Northern California Nursing Home Elder Abuse Lawyers
Nursing Home Elder Abuse
Nursing homes must follow federal and state laws to give nursing home residents the best possible care so that they maintain the highest possible physical health, and mental and psychosocial well-being. Unfortunately, despite strict guidelines and contractual obligations, statistics show that government reform does not stop elder abuse from happening. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) published a 2000 study that revealed more than 400,000 reports of elder abuse nationwide. If your loved one is or was a victim of elder abuse or neglect, do not wait to report the suspected abuse to authorities and to talk to an attorney. A northern California nursing home elder abuse lawyer at Estey Bomberger can assist you in holding accountable the negligent or careless nursing home facility or staff member for elder abuse. Compensation may be recovered for medicals bills and pain and suffering, or in case of death, funeral and burial expenses and other related damages for wrongful death.
Northern California Elder Abuse Law Information
Millions of defenseless nursing home residents suffer from elder abuse every year. The federal government has passed numerous laws that address elder abuse in nursing home facilities, which include:
Nursing Home Reform Act
The Nursing Home Reform Act, which was part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), was passed by Congress in 1987 to preserve the rights of residents living in certified nursing home facilities and protect them from abuse and neglect. The Nursing Home Reform Act establishes standards of care for nursing homes and assisted living facilities, requiring them to provide: social and nursing services, nutritional and dietary services, rehabilitative services, and an individualized care plan for each resident.
The Residents’ Bill of Rights
The Residents’ Bill of Rights was established under the Nursing Home Reform Act in order to guarantee rights to nursing home residents. These rights include:
- The right to be treated with respect and dignity
- The right to receive appropriate care and services and prompt medical care, as needed
- The right to be free from mental and physical abuse
- The right to be free of chemical and physical restraints, except as ordered by a physician
- The right to manage personal financial affairs and to be free from financial exploitation
- The right to a safe and secure environment
- The right to make complaints or suggestions without retaliation
- The right to be informed of current medical state and be free to consent or refuse treatment.
Northern California Nursing Home Elder Abuse Litigation
With more than 70 years collective litigation experience in elder abuse law, the attorneys at Estey Bomberger have the resources and experience necessary to take your personal injury or wrongful death case to trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached in a reasonable amount of time. Our northern California elder abuse attorneys, unlike many attorneys, are not afraid to go to trial and have built a strong litigation reputation with the courts and insurance companies. To speak with a northern California nursing home elder abuse attorney at the Estey Bomberger law firm, call (800) 890-6722 today. We offer free consultations to discuss your elder abuse incident and answer any questions you have regarding the legal rights of your loved one.