At Berman & Riedel, LLP, we are deeply committed to protecting the dignity and well-being of the San Diego Elderly. Our Elder Abuse Resources provides a personal, compassionate, and professional approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing elder abuse. With our expert legal team by your side, you have access to essential information, and advice ensure every senior is treated with the respect and care they deserve. Trust Berman & Riedel, LLP to be your reliable legal partner in creating a safer, more supportive environment for our elders.
Your loved one or family member should never suffer abuse or neglect of any kind during their stay at a nursing home. Unfortunately, it happens more often than you may think. When this type of conduct has occurred, there are many reasons that legal action should be taken. Appropriate legal action serves as a consequence for the entity or company responsible. It also provides due compensation to victims and their family members.
Berman & Riedel are the leading firm representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect in the state of California. Our attorneys' expertise is unsurpassed, and the team has been recognized with a variety of industry acknowledgements.
Heading up the firm is attorney William Berman, founder and managing partner of Berman & Riedel, LLP. Mr. Berman was responsible for obtaining one of the largest settlements ever reported against a residential care facility for the elderly in the State of California, a $2.2 million result, in just his second year of practice as an attorney. With continued success, he has grown to be recognized as one top attorney when it comes to handling nursing home abuse cases in the State of California.
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What is Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse can take many forms, some are obvious, and some less so. Physical abuse in the form of bruises and other visible markings can be easier to spot, but neglect and emotional or verbal abuse can be much more difficult to recognize. Nursing home patient neglect often manifests itself through unconventional medical problems. These can include bed sores, dehydration, over medication, malnutrition, among other symptoms.
We handle all types of nursing home abuse litigation, most commonly when an elderly or dependent adult nursing home resident experiences:
Abuse
This includes, physical abuse and trauma, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, abduction, or any other incident resulting in physical pain, harm, or mental suffering.
Neglect
Includes, but is not limited to failure to provide medical care for physical and mental health needs.
Failure to assist in personal hygiene and cleaning, or in the provision of food, clothing, or shelter.
Lack of protection from health and safety hazards.
Failure to prevent malnutrition or dehydration.
If You Suspect Abuse or Neglect - Take Legal Action
When your loved one or family member has been neglected or abused, legal action may be necessary to correct the organization's behavior and earn due compensation. If you believe your family member has been a victim of such abuse or neglect, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our attorneys provide free, no-obligation consultations that can be done over the phone. To set up a consultation evaluation with one of our attorneys, please call (858) 350-8855 or complete our case questionnaire.
Attorney William Berman was responsible for obtaining one of the largest settlements ever reported against a residential care facility for the elderly in the State of California. William Berman has grown to be recognized as one of the top nursing home abuse and neglect attorney’s in California. Mr. Berman has represented clients in cases against the following Palm Springs based care facilities:
Facility, Parent Company, Location
"California Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center", ,County of Riverside; Palm Springs
Premier Care Center for Palm Springs, "The Ensign Group, LLC", County of Riverside; Palm Springs
If you are not sure, or need more information, our website's resource center has information for loved ones and family members that can help you learn how to spot abuse, and why legal action may be the best recourse.
Additional Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Resources.
Common Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect - Learn how nursing home abuse and neglect may manifest itself in your family-member or loved one. Medication errors, malnutrition, and unaddressed infections are just some of the outward signs of abuse and neglect.
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Families across California share their experiences of how Berman & Riedel, LLP, fought for justice in cases of elder neglect, nursing home abuse, and personal injury.
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Jean’s mother was a victim of neglect while at a skilled nursing facility, resulting in surgery that she did not survive. Berman was there to listen and provide the support that the client needed.
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Michele’s mother suffered a wrongful death at a California nursing home. William M. Berman and the attorneys at Berman & Riedel, LLP, helped litigate the case with successful results.
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Ira’s wife suffered a traumatic brain injury due to negligence at a skilled nursing facility, and our team of attorneys worked hard to ensure that Ira’s wife and his family received the compensation that they rightfully deserved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to common questions people have about working with a lawyer. During your initial consultation, we will be happy to answer questions that are particular to your case.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Elder Abuse Attorney?
The attorneys at Berman & Riedel, LLP, accept elder and nursing home cases on a contingency-fee basis. This type of agreement means you do not pay any attorneys’ fees out-of-pocket for legal representation. Attorneys’ fees are also contingent on the outcome of your case.
You benefit from legal representation in exchange for an agreed-upon percentage of a settlement or jury award. We will only recover a fee if you recover compensation.
What Should I Do if I Suspect a Loved One is the Victim of Elder Abuse?
The first step is to report the abuse to the appropriate authorities. Call 911 if the situation is life-threatening. Otherwise, it can be reported to the police and appropriate agencies. For abuse in the community or a hospital, call Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832. For abuse in a nursing home or long-term care facility, contact your local long-term care ombudsman or call 1-888-452-8609.
The next step is contacting a California elder neglect lawyer to help you safeguard your loved one’s rights, investigate the abuse, and hold the facility accountable.
Can You Tell Me How Much My Case Is Worth?
There is no way to determine the exact value of an elder abuse or personal injury case, especially early in your case. However, an experienced attorney can give you an estimated range based on their experience with similar cases.
There are many factors that may influence the value of your case, such as:
Your total financial or economic damages
The severity of your injuries
The impact of your injuries on your daily life
The strength of your case
Whether you share fault for your accident
Insurance policy limits
Some damages are easy to calculate, such as lost wages and medical bills. Calculating the value of diminished earnings for the rest of your life or future medical needs, however, may require the help of experts. Non-economic damages like pain and suffering have no intrinsic financial value. These damages are challenging to calculate.
If your case goes before a jury, you may potentially be able to recover more than you could through a settlement. However, this introduces a new element of risk: the jury. The circumstances of your accident and even how sympathetic you or the defendant are can influence the outcome.
During your consultation and throughout your case, we will help you understand how these factors influence your case. We will also work tirelessly to document the value of all your damages and pursue maximum compensation on your behalf.
Will My Case Go to Trial?
The vast majority of cases are resolved by reaching a settlement agreement outside of court. Very few personal injury cases actually go to trial, but it is more likely if the facts in your case are in dispute, a legal issue is being contested, or you have a high-value case.
An experienced lawyer will build your case as if it will go to trial from the beginning. The stronger your case and evidence, the more likely a fair settlement will be reached.
How Do I Know If I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
The more serious your injuries or the more complex your case, the more important it becomes to seek experienced legal counsel.
Legal representation is vital if your case involves a complex area of law, such as elder abuse or neglect, premises liability, commercial vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, or serious work-related accidents. Determining liability, navigating decades of legal precedence, and interpreting specific statutes in these cases is best done with years of relevant legal experience.
Remember that the insurance company is not on your side, even if the insurance adjuster seems sympathetic and you receive a settlement offer. If you are being blamed for an accident or sustained serious injury, a lawyer will help you protect your rights and build the strongest case possible. This includes calculating the full value of your current and future losses.
Do You Accept Cases Outside of San Diego?
While our law office is located in San Diego, Berman & Riedel, LLP, accepts cases throughout the state of California.
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