cartwrightlaw - January 12, 2025 - Elder Abuse

At What Age Is It Considered Elder Abuse?

Under California law, elder abuse is legally defined as abuse against a person 65 years of age or older. However, What Age Is Considered Elder Abuse can also apply to individuals as young as 60 under specific circumstances. The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. Represents individuals with personal injury claims for elder abuse in Santa Rosa, […]

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cartwrightlaw - January 11, 2025 - Elder Abuse

What Happens When You Report Elder Abuse?

Knowing what to do can be overwhelming when one is faced with the sad reality of elder abuse. Precisely, What Happens When You Report Elder Abuse? It is a critical question. Generally, the process of reporting elder abuse starts with a telephone call to local Adult Protective Services or local authorities. The authorities will investigate […]

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cartwrightlaw - April 2, 2024 - Elder Abuse, Nursing home abuse

What Is Involuntary Seclusion?

Over 3.2 million American adults live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in the Discovery Bay Area. In addition, as many as 40 per cent of adults will require the care of a nursing home as the population ages.   While a substantial percentage of elders obtain quality care, some are victims of […]

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cartwrightlaw - October 12, 2023 - Elder Abuse, Nursing home abuse

Nursing Home Dehydration Lawsuits

When an elderly person becomes dehydrated, health complications can arise. A nursing home resident who is dehydrated will often need more than drinking a glass of water to replace fluids. Dehydration in the elderly is dangerous but far too common. It is estimated that roughly 40% of senior adults are chronically dehydrated. However, when it […]

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cartwrightlaw - April 15, 2021 - Elder Abuse

Common Losses from Elder Abuse

The number of seniors who suffer some type of elder abuse is only increasing. Families should keep a close watch for signs and losses from elder abuse and contact a San Francisco elder abuse lawyer for help.    Senior adults who reside at nursing homes and assisted living facilities are unfortunately subject to various forms […]

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Cartwright - June 4, 2020 - Elder Abuse

Bedsores Can Be a Sign of Nursing Home Abuse

When most people think of nursing home abuse, they likely think of physical violence or even sexual misconduct. These types of abuse take place because the nursing home staff is doing something they should not be doing. However, neglect, or simply put not doing something that should be done is also a form of abuse. […]

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Cartwright - July 29, 2019 - Elder Abuse

Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Coming to the decision that your loved one needs full-time nursing home care is never easy. Once you’ve done the research and found the right facility for your family member, however, knowing that he or she is safe and well cared for is a major consolation. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse happens more often than most […]

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Cartwright - November 26, 2018 - Elder Abuse

How to recognize the signs of Elder Abuse

Signs One of the first signs of elder abuse or neglect is a pressure sore (also known as bedsore); it is also the most common sign. These are so dangerous because they can become infected. They are also very painful. After someone goes into a nursing home, these sores should not develop. There are times […]

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Cartwright - October 12, 2018 - Elder Abuse

How can elder abuse be defined?

Elder abuse can be defined as any inappropriate practice, action, or behavior that results in harm to an individual over the age of sixty-five. Anyone can be a perpetrator of elder abuse and malicious intent is not required for one to be at fault. Kind-hearted, though heedless, caregivers can easily commit elder abuse through negligence. […]

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Cartwright - July 23, 2018 - Blog, Elder Abuse

When and why an Elder Abuse Attorney is necessary

Elder Abuse is something nobody should have to suffer. According to a CNN investigative report on nursing home abuse, in 2017, five elderly patients in California were humiliated, abused, and physically tortured. At least one man was fearful he would lose his life, and there was evidence of what had happened to him: the five […]

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Cartwright - December 4, 2014 - Blog, Elder Abuse

Elder Justice Roadmap

Watching your relatives age is already a difficult experience. This difficult experience can turn into a nightmare when a caregiver takes advantage of someone you love. Elder abuse includes physical and mental abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Elder abuse is a growing problem in this country. According to the Department of Justice, every year, five […]

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Cartwright - December 4, 2014 - Blog, Elder Abuse

Identifying Signs of Physical Elder Abuse

More than two out of every five Americans will need long term care at some point during their lifetime. Long term care typically encompasses assistance with daily living activities such as: bathing, feeding, dressing and eating. When people require long term care, they are in their most vulnerable state of their lifetime. This precise reason […]

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