California nursing homes have a legal obligation to protect elder residents, provide them with the care and medical attention that they need and ensure that they are safe and watched after. A San Pedro elderly man has been reported missing from a care facility. He was last seen on Saturday and suffers from dementia and hypertension.

According to the Daily Breeze, the 84-year-old is described as a Hispanic male who is 5'7" with gray hair and brown eyes and was wearing a white T-shirt, brown pants and a black jacket. Officers are saying that the elderly man may run away if approached so they are recommending that if he is spotted, to call law enforcement. Elder abuse can come in a variety of ways, and neglecting to watch an elderly individual is included in that.

If you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys to find out how we can the victim take their case to court.

An Orange County nursing home has been penalized and fined with $75,000 in violations for elder abuse for a patient's death last year.

The Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Costa Mesa, has received the most severe penalty under state law after one of its residents died in September. According to the OC Register, a 92-year-old man was admitted to the Victoria Healthcare Center after he had hip surgery. The elderly man was recovering when an undetected ulcer ruptured in his small intestine which then caused his bloodstream to become infected. Family members and an occupational therapist all told officers that the elderly man was lethargic and in pain, but no one contacted the doctor.

If you suspect that someone you know is a victim of elder abuse, do not wait to contact authorities; the elderly person's health and life could be in danger. Contact our Orange County Elder Abuse Attorneys today for more information.

Patrick Lara, 45, has been arrested on suspicion of elder abuse, involuntary manslaughter and caretaker theft in Merced County.

According LA Weekly, Lara has been living with his dead uncle's body for over a month in order to use his ATM card. When officers arrived at the mobile home, they found the remains of Adrian Lugo, 63, covered in mold. Lara, who was supposed to be Lugo's caretaker, told officers that his uncle fell, broke his arm and never got up and that he "was going to save enough money to leave and then call authorities". Lara has been booked and is being held on $175,000 bail.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today. We understand how difficult and frustrating your situation may be and are here to help you.

Norman Greenbaum, 68, has filed a counter complaint for financial elder abuse against his ex-girlfriend.

Greenbaum, a one-hit wonder known for his "Spirit in the Sky" song, accuses Tracy E. Outlaw, who is 30 years his junior, of befriending him and luring him into a relationship to get to his money. According to the Press Democrat, Outlaw convinced the rocker to give her lump sums of money and claims that she quit her job and sold her home in South Carolina to move in with Greenbaum.

Within two months of moving to the west, Outlaw filed a complaint stating that the rocker promised to make her a one-third beneficiary of his estate, put his house in her name and provide her with $100,000 to remove the home but failed to carry out his promise. Once found guilty, Outlaw could be convicted for oppression, fraud, deceit and elder financial abuse.

If you suspect or have witnessed financial, physical or emotional signs of elder abuse, report the incident and contact our California Elder Abuse attorneys today.

Mickey Rooney, 90, a famous actor and entertainer, has been the victim of elder abuse from his stepson.

According to CBS News, Rooney claims his stepson, Chris Alber, has been withholding food and medicine and has been interfering with his finances. Rooney has stated that his stepson is verbally abusive, yelling and screaming at him as well as threatening, bulling and harassing Rooney. The actor requested, and was granted, a restraining order against his stepson.

If you suspect or notice signs of elder abuse, speak with one of our experienced and knowledgeable California Elder Abuse Attorneys; we will answer any of your questions, provide you with legal advice and represent you throughout the entire case.

Elderly individuals often entrust a nursing home to take care of them, provide them with daily necessities as well as proper medical treatment. Unfortunately, many nursing homes fail to uphold their promises and cause their residents to become victims of elder abuse.

Our elder abuse lawyers understand the dangers of elder abuse and are here to provide you with information that can help you discover elder abuse. One type of elder abuse that causes serious health risks is neglect as it can lead to bedsores.

Bedsores are a painful pressure ulcer that can occur on any part of the body, especially around areas such as elbows, knees, ankles and sacrum/tailbone. Especially common in patients that are bedridden or confined to wheelchairs, bedsores can occur and spread quickly, but if caught early on, they are easy to treat.

Typical causes of bedsores include:

• Unrelieved pressure
• Friction between bed/skin
• Humidity/temperature
• Shearing forces

Our Elder Abuse Attorneys know that the easiest way to prevent bedsores from occurring is to ensure that the elderly resident receives the proper bedsore care and does not stay in one position for a long period of time; turning the patient at least every two hours will help avoid bedsores from forming or getting worse.

