Northern California Nursing Home Wrongful Death Attorneys
Nursing Home Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience in itself, but to discover that a loved one's death was a direct result of nursing home neglect or abuse can be even more devastating. With a growing elderly population, the prevalence of nursing home neglect only continues to rise. Nursing homes are overloaded with dozens of residents that require help daily with bathing, feeding, and medical care. Many nursing home residents are left to compete for attention from overworked, and often untrained or underpaid nursing home employees. As a result of neglect or abuse from caregivers, thousands of nursing home residents are dying preventable deaths from neglect or abuse. Bed sores, malnutrition, slip and fall accidents, broken bones, medication errors, lack of supervision, unsanitary conditions, sepsis infections and the unjustified use of chemical and physical restraints are all causes of nursing home wrongful deaths. In many situations, nursing home wrongful death cases are preventable.
If you have lost a loved one because of suspected nursing home neglect, we understand how difficult this time can be for you and your family. Our northern California nursing home wrongful death attorneys want to help you recover from such a devastating loss, and while we know that no amount of money will replace your loved one, we may be able to recover compensation for funeral expenses, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.
Investigating a Nursing Home Wrongful Death
It can be difficult proving that a nursing home resident’s death was caused by nursing home negligence or carelessness for several reasons. For one, a death certificate may not always provide enough evidence of neglect or abuse. For example, the cause of death may be listed as “kidney failure”, but the underlying reason for the kidney failure was dehydration and medication errors. Also, state and federal government entities typically do not have the funding to properly investigate nursing home death cases. If hired to represent your case, the northern California nursing home abuse attorneys at Estey Bomberger will conduct a proper investigation into the cause of death and hold the negligent nursing home facility responsible for their actions in the event a death was the result of neglect or abuse. We frequently work with experts who can help us preserve evidence and understand exactly what happened so that responsible parties can be held accountable, and similar events do not occur in the future.
Northern California Nursing Home Wrongful Death Claims
A wrongful death claim may be filed by surviving family members to compensate them for their loved one’s funeral and medical expenses and in addition, compensate them for their pain and suffering. Every wrongful death claim is unique and can take several months or several years to settle. It also important to note that California law allots a certain amount of time to file a wrongful death claim, which is usually between one to two years from the time of death. If your wrongful death claim is not brought within statutory time limits, your claim will be denied and you will not have the opportunity to seek compensation for your family member's death. For this reason, it is within your best interest to speak to an attorney soon after a loved one's death. An experienced northern California wrongful death attorney can explain the time limits that apply to your case and what legal action is required to meet time constraints.
Estey Bomberger – Super Lawyers
The lawyers at Estey Bomberger have been practicing personal injury law for decades in California and have built a solid litigation reputation through extensive case preparation and aggressive representation. Our case results posted on our website are a testament to the amount of preparation we put into each and every case. Our "Super Lawyers" designation, which is only awarded to the top 5 percent of U.S. attorneys, has been awarded to attorneys at our firm three years in a row. To receive a free consultation with an accomplished northern California nursing home abuse lawyer, call (800) 890-6722 or fill out our online case evaluation form.