Irvine Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Every life deserves dignity, and that includes you and your loved one. If you suspect your loved one is being abused, contact our nursing home abuse attorneys in Irvine at 888-887-9777 now for a free consultation.
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:
- An Experienced Law Firm That Will Fight Back for Your Loved One
- Real Stories from Real Clients
- We Handle All Types of Irvine Nursing Home Abuse Cases
- Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Recoverable Compensation in an Irvine Nursing Home Abuse Claim
- When Can You Hold a Nursing Home Liable for Injuries?
- The Nursing Home Abuse Crisis in Orange County
- Who Can File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim?
- We Represent Nursing Home Abuse Victims and Their Families Throughout the Irvine Area
- Let Our Experienced Elder Abuse Lawyers in Irvine, CA, Set You on the Path to Justice
- Frequently Asked Questions About Elder Abuse & Neglect
- Meet Our Irvine Attorneys
Have you noticed any changes in your loved one’s health, energy levels, or personality since entering a nursing home? Is the nursing home constantly downplaying your concerns and refusing to tell you why your loved one has taken such a dramatic turn for the worse? Nursing home abuse robs older adults of their dignity, self-worth, and independence. Nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing the fear and pain in your loved one’s eyes and feeling helpless. You may even feel responsible because you placed them in the facility.
Nursing home abuse is not your fault. Nursing homes have a duty to provide quality care in a safe, hospitable environment. Nursing home abuse is a betrayal of the trust that residents and their families place in them. We are an experienced elder abuse law firm dedicated to advocating for nursing home abuse victims. If you suspect your loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse, call our skilled Irvine nursing home abuse lawyers at (888) 887-9777 or contact us online today. We can help you stop the abuse and hold the nursing home accountable.
An Experienced Law Firm That Will Fight Back for Your Loved One
We are a skilled elder abuse law firm dedicated to advocating for the rights and welfare of the elderly. Our passionate California nursing home abuse attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience and have recovered more than $200 million in compensation for nursing home abuse victims and their families. We accept cases throughout California, including Irvine, Santa Ana, Newport Beach, and the entire Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Nursing homes are wealthy corporations that often prefer to pay lawyers rather than provide quality care or take responsibility for nursing home abuse injuries. Residents are often vulnerable to abuse due to disabilities, and many cannot stand up for themselves. Anthony Lanzone and James Morgan started our firm as a voice for the voiceless, advocating for their right to quality care. Nursing home abuse is all we do, so we know how to prosecute cases with efficiency and skill you won’t find in other law firms.
When you choose Lanzone Morgan, LLP, you will receive compassionate legal support from attorneys who care about your results. We provide emotional assistance, counseling, and resources to support you and your loved one during this difficult time.
We Won’t Let the Nursing Home Get Away with Using Their Power To Hurt Your Loved One
As an experienced law firm focused solely on California nursing home abuse cases since 2008, we know the judges, lawyers, and insurance companies in most jurisdictions statewide, including those in Orange County. We often see the same defendants repeatedly, so we can anticipate their defense and build a strong case. We have a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable, and most nursing home owners and insurers are quick to back down when they know we are the firm they must go up against.
We are on a mission to change nursing home laws to better protect all California nursing home residents. We recently won a ruling in the California Supreme Court that makes it illegal for a power of attorney to sign an arbitration agreement that takes away a nursing home resident’s right to present an abuse case to a jury.
When we accept your case, we won’t take the faith you put in us lightly. We have seen firsthand how nursing home abuse affects victims and their families, and we are passionate about holding nursing homes accountable. We will not accept less than you deserve or stop fighting until we get justice.
Real Stories from Real Clients
Everyone in our firm has empathy and compassion for our clients, and we will treat you and your loved one like family. Our client testimonials come from real people who received justice thanks to the passion and perseverance we bring to every case.
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We Handle All Types of Irvine Nursing Home Abuse Cases
Our California nursing home abuse law firm has handled elder abuse cases since our start in 2008, and our founders and many of our attorneys brought decades of experience to the firm. We are proven trial lawyers well-versed in all types of nursing home injury claims, including those involving the following:
- Falls and fractures
- Broken bones
- Subdural hematomas
- Traumatic brain injury
- Bedsores
- Physical abuse
- Sexual assault and sexually transmitted infections
- Emotional abuse
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Poor hygiene
- Overmedication
- Physical and chemical restraints
- Wandering and elopement
- Financial abuse
- Death
If you suspect your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse in an Irvine nursing home, call our experienced Orange County nursing home abuse lawyers immediately at (888) 887-9777. Gather any records you can and take notes with dates documenting your observations. Bring these records with you when you meet with an attorney.
