Elder Abuse Blogtag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://32011-11-02T16:10:02ZElder Abuse Blog - Elder Abuse LawyersMovable Type 4.34-enMan Accused of Elder Abuse on Trialtag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.230422011-11-02T16:08:04Z2011-11-02T16:10:02ZA Virginia man will be facing trial for accusations of elder abuse and neglect of his 86-year-old mother that eventually lead to her death. According to an article on the Richmond Times Dispatch, 57-year-old Richard Lee Wallace was responsible for...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
elder abuse and neglect of his 86-year-old mother that eventually lead to her death.
According to an article on the Richmond Times Dispatch, 57-year-old Richard Lee Wallace was responsible for the care of his elderly mother, Elsie Wallace. Wallace had lived with his mother for the majority of his adult life and began taking care of her finances in 2008. Two years later, the elderly woman, who had Alzheimer's, had lost the ability to walk and relied solely on her son for care and assistance. The last few months of the elderly woman's life were spent on a torn-up couch in the home, which is exactly where officers found her body when they were dispatched to the home.
Upon arrival, officers found the elderly woman, who had been deceased for no longer than an hour, covered in flies with bedsores that were filled with maggots. Upon further investigation, the cause of death was the direct result of a bacterial infection in the blood caused by gangrene. Wallace's elder abuse trial is currently underway and expected to come to a close this week.
Contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers today if you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse. Whether the abuse happened at a nursing facility or at your own home, it must be reported as it can lead to severe health issues.
Let our attorneys handle your case for you! Call us today at 888-444-7210! We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! If you'd like, you may fill out our free case evaluation form to have an attorney contact you.
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Two Santa Barbara Men Accused of Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.230302011-11-01T18:58:50Z2011-11-01T19:00:48ZTwo former Santa Barbara County nursing home assistants have been charged with nursing home elder abuse for incidents that occurred at two separate times. According to the Santa Barbara Independent, two men who both worked for Central Coast Nursing Center,...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
nursing home elder abuse for incidents that occurred at two separate times.
According to the Santa Barbara Independent, two men who both worked for Central Coast Nursing Center, were fired and then arrested on alleged elder abuse. The nursing home, which has since been stripped of its operating licenses for multiple health and safety violations, has a capacity of 154 residents and is considered the county's largest long-term care facilities.
29-year-old Brian Watt, a registered sex offender, was arrested on September 9, 2010 and was charged with felony lewd act upon a dependent adult, felony sexual battery on an institutionalized victim and misdemeanor dependent adult abuse. If convicted of all crimes, he could be facing up to 6 years in prison.
Another former employee, 32-year-old Hugo Rendon, was arrested on October 6th, 2011 and charged with four misdemeanor counts of battering an elder connected with two separate incidents that occurred in May 2011. Both men have been terminated from their positions at the nursing home and are awaiting arraignment.
Do you know someone who has been the victim of elder abuse? If so, contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers immediately as the victims health could be at risk. We understand how frustrating it may be to have witness or suspect signs of elder abuse. We are here to listen to you, provide you with answers to your questions and represent the victim so that they are compensated for their pain and suffering.
Call us today at 888-444-7210 or fill out our FREE nursing home abuse case evaluation form now!
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Man Sent to Prison For Attacking Elderly Man in Restroomtag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.229462011-10-28T17:03:20Z2011-10-28T17:05:34ZA 40-year-old Colorado man has been arrested and sentenced to prison for elder abuse after he attacked and robbed an elder man at a movie theater restroom. According to The Denver Channel, 81-year-old Arthur Maes was using the urinal in...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
elder abuse after he attacked and robbed an elder man at a movie theater restroom.
According to The Denver Channel, 81-year-old Arthur Maes was using the urinal in the restroom of a movie theater when he was attacked from behind by Jeffrey Sang Knouse. Knouse shoved Maes, who was using a cane for balance, knocking him to the ground and proceeded to grab the elderly man's wallet before running out of the building.
