New California Bill for Elder Abuse
A new California bill has been introduced specifically with elder abuse victims in mind.
According to California Healthline, nursing employees as well as social, health and law enforcement employees will have to inform both an ombudsman and local law enforcement if elder abuse is suspected. Assembly member Mariko Yamada (D-Davis) introduced the bill because the current bill only required employers to report to one agency or the other, not both.
On top of this, another bill (SB 558) was passed by Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) to help lower the "burden of proof in elder abuse cases". This means that the evidence needed to convict one of elder abuse will not be as strict as it used to be.
If you suspect or have witnessed elder abuse, it is imperative that you report the abuse to the nursing home staff members as well as the local police department if the abuse is life threatening. Contact a qualified and knowledgeable California Elder Abuse Attorney today.
On top of this, another bill (SB 558) was passed by Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) to help lower the "burden of proof in elder abuse cases". This means that the evidence needed to convict one of elder abuse will not be as strict as it used to be.
If you suspect or have witnessed elder abuse, it is imperative that you report the abuse to the nursing home staff members as well as the local police department if the abuse is life threatening. Contact a qualified and knowledgeable California Elder Abuse Attorney today.
