wants to be isolated from other people
Elder and nursing home neglect includes:
• Physical neglect: disregard for the necessities of daily living
• Medical neglect: lack of care for existing medical problems
• Failure to prevent dehydration, malnutrition, and bed sores
• Failure to assist in personal hygiene, or in the provision of food, clothing, or shelter
• Unsanitary and unclean conditions
• Infections
• Failure to protect from health and safety hazards
• Poor access to medical services
Your elderly family member deserves the same respect and dignity afforded to all people. If you have witnessed or suspect elderly abuse or neglect in a nursing home environment, you need a Southern California elder and nursing home abuse lawyer to explain your rights. An experienced elder and nursing home abuse lawyer with the Law Offices of Mark C. Blane can work to get your family monetary compensation to pay for medical bills, treatment, pain, and suffering.
Mark C. Blane is a San Diego elder and nursing home abuse lawyer with more than 10 years legal experience and has settled over 1,300 injury claims. Whether you are seeking compensatory or punitive damages, a lawyer with the Law Offices of Mark C. Blane can handle your claim.
The Law Offices of Mark C. Blane has experienced Southern California elder and nursing home abuse attorneys who can get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us now, there is no charge for your consultation. There are no legal fees until we win your case.
You deserve to live the same life you did before suffering from elder or nursing home abuse or neglect and an attorney with our firm can work to make you whole again.