A surveillance tape of Knouse using the elderly man's credit card minutes after the attack was publicized and eventually led to an anonymous tip which helped in the arrested of Knouse. Once questioned by police officials, Knouse stated that the arrest was a relief as he was afraid of going to the movies or going out with his wife.
Contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers if you know someone who's been a victim of elder abuse. Our attorneys have handled all types of elder abuse cases; we want to make sure that the caregiver or nursing home facility is held accountable and that the victim is compensated. Call us today at 888-444-7210 or fill out our FREE nursing home elder abuse case evaluation form.
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CA Man Beat Ex-Girlfriend, Arrested for Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.229332011-10-27T17:17:09Z2011-10-27T17:19:45ZA 56 year old California Valley man had been arrested on elder abuse charges after he allegedly beat his ex-girlfriend. According to an article on the San Luis Obispo Tribune, Douglas Ray Flaata is accused of severely beating his former...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
elder abuse charges after he allegedly beat his ex-girlfriend.
According to an article on the San Luis Obispo Tribune, Douglas Ray Flaata is accused of severely beating his former 74-year-old girlfriend. The incident occurred this past Sunday in California Valley at around 5:30pm. Officers received an emergency phone call and upon arriving at the residence, they found the elderly woman had suffered serious injuries. Flaata was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse and was taken to the local county jail where he is being held on a $500,000 bail.
If you or someone you know has witnessed elder abuse, please report the abuse as soon as possible! Waiting to alert authorities or even the nursing home administrative personnel can be harmful to the victim's health.
Our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers have handled hundred of nursing home abuse cases, whether they were physical, emotional, and verbal or neglect. Let our attorneys handle your case so that you can provide your loved one with the care and attention that they need during this difficult time.
Contact us today at 888-444-7210 or fill out our FREE elder abuse case evaluation form to have a lawyer contact you directly.
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Nursing Home Caregiver Jailed for Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.228962011-10-26T16:48:07Z2011-10-26T16:50:21ZA 36-year-old Tennessee woman has been arrested and charged with nursing home elder abuse and will have to serve 15 months in jail. According to the Johnson City Press, Amanda Tibble worked as a CAN at John M. Reed Nursing...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
nursing home elder abuse and will have to serve 15 months in jail.
According to the Johnson City Press, Amanda Tibble worked as a CAN at John M. Reed Nursing Home in Limestone when she was fired for alleged elder abuse. In January 2010, Tibble was accused of physically, verbally and emotionally abusing the elderly nursing home patients. She pleaded guilty to two counts of willful abuse or neglect of an adult and entered a best interest plea for two other counts. Originally, Tibble was eligible for full probation however the judge revoked that eligibility due to the fact that Tibble seemed to be lying during her testimony and could not remember what she had previously told sheriff investigators in her statement.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse, contact our California Nursing Home Elder Abuse Attorneys as soon as possible! We will investigate the case and make sure that the nursing home or caregiver is held liable for their actions and that the victim is compensated for the pain and suffering that they endured.
Call us today at 888-844-7210 or fill out our FREE nursing home abuse case consultation form to have an attorney contact you directly!
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Petaluma Nursing Home Accused of Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.228362011-10-21T17:03:06Z2011-10-21T17:05:13ZA Petaluma nursing home facility is being sued by the family of a former resident after alleged accusations of nursing home elder abuse. According to an article on the Petaluma Patch, a 90 year old woman was admitted to Petaluma...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
nursing home elder abuse.
According to an article on the Petaluma Patch, a 90 year old woman was admitted to Petaluma Health and Rehabilitation. After a short period of time, the facility caregivers failed to perform basic wound monitoring, nutrition and hydration. After the elderly woman's ulcer condition worsened and her wounds became huge and infected, she was admitted to the local hospital. The hospital then filed a claim with the Sonoma County ombudsman's office for elder abuse and neglect.
