Nursing Home Neglect Lawyers
& Elder Abuse Lawyers

Serving Los Angeles, San Diego,
and the Southern California Areas

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Nursing Home Abuse

Almost 1/3 of U.S. nursing homes were cited for abuse between 1999 and 2001. At Jacoby & Meyers, we believe very strongly that the principles of equal rights shouldn't change with age. Thousands of families trust their loved ones lives to nursing homes and elder care facilities on a daily basis. Often, the type of negligence and abuse that goes on in these facilities is hidden or hard to pinpoint. That's why if you suspect any wrongdoing, go with your instincts and have it checked out.

Call or e-mail our Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys in Southern California at Jacoby & Meyers for a consultation with an attorney and we can make sure your loved one is being treated right. If nursing home abuse is occurring, take action to prosecute the institutions to make sure this horrible behavior is put to a stop.

Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Any of the following signs can be indications of nursing home neglect or abuse in a nursing home or other care facility. If you notice any of the following changes, e-mail our nursing home neglect attorneys in Los Angeles or call Jacoby & Meyers immediately at 1-888-JACOBY-1 to schedule a free consultation:

  • Bed/pressure sores
  • Low self esteem/depression
  • Sudden mood swings or anxiety
  • Use of physical or chemical restraints
  • Use of psychotropic medication not authorized by physician
  • Bruising or fractures
  • Malnutrition
  • Poor personal hygiene
  • Frequent illness/failure to report illness
  • Unexplained or unexpected death of resident
  • Rapid weight loss or weight gain
  • Failure of staff to report any changes in condition
  • Serious injury requiring hospitalization
  • Dirty living quarters
  • Unusually heavy medication or sedation
  • Frequent illness

Elder Abuse

Elder abuse isn’t restricted to nursing homes. Anytime someone over the age of 65 is mistreated or taken advantage of, physically, emotionally or financially, there could be a case for Elder Abuse. If you suspect this is happening to a loved one, contact the Elder Abuse Lawyers in San Diego at Jacoby & Meyers. An experienced attorney can help you make sure your loved one is getting the proper treatment.

If you feel a loved one may be the victim of nursing home negligence or elder abuse, e-mail our Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers in California or call Jacoby & Meyers immediately at 1-888-JACOBY-1

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