A Petaluma woman has sued a California nursing home for negligence surrounding the treatment of her mother while in the care of the facility. According to the nursing home negligence complaint filed on behalf of Elizabeth Walter, the 80-year-old woman suffered from malnutrition, infections and dehydration as the result of neglect, negligence and fraud at a Petaluma nursing home as well as by the home health care agency providing her care.
The complaint alleges that the woman suffered a broken hip while Accentcare Home Health of California was providing her in-home care. Walter was subsequently moved to Petaluma Health and Rehabilitation for daily care. While there, she was allegedly denied "appropriate care and treatment that included food, hydration, wound care, monitoring and assessment." When admitted to the hospital a month later, Walter's condition had worsened.
If you believe a loved one has been subjected to nursing home negligence, a Stockton injury lawyer can help. An experienced negligence attorney can work with a family to help ensure a loved one receives the care he or she deserves and fight to obtain compensation for any harm incurred.
Elder abuse/nursing home negligence is a particularly troubling form of negligence. Unfortunately, it often occurs at the hands of a trusted family member or caregiver who takes advantage of our elders when they are the most vulnerable. Nursing home negligence can take many forms, including but not limited to:
• Physical abuse
• Neglect
• Verbal/emotional abuse
• Financial impropriety
• Sexual abuse
Although in some cases indications of abuse are not present, other times warning signs exist that your loved one is not receiving the care they deserve. Some elder abuse warning signs include:
• Mood changes - such as becoming withdrawn or quiet
• Deteriorating physical health
• Bedsores
• Unexplained bruises or other injuries
• Declining personal hygiene
For more information about elder abuse/nursing home negligence or if you believe a loved one has been mistreated while in the care of a nursing home, contact a Stockton injury attorney at the Law Office of Frederick J. Sette for an immediate free consultation.
