Oakland Elder Abuse Lawyer

You don’t have to deal with suspected elder mistreatment on your own. Call 888-887-9777 to discuss your family’s options with our nationally recognized elder abuse lawyers in Oakland.

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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When care failures cause harm to vulnerable seniors, Lanzone Morgan, LLP, steps in. If you suspect that your aging loved one is experiencing abuse or neglect, you can count on us to pursue the accountability your family deserves.

Table of Contents:

Why Families Trust Our Oakland Elder Abuse Lawyers
You’re Not Alone in Your Fight Against Elder Abuse
Types of Elder Abuse Cases We Handle in Oakland
What Compensation Can Your Family Recover in an Oakland Elder Abuse Case?
Recent Elder Abuse Allegations Involving Oakland Elder Care Facilities
Start Seeking Justice for Elder Abuse Today
Elder Abuse FAQs
Meet Our Oakland Elder Abuse Attorneys

Why Families Trust Our Oakland Elder Abuse Lawyers

Our firm singularly focuses on protecting the rights and well-being of elderly Californians. Because nursing home and elder abuse cases are all we do, we understand how local care facilities operate, how care failures lead to harm, and how to hold large corporations accountable. With over 75 years of combined experience and more than $250 million in compensation recovered against negligent facilities, we’re the team you want on your side when facing powerful care providers and their insurers.

Founding partner James Morgan has long dedicated his career to helping others and speaking out against wrongdoing and neglect. He leads an accomplished group of attorneys, including Elizabeth Kim and Ayman Mourad, who share his commitment to fighting for those who can’t advocate for themselves. Together, they’re a relentless force for families facing the aftermath of serious violations of elder abuse laws in California.

You’re Not Alone in Your Fight Against Elder Abuse

Learning that a trusted caregiver has harmed your vulnerable loved one can give rise to overwhelming feelings of betrayal and guilt. Anger and grief can set in as you reflect on the way your loved one’s dignity has been violated and the suffering they have endured. At the same time, you may be replaying past decisions and second-guessing whether you missed warning signs.

These emotions are common for families dealing with elder abuse. They can be hard to manage while you’re also trying to get answers and protect your loved one from further harm.

You don’t have to carry this burden alone. Our elder abuse lawyers in Alameda County are here to handle the legal work and provide compassionate support every step of the way. As passionate advocates for the voiceless, we’re ready to pursue justice while you focus on healing with your family and moving forward.

“Jim Morgan provided very competent and humane representation in the aftermath of an elder abuse incident at a nursing home involving my close relative. He was always communicative and clear about all of our options in pursuing a case against the nursing home, and said up front that he'd spare our family as much time and energy dealing with the traumatic issue as possible. He delivered on that promise. He kept us informed about the negotiations only as necessary, and answered all of our questions right away. I felt in safe hands, and like I didn't need to worry about the situation working out for us as well as possible under the circumstances. The settlement outcome was very fair and helped our family to feel a sense of justice and closure after such a difficult experience. I would recommend him to anyone in a similar situation.”

“As an elder law attorney who doesn't practice nursing home litigation, it was an easy decision to enlist the help of my colleague Jim Morgan of Lanzone Morgan, LLP in handling an uneasy, difficult, at times gut-wrenching situation. Jim and his staff were very easy to work with and kept me abreast of developments along the way. This type of case is emotionally challenging, especially when it involves your loved one. I am very satisfied with Jim and his firm and the outcome we obtained.”

“When the need arose to seek out help from a law firm specializing in elder abuse, I was very fortunate to find Lanzone Morgan, LLP. I cannot say enough great things about everyone! During what was a very difficult time regarding my mother’s lack of proper care and treatment in a nursing home, the Lanzone Morgan, LLP team provided the empathy, compassion, and support one would receive from their own family. My initial contact was a meeting with Emily, who is the most sincere and compassionate soul that reviewed the allegations and immediately began fighting on behalf of my Mom. Emily remained in contact with me until eventually scheduling an introduction with Mr. James Morgan. From that point moving forward, I always felt the firm really cared for us. Their solicitude is further exemplified by the office wall displaying so many beautiful pictures of clients represented by the firm. Emily and Mr. Morgan continued to follow my Mom’s declining health from the nursing home neglect, which ultimately led to her passing. Their frequent communication and concern always made me feel someone was fighting for my Mom. Every lawyer, para-legal, and staff member involved with the case worked as if it was their own mother who was neglected and abused. Each person brought a tremendous level of experience and compassion!”

Types of Elder Abuse Cases We Handle in Oakland

Our Oakland elder abuse law firm solely focuses on standing up for aging adults who’ve suffered mistreatment. We’ve built our reputation on standing up for vulnerable seniors in these types of cases and more:

Physical abuse, such as improper restraint, rough handling, hitting, and pushing
Neglect involving failure to provide basic care, including hygiene, nutrition, hydration, supervision, medication management, fall or bedsore prevention, or meaningful social interaction
Sexual abuse, which includes any non-consensual sexual contact involving a vulnerable senior by staff or other residents

Trust your gut. Family members are often the first to notice subtle signs of abuse or neglect, such as unexplained injuries, withdrawal, poor hygiene, or unusual financial activity. Taking your concerns seriously can make a powerful impact on your loved one’s well-being.

