Who Can File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim in California?

A resident of a skilled nursing facility can sue for injuries that they suffered at that facility. If the resident for some reason is incapacitated either because of the injury that they suffered at the facility or because of preexisting medical conditions, a family member will need something such as a power of attorney or a guardian ad litem to be able to sue on behalf of their loved one. If you don’t have a power of attorney and your loved one is incapacitated and you need to sue a skilled nursing facility, Lanzone Morgan can help petition the court to get a guardian ad litem for you so you can sue the nursing home on behalf of your loved one. If your loved one has unfortunately passed because of the injuries they suffered at a skilled nursing facility or a care facility, then either the spouse or the heirs such as the children of the resident Kensu on their behalf for wrongful death as well as elder abuse and neglect. If your loved one has questions about who can file a claim against a skilled nursing facility or would like us to take a look at your case, please call Lanzone Morgan and we’ll answer any questions you have and look through your case to see if we can help you.