Los Angeles Nursing Home Negligence Attorney
Victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?
Nursing home neglect is a serious problem that affects thousands of elderly people every year. Although nursing homes are entrusted to provide care and medical treatment to its residents, many times the opposite occurs. For one reason or another, the rate of nursing home abuse and neglect is increasing. More and more families are discovering that their loved ones are suffering at the hands of their nursing home caretakers, whether physically or emotionally.
If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, do not ignore your suspicions. Many times victims of abuse or neglect will refrain from speaking out about what’s happening out of fear of retaliation. Los Angeles nursing home negligence lawyer Dr. Bruce G. Fagel can look into the situation to determine whether or not your loved one is being abused or neglected. If Dr. Fagel discovers that your loved one is being mistreated or neglected, he can help you file a lawsuit against the nursing home and the individual caretaker who is responsible for harming your loved one.
Experienced Los Angeles Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Attorney
Dr. Fagel has extensive experience in California medical malpractice law, as well as 10 years of experience as an emergency medicine doctor. In addition, Dr. Fagel holds both a California medical license and a law degree, making him uniquely qualified to represent clients with all types of nursing home abuse or neglect cases. Dr. Fagel is capable of handling all types of medical malpractice claims against nursing homes, including:
- Claims of physical abuse: a nursing home employee physically assaulted or injured the victim. This can include hitting, burning, punching, shoving, kicking, pulling, etc.
- Claims of sexual abuse: a nursing home employee committed a sexual act against the victim’s will. This can include sexual assault, sexual battery, molestation, inappropriate touching or fondling, rape, indecent exposure, etc.
- Claims of emotional/psychological abuse: a nursing home employee threatened, tormented, berated, or belittled the victim.
- Claims of financial abuse: a nursing home employee stole money or attempted to steal money from the victim; tried to convince the victim to change his/her will or transfer money; etc.
- Claims of neglect: a nursing home employee failed to provide food or water, bathe the victim, change the victim’s bedding, change the victim’s clothes and undergarments, change the victim’s bandages, give the victim his/her medicine, etc.
If your loved one has suffered at the hands of an abusive or negligent nursing home caretaker, you can trust Dr. Bruce G. Fagel to file a strong and compelling claim designed to maximize your chances of recovering a fair settlement. To learn more about the services offered, or to schedule a consultation to discuss your case, please contact Los Angeles nursing home negligence attorney Dr. Bruce G. Fagel today by calling (800) 541-9376.