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Bedsores
- Unexplained injuries
- Broken bones
- Weight loss
- Changes in skin color
- Fatigue or loss of usual energy levels
- Overmedication
- Poor hygiene
- Personality changes
- New or increased depression or other mood changes
- Unexpected death
Recoverable Compensation in an Irvine Nursing Home Abuse Claim
You may be entitled to economic, non-economic, and punitive damages for nursing home abuse and neglect. Economic damages cover the financial losses associated with the abuse, while non-economic damages compensate for the less tangible impacts on your loved one’s life. Punitive damages are awarded in rare cases when you can prove the defendants acted with malice, fraud, or gross negligence. Economic and non-economic damages may include the following:
- Current and future medical expenses arising from the abuse
- Lost wages from time spent pursuing your claim to protect your loved one
- The value of stolen property in financial abuse cases
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of bodily functions
- Emotional distress
If your loved one died from the complications of nursing home abuse, your family may be entitled to wrongful death damages, which may include economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic and non-economic damages in a wrongful death claim may include funeral and burial expenses, loss of inheritance, loss of companionship, loss of parental guidance, and mental grief and suffering.
How Much Is My Nursing Home Abuse Case Worth?
The amount you recover will depend on the unique facts of your case. The most important factors affecting compensation include the following:
- The severity of the injuries
- The lifetime cost of the resulting medical care
- Whether the case qualifies for punitive damages
- The strength of the evidence
- The skill and experience of your nursing home abuse lawyer
- The type of case you file
Nursing homes and most staff are health care providers. Consequently, California’s medical malpractice laws usually govern nursing home abuse compensation. In a medical malpractice claim, non-economic damages are subject to statewide caps. These caps are updated annually. For cases filed in 2025, the non-economic damages limit is $430,000. In wrongful death cases, the limit is $600,000.
Some nursing home abuse claims fall under elder abuse statutes and not medical malpractice. There are no damage limits for elder abuse claims. We can determine the damages your loved one is entitled to and pursue the full compensation they deserve.
Our Nursing Home Abuse Case Results
We are committed to helping you recover the highest compensation available. Our proven track record includes the following nursing home abuse settlements and verdicts:
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.
When Can You Hold a Nursing Home Liable for Injuries?
You have a right to hold a nursing home accountable when it fails to give your loved one the care they need, and they suffer an injury as a result. If your loved one’s health has declined more rapidly than expected or you have noticed unexplained injuries, nursing home abuse or neglect is likely to blame. You may be able to hold a nursing home liable if you have observed any of the injuries discussed below.
Bedsores
Bedsores are not the normal result of any health condition. They are preventable and usually occur because a facility fails to reposition immobile residents or keep their skin clean and dry.
Recurrent Infections
Many infections in nursing homes stem from poor hand hygiene and other staff non-compliance with infection control standards.
Hospital Admission for a Serious Injury
If your loved one is hospitalized with a broken hip, another fracture, facial injuries, or any other serious injury, it may stem from an abuse incident or a fall that occurred due to a lack of supervision. If the nursing home fails to explain the cause of the injury, it is a strong red flag for abuse.
Lack of Communication
If your loved one’s health status has changed, but you cannot reach anyone at the nursing home or no one contacts you, it could be a sign that the nursing home is covering up abuse or neglect. Sometimes, the facility may transfer your loved one to the hospital or another facility without telling you. If this has occurred and their health has declined, contact us immediately so we can get to the bottom of it.
Untreated Medical Conditions
The nursing home may be liable for the progression of any infection or other health condition that it neglected to treat promptly.
Overmedication
You may have noticed changes in your loved one’s personality or energy level since entering the nursing home. If they are asleep, lethargic, or less alert than usual every time you visit, it is a sign that the nursing home is using medications to sedate them as a substitute for care. Non-therapeutic uses of restraints reduce a resident’s quality of life and may cause long-term health complications and death.
Unexpected Death
Tragically, we have repeatedly seen cases in which a relatively healthy older adult enters a nursing home and experiences a sudden death stemming from abuse, medication errors, untreated medical conditions, or a general lack of care.
Sometimes, an older person’s health declines or they die because of disease and advanced age, even with quality care. However, your loved one should experience the best possible health outcome when you trust a nursing home with their care. If they have lost their health or independence in a way you did not expect, nursing home abuse and neglect may be to blame, regardless of what the nursing home tells you.
“And one of the main defenses in all our cases is that whatever happened to this person wasn't because of neglect. What happened to this person was because of their underlying disease processes and their age. This was just inevitable. That's not true. People aren't supposed to get bed sores. People aren't supposed to fall down and hit their heads. Especially when the family's trying to do the right thing by entrusting the care and paying thousands of dollars so that this doesn't happen because they don't have the expertise to take care of them and keep them safe themselves.”
The Nursing Home Abuse Crisis in Orange County
Nursing home abuse is a nationwide crisis that has persisted for decades with no signs of improvement. Nursing homes throughout the United States in 2024 received over 7,600 health citations related to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents, according to a report by Seniorliving.org. Physical abuse was the most common type, and neglect and psychological abuse followed.