Nursing home elder abuse can not only affect a resident's behavior and state of well being, but it can also be deadly. If you witness or suspect elder abuse, you must act quickly and report the abuse as soon as possible.
Our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers are here to answer any questions you may have and take you case to court. We will ensure that the nursing home or caregivers are penalized for their actions and that the victim is compensated for their pain and suffering.
Call us today at 888-444-7210 or fill out our FREE nursing home elder abuse consultation form to have a dedicated lawyer contact you directly!
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New California Law on Online Elder Abuse Reportingtag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.227522011-10-17T16:21:10Z2011-10-17T16:24:34ZWitnessing or suspecting nursing home elder abuse in California can be quite stressful, especially if the victim is a friend or loved one. While both victims and their family members are aware that they should report the abuse, speaking to...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
nursing home elder abuse in California can be quite stressful, especially if the victim is a friend or loved one. While both victims and their family members are aware that they should report the abuse, speaking to someone about the matter can be both humiliating and devastating.
Thankfully, a new California state law will make reporting nursing home elder abuse easier. As of January 1, 2012 California nursing home employees, residents and their family members will be able to report instances of elder abuse through a confidential internet system.
Unlike the previous method of having to call a dedicated phone line, those who are reporting abuse do not having to wait to speak with someone in order for the abuse to be reported. According to an article on the Record Gazette, in November 2010, 27% of callers hung up rather than wait on the line to report abuse, leaving the victims to continue to suffer and not receive the care and medical attention that they may need.
This new law will help not only prevent individuals from not reporting nursing home elder abuse, but it will also allow those who may be shy or embarrassed to gain confidence in using the new reporting system.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of nursing home elder abuse, contact our California Nursing Home Elder Abuse Lawyers today. We will answer any questions you may have and provide you with the legal advice that you need. Call us today at 888-444-7210 for a FREE case evaluation and quote.
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Elder Abuse Program Receives $5,000 Donationtag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.227282011-10-14T16:52:35Z2011-10-14T16:54:34ZThe Shasta Family Justice Center (SFJC), a program dedicated to providing care for victims of California elder abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and/or sexual assault, has received a generous $5,000 donation to help run its day to day operations. The...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
California elder abuse, child abuse, domestic violence and/or sexual assault, has received a generous $5,000 donation to help run its day to day operations.
The donation was given by The California Emergency Physicians Group of America (CEPA), the Emergency Physicals at Mercy Medical Center Redding (MMCR), to commemorate the amazing achievements that victims of abuse are able to accomplish thanks to support from the Shasta Family Justice Center.
According to an article on A News Café, the center, which is composed of a dedicated group of doctors, reaches out to both youth and adults who are struggling to break the cycle of abuse. Most victims of nursing home elder abuse, domestic abuse or even sexual abuse feel comfortable coming to the SFJC to seek help and the generous donation will allow the facility to continue making a difference in the community by providing care and assistance to those in need.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of nursing home elder abuse, contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at 888-444-7210 or fill out our FREE nursing home elder abuse case evaluation form to have a lawyer contact you directly to discuss the details of your case.
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Man Gets 35 Years in Prison for Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.227032011-10-13T20:09:17Z2011-10-13T20:11:09ZAn ongoing elder abuse case in Monterey County, California has finally come to a close after a Salinas man has been sentenced to 35-years in prison for 24 counts of elder abuse, residential burglary, grand theft and contracting without a...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
elder abuse, residential burglary, grand theft and contracting without a license.
According to Kion Right Now, 49-year-old Ralph Carrillo solicited home improvement projects during the years of 2006 and 2008 from multiple home owners, many of which were elderly. Carillo entered into multiple contracts and charged large sums of money before disappearing with the money and without providing the services.
Out of the 9 victims who lost between $1,260 to $65,000 seven were elderly individuals. Carrillo is currently serving a 25-year sentence for scamming the elderly in Texas. The California 35 year sentencing will begin once Carillo finishes his 25 years in Texas.
Contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today if you suspect or have witness elder abuse. Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 888-444-7210 or you may fill out our FREE and confidential nursing home elder abuse case evaluation form to have an attorney contact you directly!
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Redding Man Arrested for Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.226562011-10-11T18:49:45Z2011-10-11T18:52:10ZA 51-year-old Redding man has been arrested on suspicion of elder abuse after an investigation proved he was physically abusing his mother for several weeks. According to a recent article on the A New Café, officers received information that a...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
suspicion of elder abuse after an investigation proved he was physically abusing his mother for several weeks.
According to a recent article on the A New Café, officers received information that a man was abusing his mother and began an investigation on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Officers determined that Kenneth Saunders had been abusing his 80-year-old mother by pushing her down, breaking her tailbone and throwing a large, metal flashlight at her.
Saunders was arrested and booked at the Shasta County Jail on multiple charges including elder abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, felony battery, resisting arrest and violation of probation.
If you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse, contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers immediately. Waiting to hire an attorney can be detrimental to the victims health .Call our lawyers today at 888-444-7210 or fill out our FREE nursing home elder abuse case evaluation form to have an attorney contact you directly.
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Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.225562011-10-04T15:39:06Z2011-10-04T15:42:33ZA 59-year-old Santa Barbara man has been arrested for elder abuse after he allegedly defrauded an elderly woman of $215,000. According to the Pasadena Star News, Philip Eric Myers, an attorney and friend of the elderly woman, used his position...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
elder abuse after he allegedly defrauded an elderly woman of $215,000.
According to the Pasadena Star News, Philip Eric Myers, an attorney and friend of the elderly woman, used his position as a lawyer to steal money and property as well as commit mortgage fraud from Harriet Zimney. Myers has denied all allegations stating that he set up a trust fund for Zimney after she fell ill and was forced to reside at a nursing home.
Myer's is being held on a $2 million bail at the Santa Barbara County Jail and is being charged for five felony charges including elder abuse. Although many details have not been disclosed, Meyer's has agreed to pay $55,000 in restitution.
Call us today at 888-444-7210 or fill out our FREE nursing home abuse case consultation form to have an attorney contact you directly.
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Man Steals Motorcycle, Arrested for Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.225262011-09-30T20:03:33Z2011-09-30T20:05:43ZHanexaysana Rattanovong, 35, from Middletown, was arrested on charges of elder abuse and vehicle theft after he stole a motorcycle in early August. According to an article on the Lake County News, Rattanovong asked the owner of a motorcycle, who...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
elder abuse and vehicle theft after he stole a motorcycle in early August.
According to an article on the Lake County News, Rattanovong asked the owner of a motorcycle, who was selling the bike, if he could do take it out for a test ride in Clearlake, California. When the man did not return with the bike, the owner alerted police officers who then had the report publicized in the local newspaper. With the help of several individuals who called with similar stories, the police officer and the motorcycle owner were able to determine that Rattanovong was the man who stole the bike. Once the bike was returned, Rattanovong was arrested for elder abuse, vehicle theft and possession of stolen property but posted his $10,000bail and was released.
Most people assume that elder abuse only occurs in nursing homes or by a caregiver at the victims own home. Unfortunately, many elderly individuals are taken advantage of without even realizing it. If you suspect or have witnessed elder abuse, whether outside of a healthcare facility or during a stay at a nursing home, it is important that you immediately report the abuse.
Our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers have handled all types of elder abuse cases and are here to provide you with answers to your questions, legal advice and a free quote. Call us today at 888-444-7210!
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Caregiver Accused of Nursing Home Elder Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.224762011-09-27T18:48:03Z2011-09-27T18:50:26ZA 57-year-old Baltimore City woman has been arrested for elder abuse after she allegedly mistreated an elderly woman at a nursing home care facility. According to an article on the Examiner, Shirleen Diane Sheppard was a geriatric nursing assistant at...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
arrested for elder abuse after she allegedly mistreated an elderly woman at a nursing home care facility.
