California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

If you have a feeling your loved one is being mistreated and abused, don’t hesitate, contact our California nursing home abuse attorneys at 888-887-9777 now. Our attorneys have 75+ years of combined experience and will put our force to work for you.

Cases We Handle

Nursing Home Infections, Falls & Fractures, Unexplained Broken Bones, Bedsores/Pressure Sores, Sepsis, Medication Errors/Overmedication, Unauthorized Use of Restraints, Wheelchair Transfer Injuries, Elderly Wandering & Elopement, Elderly Sexual Assault & Abuse, Dehydration & Malnutrition, Poor Hygiene, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Amputation, Choking Deaths, Wrongful Death, Financial Elder Abuse, and more.

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We have extensive experience suing the following facilities: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care Facilities, Adult Day Care Centers, and more.

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Table of Contents:

Client Testimonials
Why Choose Our California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Creating Real Change in California Law
Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases We Handle
Elders’ Rights in California
Who Can Be Held Liable for Nursing Home Abuse?
Available Compensation for Nursing Home Abuse Victims
How Long Do I Have to File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim in California?
Will a Nursing Home Retaliate if I File a Claim?
Representing Nursing Home Abuse Victims Across California
Speak with an Attorney About Your Nursing Home Abuse Claim Today
Meet Our Attorneys

If a loved one has been abused or neglected in a California nursing home, you can take legal action to get justice for them. With an experienced California nursing home abuse lawyer on your side, you can maximize your chance of success and the compensation you may receive.

Lanzone Morgan, LLP, is nationally recognized in the field of nursing home and elder abuse cases, and our attorneys are passionate about seeking justice for victims of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other care facilities.

Nursing homes are supposed to provide professional care to our most vulnerable loved ones, but in some instances, they end up causing more harm than good. If your loved one has endured abusive or negligent treatment in a nursing home, call our experienced California nursing home abuse attorneys immediately at 888-887-9777 for a free initial evaluation of your case.

Why Choose Our California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

When your loved one has suffered abuse at the hands of a nursing home or its staff, it’s critical to seek representation from a lawyer experienced in nursing home abuse cases. A knowledgeable and skilled nursing home abuse attorney can handle all the legal details, file your claim on time, build a case by gathering the necessary evidence, and protect your loved one from retaliation by the nursing home.

As a leading elder abuse law firm in the United States, Lanzone Morgan, LLP, is dedicated to advocating for elder abuse victims, with a primary focus on nursing home abuse and neglect cases. With more than 75 years of experience, our firm provides compassionate support and skillful legal representation to nursing home abuse victims and their loved ones.

We’re also deeply involved in our community, so we understand our clients’ lifestyles and backgrounds. Our attorneys have a proven track record of successfully holding nursing homes accountable, and we’re ready to help you do the same.

Creating Real Change in California Law

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, we don’t just change the lives of our individual clients. Through litigation, we have changed California case law to protect all nursing home residents throughout the state. Recently, our firm won an important victory in the California Supreme Court for elderly and infirm adults. We filed a lawsuit for injuries a victim suffered due to neglect at a nursing home. However, the victim had a health care power of attorney that the nursing home alleged enabled their agent to sign an arbitration agreement. The nursing home moved to compel arbitration, and a lower court granted the facility’s motion.

After appealing the case, we won at the Supreme Court, which ruled that a durable health care power of attorney does not give the agent authority to waive an elderly infirm adult’s right to trial by jury. This case created a precedent that preserves nursing home abuse victims’ access to the courts and keeps their cases in front of juries rather than behind the closed doors of arbitration. Our attorneys are ready and willing to take on nursing facilities for the abuse and neglect they perpetuate. However, don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our satisfied clients have said.

Client Testimonials

“"I contacted Lanzone Morgan, LLP regarding neglect suffered by my mother at a rehabilitation facility. My initial contact was with Emily. She is very professional and compassionate. I immediately felt I was in the right place. She took the time to listen and made me feel that the number one priority was my mother and seeking justice for her. This was confirmed by Mr. Morgan. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he took a human approach to our case and allowed us to make the best decision for my mother. I highly recommend their services. They will protect the interests of your loved one."”

Martha B.

“Learning that my mother was dying of Alzheimer's was devastating on its own. The emotional toll of the disease, treatment costs, and learning who to trust with her care was exhausting. When that trust was breached by a memory care facility, resulting in her death, I hired Lanzone Morgan, LLP, to ensure that my mother's memory would not be marred by one facility's negligence. This firm was empathetic, informative, and patient with my family and me during the entire litigation. With their help, we received a fair settlement from the memory care facility and most importantly, a sense of justice and peace, which brought dignity to my mother's life and our memory of her.”

Stephen N.

“I contacted Lanzone Morgan, LLP regarding neglect suffered by my mother at a rehabilitation facility. My initial contact was with Emily. She is very professional and compassionate. I immediately felt I was in the right place. She took the time to listen and made me feel that the number one priority was my mother and seeking justice for her. This was confirmed by Mr. Morgan. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he took a human approach to our case and allowed us to make the best decision for my mother. I highly recommend their services. They will protect the interests of your loved one.”

Martha B.

“Learning that my mother was dying of Alzheimer’s was devastating on its own. The emotional toll of the disease, treatment costs, and learning who to trust with her care was exhausting. When that trust was breached by a memory care facility, resulting in her death, I hired Lanzone Morgan, LLP, to ensure that my mother’s memory would not be marred by one facility’s negligence. This firm was empathetic, informative, and patient with my family and me during the entire litigation. With their help, we received a fair settlement from the memory care facility and most importantly, a sense of justice and peace, which brought dignity to my mother’s life and our memory of her.”

