BAKERSFIELD ELDER ABUSE ATTORNEY
AND NURSING HOME NEGLECT LAWYER
Attorney and Lawyers Defending Bakersfield Elders Against Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Welcome to The Law Offices of Young & Wallin, the Premiere Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect Law Firm of Bakersfield, California.
There are nearly 17,000 nursing homes in the United States that currently care for 1.6 million residents. The 2005 National Ombudsman Report shows nearly 40,000 complaints were received concerning over 7,800 licensed California nursing, board & care facilities. Sadly, experts estimate that 20% of nursing home neglect and abuse cases are not reported.
If a Bakersfield, California nursing home facility has failed to provide professional and compassionate care and you or a loved one have suffered from that inadequate care, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact a Bakersfield Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer, immediately, for legal help and assistance.
Nursing home elder abuse can include physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, insufficient mobility exercises and inappropriate use of restraints, financial abuse, isolation, adverse drug events, neglect, verbal intimidation and wrongful death.
Under California Elder Law, elder nursing home residents have explicit rights ensuring protection against nursing home negligence and abuse.
The malpractice lawyers and attorneys of Young and Wallin are committed to defending elder rights and to enforcing California elder laws in Bakersfield. Young & Wallin are seasoned Attorneys with years of experience in dealing with nursing home neglect and elder abuse cases in Bakersfield and throughout California. Our Nursing Home Abuse Law Firm can provide the legal help you need to seek justice and gain any compensation due you.
Contact us for a FREE CONSULTATION.
No recovery, no fee.
The attorneys and lawyers of Young & Wallin provide outstanding quality of legal help and personal service to elder abuse and nursing home neglect victims. We also represent elder abuse and nursing home neglect cases out of state on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Young & Wallin immediately, if you suspect elder abuse or nursing home neglect, and one of our qualified lawyers will promptly assess your elder abuse and nursing home neglect situation.
TOLL FREE: (877) 826-7900
BAKERSFIELD RESOURCES FOR ELDER ABUSE AND NURSING HOME NEGLECT
Medicare - Nursing Home Comparison
The Official U.S. Government Medicare site offers this Nursing Home Comparison tool. With it you can search for nursing home facilities in Bakersfield, California and across the nation. You can also and compare the past performance of nursing homes, such as the facilities characteristics, quality measures, inspection results, and nursing staff information, including the number of health deficiencies cited. There is also a helpful Nursing Home Checklist available to help you choose a good nursing home for yourself or a loved one.
Nursing Home Resident Rights
Here you will find patient rights of nursing home residents that are entitled to certain protections under California elder law.
A Consumer Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
The National citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform provides this in-depth guide to choosing a long-term care facility.
Attorneys Young & Wallin handle California elder abuse and nursing home abuse and neglect cases throughout the state of California, including elder abuse and nursing home negligence cases in Southern California cities and counties of Bakersfield, Barstow, Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, Roseville, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Ventura, California.
If you or a loved one thinks you may have been a victim of elder abuse, nursing home abuse or neglect, contact us immediately.
Contact Us Today! |