Take Action Today

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.

What Compensation Can Your Family Recover in an Oakland Elder Abuse Case?

If your loved one experienced abuse or neglect at the hands of care professionals, we can help your family pursue compensation that reflects the full impact of the harm.

Your loved one’s compensation may include economic damages, such as medical expenses for any treatment related to their injuries or the cost of relocating them to a safer facility. It may also include non-economic damages, such as physical pain and emotional distress.

If your loved one has died from elder abuse in an Oakland elder care facility, your family may pursue wrongful death damages, such as funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and the pain and suffering your loved one experienced before death. California law also allows you to seek punitive damages if your case involves reckless, malicious, or fraudulent conduct.

Our Elder Abuse Case Results

Our relentless approach to pursuing maximum compensation has allowed us to recover many significant elder abuse settlements and verdicts. Our case results include $4.5 million for the daughters of an older woman who died from extreme neglect in a residential care facility and $2.3 million for a senior who suffered multiple bone fractures due to elder abuse and neglect.

In another case, our team secured $7.6 million in a jury trial for the family of a 71-year-old Air Force veteran who suffered severe neglect while fighting cancer at a skilled nursing facility in Alameda County. Staff failed to transport him to multiple cancer treatments and did not provide the turning and repositioning he needed, causing him to develop a massive, infected pressure sore. The jurors found the facility guilty of a record-breaking 1,437 violations of the California Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights, which contributed to the substantial verdict.

Recent Elder Abuse Allegations Involving Oakland Elder Care Facilities

Some of the most alarming local allegations of elder abuse and neglect in recent years involve Windsor Healthcare Center of Oakland. In March 2024, a lawsuit alleged that a 79-year-old woman with cognitive impairments was sexually assaulted multiple times by another resident at the facility. The complaint claims that several employees were aware of the abuse but failed to act.

In July 2024, a separate wrongful death lawsuit against the facility alleged that staff administered a heavy regimen of medication to a 64-year-old resident to prevent him from wandering. According to the complaint, staff allegedly did not consult the physician responsible for approving each dose. The drugs were later linked to the man’s death, the lawsuit alleged.

Oakland Heights, another local nursing home facility, has also faced legal action for allegations of neglecting a bed-bound 85-year-old resident in 2022. According to the resident’s family, staff repeatedly ignored her calls for help and allowed her to develop bedsores. If these types of incidents sound similar to what you or a loved one has experienced, you may have grounds to pursue an elder abuse claim.

Start Seeking Justice for Elder Abuse Today

If you suspect your vulnerable loved one is being abused or neglected, our Oakland elder abuse lawyers can listen to your concerns and explain your options. From there, we’ll be ready to guide you every step of the way, seeking accountability and fair compensation on your family’s behalf.

Our team provides 24/7 support to families in Oakland and nearby communities, including Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Fremont, San Francisco, Hayward, and Emeryville. Let us put our experience and track record to work for you, beginning with a free consultation. Contact us online or call 888-887-9777 to start moving forward today.

Elder Abuse FAQs

Explore our answers to common questions from families affected by elder abuse in Oakland facilities below.

What Is Considered Elder Abuse Under California Law?

California Welfare and Institutions Code § 15610.07 defines elder abuse as physical abuse, neglect, abandonment, isolation, abduction, or other treatment that causes physical harm, pain, or mental suffering to an older adult.

What Rights Do Oakland Elder Care Residents Have?

Long-term care residents have several fundamental rights under 42 C.F.R. § 483.10, including the following:

The right to be treated with respect and dignity
The right to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Freedom from unnecessary physical or chemical restraints
The right to participate in their care decisions
The right to make complaints about their care without retaliation
The right to access individuals, services, and activities both inside and outside the facility
The right to manage their financial affairs
The right to privacy

What Evidence Is Needed To Prove Elder Abuse or Neglect?

Proving elder abuse often requires evidence that may not be easily accessible to your family. Our California elder abuse lawyers can obtain and preserve critical documents before they’re lost, including the facility’s internal staffing records, care plans, charting notes, and surveillance footage. We can also collect witness statements and gather opinions from third-party experts to gain further insight into how care failures caused your loved one harm.

How Can I Help Protect Other Residents From Similar Harm?

You can make a difference by reporting suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities. In many nursing home abuse cases, this begins with calling the California Department of Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman CRISIS Line at (800) 231-4024. From there, you can contact our Alameda County elder abuse attorneys to potentially file a lawsuit against the facility.

Both actions can bring unsafe conditions to light. Formal investigations may lead to citations, fines, or required changes to facility operations. A civil lawsuit can also create public awareness and pressure the facility to make lasting changes to how it treats residents.