ProPublica reports that 250 of California’s 1,162 nursing homes have been cited for serious deficiencies. Nursing home abuse affects residents everywhere, including Irvine and other Orange County communities. Of 72 Orange County nursing homes, two had serious deficiencies in the last year, and two had Medicare or Medicaid payments suspended. Six Orange County nursing homes bear the red hand symbol on Medicare’s public website, which means they were cited for abuse recently. The homes include:
- Advanced Rehab Center of Tustin in Santa Ana
- Plaza Healthcare Center in Santa Ana
- Harbor Villa Care Center in Anaheim
- Sea Cliff Healthcare Center in Huntington Beach
- South Coast Post Acute in Santa Ana
- Mission Palms Healthcare Center in Westminster, CA
Violations in Orange County Nursing Homes
Orange County nursing homes have received citations for such serious neglect as failure to provide enough food or fluids to maintain health, failure to provide a hazard-free environment, inadequate supervision, and failure to provide appropriate respiratory care. The one Medicare-certified nursing home in Irvine, Regents Point Windcrest, was cited for 33 violations during the last three years.
Irvine was once home to Sun Healthcare Group, one of the largest nursing home owners in California. According to the Sacramento Bee, the company provided such poor care in 2001 and 2002 that the attorney general prosecuted the owner and won an injunction requiring the company to improve care. Another large nursing home operator, Genesis Healthcare, acquired Sun Healthcare Group in 2012. However, this was not good news for California nursing home residents. Genesis Healthcare has a long track record of serious violations, according to the Legal Examiner, including the following:
- Improper skin care
- Bedsores
- Untreated medical conditions
- Emotional abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Untrained staff
- Unsanitary conditions
- Medication errors
- Falls and fractures
If your loved one has experienced similar treatment, we can investigate the nursing home and help you pursue justice and compensation through a nursing home abuse lawsuit.
Who Can File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim?
If your loved one has the mental and physical ability to file a lawsuit, they may need to file their own Irvine nursing home abuse claim. We usually find that nursing home abuse victims lack the capacity to file their own claims. In these cases, a family member or other trusted person may file the claim if the victim signed a power of attorney form designating that person while they still had legal capacity.
If no one has a power of attorney and your loved one cannot file their own claim, you can petition the court for guardianship or conservatorship, which would give you the right to file on their behalf.
If your loved one died from nursing home neglect injuries, Section 377.60 of the California Code of Civil Procedure allows the following survivors to file a wrongful death lawsuit:
- Spouse
- Domestic partner
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Any other person with inheritance rights in the absence of the above
Our attorneys have decades of experience representing elderly and dependent adults and their families. We can determine who should file the nursing home abuse case and petition the court as needed to ensure nothing stands in the way of justice.
We Represent Nursing Home Abuse Victims and Their Families Throughout the Irvine Area
Our well-versed nursing home neglect lawyers have a strong presence throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including Irvine and the immediate surrounding areas. We represent elderly and dependent adults and their families in all of Irvine and the following cities:
- Santa Ana
- Newport Beach
- Anaheim
- Huntington Beach
- Mission Viejo
- Costa Mesa
- Laguna Beach
Let Our Experienced Elder Abuse Lawyers in Irvine, CA, Set You on the Path to Justice
Nursing home abuse is always inexcusable, and your loved one deserves justice when they are abused or neglected in a facility you trusted to keep them safe. Our experienced Irvine nursing home abuse attorneys will stand by you and fight for maximum compensation for your loved one’s injuries. With over 75 years of combined experience and more than $200 million in compensation recovered, we have a proven track record of holding nursing homes accountable. Call (888) 887-9777 or contact us online to start your journey to justice today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Elder Abuse & Neglect
What are the Common Causes of Nursing Home Abuse?
How Much Does a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Cost?
There is no upfront cost to hire our Irving nursing home abuse attorneys. We work on a contingency fee arrangement, which means we will handle your claim and take on the costs ourselves with no upfront payment from you. You pay nothing unless we win.
Can I Remove My Loved One From the Nursing Home?
Yes, you may be able to transfer your loved one to another facility if they have authorized you to do so through a power of attorney or explicit consent. Many families consider transferring their loved ones to prevent the nursing home from retaliating against them for exposing abuse or neglect. If your loved one cannot transfer, you can still protect them from retaliation and improve their care by involving our attorneys. We have never seen a facility retaliate after we became involved.
Written and edited by our team of expert legal content writers and reviewed and approved by attorney Anthony C. Lanzone.
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- Nursing Homes
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, or RCFE
- Memory Care Facilities
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Adult Day Care Centers
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities
- Non-Emergency Transport Providers
- Acute Care Hospitals
- 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