According to an article on the Examiner, Shirleen Diane Sheppard was a geriatric nursing assistant at Stella Maris, Inc. when she allegedly assaulted an 82-year-old resident. Sheppard has been indicted by the Grand Jury in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County on multiple counts including: two counts of neglect of a vulnerable adult in the second degree, one count of abuse of a vulnerable adult in the second degree as well as one count of assault in the second degree.
Sheppard's arraignment is scheduled for mid October where she could be looking at facing 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine for each Abuse and Neglect of a Vulnerable Abuse offence as well as up to 10 years in prison and a $2,500 fine for the second degree charge.
If you or someone you know suspects or has witnessed elder abuse at a California nursing home facility, contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers as soon as possible. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 888-444-7210 or you may fill out our FREE nursing home abuse case evaluation form to have a dedicated nursing home elder abuse attorney contact you directly!
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Nursing Home Abuse - Neglecttag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.224642011-09-22T20:29:13Z2011-09-22T20:32:32ZThere are several different types of nursing home abuse such as physical, sexual, verbal and emotional as well as neglect that can be both harmful and detrimental to the victim's health. While some signs may be more obvious than others,...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
types of nursing home abuse such as physical, sexual, verbal and emotional as well as neglect that can be both harmful and detrimental to the victim's health. While some signs may be more obvious than others, all must be reported as soon as they are suspected or witnessed to help prevent them from becoming worse.
Our California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers want you to learn all the signs of nursing home abuse so that you can become an advocate in stopping nursing home elder abuse.
What is Neglect Abuse?
Nursing home neglect abuse entails both physical and psychological trauma that is often times unreported. Signs of neglect abuse include, but are not limited to:
-dehydration and/or malnutrition
-bedsores and failure to turn bed ridden residents
- failure to provide needed medical care or attention
- failure to provide sanitary living conditions
-failure to provide proper medication
-failure to help prevent falls
-the use of unnecessary restraints
Reporting Nursing Home Neglect Abuse
If you suspect or have witnessed signs of nursing home neglect abuse in California, immediately report the abuse to the nursing home administrative staff, contact the local police department if the resident's life may be in danger and call our California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at 888-444-7210. To have a dedicated attorney contact you directly, fill out our FREE nursing home abuse case consultation form.
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"Granny Cams" Assisting in Stopping Nursing Home Abusetag:www.elderabuseblog.com,2011://3.224602011-09-20T20:26:58Z2011-09-20T20:29:14ZNursing home elder abuse seems to be on the rise as more and more families cannot take care of their elderly relatives and are being forced to rely on the care and medical assistance of nursing home caregivers. Unfortunately, many...Thomas Wallinhttp://www.duipractice.com
Nursing home elder abuse seems to be on the rise as more and more families cannot take care of their elderly relatives and are being forced to rely on the care and medical assistance of nursing home caregivers. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are failing in providing adequate care and in some cases, causing the residents harm.
According to an article on the Star Tribune, Georgia Anetzberger, president of the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse has been quoted saying "the spread of cameras in nursing homes is part of a broader proliferation of video surveillance in society to catch anything from traffic violations to shoplifting" .
Very few states currently have laws allowing family members to install cameras inside their love one's nursing home room. However, this does not stop many individuals from installing these "granny cams", especially when they suspect nursing home abuse.
In several instances, these cameras not only may have saved lives but they have helped prevent future cases of nursing home elder abuse from occurring. An Ohio man was able to catch two nursing home caregivers abusing and hitting his 78-year-old mother who suffers from Alzheimer's while a New Jersey nursing home was found to be abusing an 87-year-old woman which then prompted a wrongful-death lawsuit. In New York, 22 nursing home workers were arrested for the maltreatment of residents after they were caught victimizing the residents on camera.