Santa Ana and Anaheim Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

People in California are living longer, healthier, and more productive lives than ever before. However, there is also a noticeable increase in age-related illnesses. Some of these can be Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease, and complications due to a stroke. Tending to and caring for a loved one can become too difficult for family members. It is not at all uncommon to look into placing them in a nursing home as an alternative. While nursing homes normally provide a safe and secure place for our loved ones to reside, they can also care for our loved ones in a careless and negligent manner.

If a loved one has been injured while in a nursing home, please contact an experienced Santa Ana and Anaheim nursing home abuse lawyer. Do not hesitate to call the dedicated personal injury attorneys at the Cifarelli Law Firm by dialing (949) 502-8600 for a free consultation. We serve the injured throughout all of California.

Nursing Home Injuries and Accidents

Injuries in nursing homes can be caused by various actions or circumstances. As a Santa Ana and Anaheim attorney could further explain, nursing home abuse injuries can result from the nursing home being understaffed, the staff being inadequately trained, improper monitoring, and gross negligence. Injuries can also be caused by:

• Assault/Sexual Assault: This can be caused by staff members, medical professionals, contractors, visitors, and other residents.
• Bedsores: These are also known as decubitus ulcers and are caused by leaving a patient in the same position for too long.
• Burns: these can be caused by hot beverages, food, faulty wiring, appliances, and other residents. Burns can be superficial or very deep. Both can cause severe pain and damage to the affected area.
• Elopement (Wandering off): This can be caused by staff not paying attention to residents or forging nursing logs.
• Falls: These can be especially dangerous to elderly patients as their bones are very fragile. Falls are caused by the patient not being properly tended to or not using safety rails while they are in bed.
• Dehydration & Malnourishment: These are two very common, yet very serious, situations that can inflict very serious health issues and injuries in nursing home residents. Dehydration is from not taking in enough fluids and malnutrition can be caused by taking in too few calories, not the right kinds of calories or not getting enough macro and micronutrients.
• Wrongful death: death can be caused by numerous scenarios in a nursing home, many of which have already been discussed above. To learn more about your rights in a wrongful death lawsuit, visit our wrongful death page.

Liability In California Nursing Home Abuse Cases

Establishing liability is one of the most important aspects of a nursing home negligence claim. A qualified nursing home abuse attorney in Santa Ana and Anaheim will know how to identify any liable parties. These parties can be nursing home corporations, parent companies, third-party staffing companies, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. It is imperative to your case that all liable parties be held legally responsible for the injuries sustained by your loved ones in their accident.

Contact a Santa Ana and Anaheim Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Today

It may take years to recover from the financial strain and emotional stress caused by your loved one being injured. Let the legal team at the Cifarelli Law Firm handle all administrative aspects of your claim. This will allow you to focus on moving on. Contact our Santa Ana and Anaheim nursing home abuse lawyers today for a free consultation at (949) 502-8600.