On top of this, it is the nursing homes obligation to provide the patient with a clean and sanitary room and ensure that excess moisture from incontinence, perspiration or fluids from other lesions are taken care of immediately. Moisture can aggravate current bedsores or cause new ones to form. If left untreated, bedsores will turn into open wounds, become infected and can lead to death. A California Elder Abuse Attorney will be able to provide you more information regarding elder abuse laws that may help take your case to court.

It is imperative that if you notice any sign of bedsores, that you contact the nursing home staff doctors or nurses. If the bedsore does not improve, contact the local police department for immediate medical attention.

Speak with an experienced and knowledgeable California Elder Abuse Attorney today to find out more information on how we can help the victim.

John Cahan, 39, has been charged with elder abuse, assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

The Spring Valley man attacked his 69-year-old father, Allen Cahan, on December 26th with a samurai sword. According to the San Diego Tribune, the elderly father was sleeping when his son woke him up, accusing him of making a can of Spaghetti O's. When the father denied the accusation, the son swung the sword, cutting his father's left leg and demanded that the father stick his hand out so it could be cut as well. The cut on the father's leg required surgery and several stitches. John Cahan is being held on a $150,000 bail and has a trial set for March 28th.

If you have been the victim of elder abuse at home or at a nursing facility, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys for more information on elder abuse laws.

Jerry Wayne Baker, 50, has been arrested on suspicion of elder abuse and making terrorist threats.

According to Hesperia Star, Baker beat his 73-year-old mother with a flashlight and threatened to break her hands so she can no longer play the piano after the mother asked her son to pay rent. Baker attacked and started to choke his mother after the two began arguing. The elderly woman was taken to St. Mary Medical Center where medical personnel contacted the police department. Officers went to the elder woman's home where they found evident of the beating and arrested her son.

If you suspect or notice signs of elder abuse, contact a leading California Elder Abuse Attorney immediately to find out what we can do for you.

Norma Ruth Casini, 51, was arrested and charged with financial elder abuse of an 85-year-old woman. The Laguna Niguel caregiver had stolen more than $700,000 in 2008, depleting the elderly woman's savings account to a mere $5,000.

Casini was hired on by a caregiver company called LivHome to provide the elderly woman with 24-hour, in house care. According to the OC Register, Casini was fired in 2009 after LivHome learned she was not with the elderly woman during her shift. After further investigation, the Orange County Public Guardian filed a conservator action to help protect the elderly woman.

Casini is being charged with 59 felony counts of fraud, white collar crime over $500,000 as well as enhancements for excessive theft of more than $100,000. If convicted, Casini will be looking at 50 years in prison. Her arraignment is scheduled for Friday and is currently being held on a $610,000 bond.

If you suspect that a loved one is the victim of elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Defense Lawyers for more information.

If a friend or a loved one is a resident at a California nursing facility, it is important to learn all the signs of elder abuse so that they can be stopped immediately. Because any type of abuse can cause extensive damage both physically and mentally, knowing the signs of abuse can be beneficial and can provide both you and the resident with peace of mind knowing that they will be protected.

Elder abuse does not always apply to elderly individuals; an elder can be categorized as:

• Anyone over the age of 65
• A dependent adult who is between the ages of 16 and 64 who has physical or mental limitations
• Any person who is between 18 and 64 who has been admitted to a 24-hour facility such as psychiatric hospitals, acute-care hospitals or even a chemical dependency recovery hospital

Signs of elder abuse may or may not be visible, can occur virtually anywhere and include physical, verbal, emotional, sexual and neglect. Nursing homes and facilities have a legal obligation to protect their residents and offer them exceptional care. Some signs of elder abuse include, but are not limited to:

Physical/Sexual Abuse:

• Unexplained injuries
• Bruises, welts
• Open wounds, cuts, bedsores
• Sexual battery/assault
• Torn or bloody underwear

Emotional/Verbal Abuse:

• Withdrawn, non-communicative
• Emotionally upset, agitated
• Humiliates, insults, ignores family members
• Afraid of multiple or specific caretaker
• Wants to be isolated from others
• Exhibits unusual sucking, biting, rocking behavior

Neglect Abuse:

• Unsanitary, unclean living conditions
• No assistance with personal hygiene
• Limited access to food, clothing, medical services
• Dehydrated or malnourished
• Lack of care for existing medical conditions

If you have discovered elder abuse, contact a knowledgeable and qualified California Elder Abuse Attorney immediately. We will assist you in all aspects of the case, provide you with legal advice and will make sure that the victim is compensated for the pain and suffering that they have endured.