Nursing Home Abuse strikes California Town

New Hope Care Center in Tracy, California was fined $100,000 for California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect after a 78 year-old woman died due to a "worsening condition after being admitted with a hip fracture, heart problems, osteoporosis, hypertension and osteoarthritis." New Hope Care Center "failed to properly monitor her medication and failed to check her into an emergency room fast enough when her brain started bleeding." The nursing home's negligence proved to be fatal causing the maximum penalty to be imposed. State regulation requires a high level of care and due diligence in carrying out doctor's orders which was not adhered to in this case. To find out more about the tragedy read New Hope Nursing Home hit with stiff fine after a Death in the Tracy Press. Unfortunately California Nursing Home Abuse claims are on the rise throughout the state. Too many times elder care facilities are overcrowded and understaffed due to increasing demand. The most important thing you can do if you suspect California Nursing Home Abuse is to contact a qualified California Elder Abuse Lawyer. We have recovered millions for our clients and will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Fill out our free online California Nursing Home Abuse Case Evaluation now and receive a call back from an experienced California Elder Abuse Attorney.