Bakersfield Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Elder Abuse Attorneys in Kern County, CA
Due to the lack of official national statistics, the exact number of elderly abuse victims is not known. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) believes evidence collected suggests between one and two million Americans aged 65 or older have been abused, exploited or neglected by a caregiver. According to the NCEA, it is estimated that for every one case of elder abuse reported to authorities, five more cases go unreported. Elder abuse can take many forms, including:
- Physical abuse – use of physical force resulting in patient injury, pain or impairment
- Emotional abuse – use of verbal or non-verbal acts to inflict pain, distress or mental anguish
- Sexual abuse – non-consensual sexual contact with an elderly person
- Neglect – failure to fulfill obligations or duties to an elderly person
- Self-neglect – patient’s behavior threatens his or her well being
- Abandonment – desertion of an elderly person by someone who is responsible for the elderly person’s care.
If your loved one was a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, do not hesitate to contact a Bakersfield nursing home abuse attorney at Estey Bomberger. We have decades of experience helping people who have suffered abuse at the hands of a nursing home employee or administrator, and can help you during this difficult time.
Advocates for Victims of Nursing Home Abuse
If your loved one was abused while at a nursing home or assisted living facility, do not sign any documents or accept any settlements from the facility before seeking the counsel of a knowledgeable lawyer. Signing a document or accepting a settlement may release the nursing home from any responsibility. As advocates of those who have suffered abuse at the hands of a caregiver, we will use every available resource to ensure the party (or parties) responsible for harming your loved one is held accountable for their wrongful actions.
Nursing Home Abuse Claim Damages
Victims of nursing home abuse may be entitled to compensation for damages associated with the abuse. Examples of damages in a nursing home abuse claim are: medical care costs, therapy expenses, loss of quality of life, disability, physical pain, mental distress, and punitive damages. Family members who have lost a loved one as a result of nursing home abuse may be entitled to funeral and burial expenses, final medical bills, loss of companionship, and loss of love.
Statute of Limitations
California’s statute of limitations, which is the period of time a victim has to file a lawsuit after suffering an injury or loss, is usually two years from the date an injury occurred or when the injury was “discovered.” The statute of limitations does vary, however, depending on the type of injury sustained and the circumstances surrounding the injury. Due to varying time periods, victims or victims’ family members should not wait to contact a skilled Bakersfield nursing home abuse attorney at Estey Bomberger. We can explain what time periods apply to a case and help victims decide if filing a personal injury claim is within their best interests.
Call Estey Bomberger at Anytime
The Bakersfield nursing home abuse lawyers at the law firm of Estey Bomberger can be reached at anytime of the day or night. Call (800) 890-6722 and we will schedule an appointment to discuss your potential case. It costs nothing to call and we are happy to help in any way we can. Under our contingency fee agreement, we advance all funds and take all cases on a no fee, no win basis. Please call today!