Stephen N.

Case Results

$2.3M
VERDICT

For the abuse and neglect of an 84-year-old woman that led to severe and permanent injuries

$1.3M
VERDICT

For client who suffered severe injuries from falling while showering her mother after facility staff refused to shower her mother.

$800K
SETTLEMENT

For an elderly victim that incurred an unexplained compound fracture while residing at assisted living facility.

$750K
SETTLEMENT

For an elderly victim that incurred a Stage IV bedsore while residing at a skilled nursing facility.

$445,000K
VERDICT

For the estate of a Vietnam War Veteran who was deprived of a significant portion of his VA Pension with Aid & Attendance benefit.

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Get started on your path to justice with Lanzone Morgan, LLP. With 75+ years of experience, we have a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable.

Types of Nursing Home Abuse Cases We Handle

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, we have handled countless types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Some of the most common injuries we have seen and handled include the following:

Falls
Broken bones
Subdural hematomas
Infections
Bedsore injuries
Sexual abuse and sexually transmitted infections
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Poor Hygiene
Overmedication
Wandering and elopement
Wrongful death

If you suspect nursing home abuse is occurring to your loved one, contact Lanzone Morgan, LLP, to explore your legal options. Additionally, start taking notes and keeping records of injuries and signs of nursing home abuse that your loved one is experiencing.

Elders’ Rights in California

California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act provides legal protections for elderly people in California from all forms of abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, financial, and sexual harm. If a nursing home or its staff violates this law, the victim and their family have the right to seek justice.

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, our California nursing home abuse attorneys have deep experience with this and other relevant laws, and we are resolute defenders of the legal rights and safety of dependent adults.

“Vulnerable victims are often cast aside by society. Despite having laws to deter this conduct, state and federal governments are unable to do enough to curb the increasing trend of abuse and neglect. When we litigate cases, our goal is to hold the perpetrators accountable for their wrongful conduct and obtain compensation for the vulnerable victims. There has been no greater reward than being the voice and advocate for the thousands of clients we have represented over the many years of practice and holding the perpetrators accountable.”

Anthony Lanzone, Founding Partner

Who Can Be Held Liable for Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing facilities and their employees are obligated to operate with a duty of care for their patients, and violating that duty can leave both facilities and their employees legally liable. Nursing home staff, visitors, volunteers, and the facilities themselves may all be held liable for abuse depending on the circumstances of the case. At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, our attorneys have a history of standing up to and winning against these parties, and we’re ready to support you during this difficult time in your life.

“Our firm only represents residents of nursing homes, former residents, and their families. We are dedicated to representing the consumers and the victims of elder abuse, and we are dedicated to holding nursing homes accountable and making sure that they provide quality care to their residents.”

James Morgan, Founding Partner

Available Compensation for Nursing Home Abuse Victims

In nursing home abuse cases, victims and their families may be able to recover compensation for various losses depending on the circumstances of the case. Some of the damages you may be entitled to include:

Medical bills
Lost wages or inheritance
Property loss or damage
Physical pain and suffering
Emotional harm and trauma
Diminished quality or enjoyment of life
Loss of consortium
Funeral or burial expenses, in the case of wrongful death
Punitive damages, in the case of particularly egregious or harmful conduct

Lanzone Morgan, LLP, has recovered over $200 million for our clients and their families, including many multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. Some of our notable jury verdicts include the following:

$2.3 million for the abuse and neglect of an 84-year-old woman that led to severe and permanent injuries
$1.3 million for our client who suffered severe leg injuries from a fall while showering her mother, a nursing facility resident, after the staff refused to help
$445,000 for the estate of a Vietnam War Veteran who suffered financial elder abuse by an independently-owned home care company.

How Long Do I Have to File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim in California?

In California, victims of nursing home abuse have two years from the last incident of abuse or neglect to file a lawsuit. It’s crucial to get an attorney involved sooner rather than later—time is of the essence for the justice and livelihood of your loved one. Memories fade, and evidence can disappear over time, so it’s important to act as quickly as possible.

Will a Nursing Home Retaliate if I File a Claim?

We understand that reporting abuse cases against nursing facilities can be difficult, especially when your loved one is involved. However, staying silent and keeping such things to yourself will only aggravate the situation. When Lanzone Morgan, LLP, takes on cases, our clients do not encounter retaliation. The nursing homes involved typically step up their level of care when they realize an attorney is backing up a resident and their family.

Representing Nursing Home Abuse Victims Across California

At Lanzone Morgan, LLP, we serve clients across the entire state of California. No matter where your loved one’s nursing home abuse took place, we can represent you. We have experience handling cases from the following areas:

Speak with an Attorney About Your Nursing Home Abuse Claim Today

When a family member suffers abuse at the hands of a nursing home or its staff, it can feel overwhelming and stressful trying to decide what to do next. Lanzone Morgan, LLP, is here to provide compassionate support and skillful legal representation to nursing home abuse victims and their loved ones. With a relentless commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of elderly and dependent adults, we fight for nursing home residents and their families across California.

Contact our California nursing home abuse lawyers today for a free consultation and 24/7 support by calling 888-887-9777 or filling out our online contact form.