California Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are trusted with the safety, dignity, and well-being of vulnerable residents.
When staff, management, or corporate owners allow abuse, neglect, or dangerous understaffing, residents can suffer serious injuries, emotional trauma, or wrongful death.

The Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez represents individuals and families across California in nursing home abuse cases and related elder abuse claims.

Nursing home abuse can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, medication errors, preventable falls, dehydration, malnutrition, bedsores, and other forms of neglect.

If you suspect abuse or neglect in a California nursing home, taking immediate action can protect your loved one and preserve critical evidence.

Contact our office for a free consultation—there are no fees unless we win.

Nursing home abuse and neglect cases are often emotionally difficult for families. When a loved one is harmed in a long-term care facility, understanding your rights and knowing what steps to take can make a critical difference. The video below explains how nursing home abuse cases work in California and why early action matters.

Nursing Home Abuse vs. Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing home abuse involves intentional harm or improper conduct, such as hitting, rough handling, sexual assault, threats, intimidation, or financial exploitation.
Nursing home neglect is the failure to provide proper care, supervision, hygiene, nutrition, hydration, medication management, and medical attention.
Both abuse and neglect can be devastating, and both may support a claim against the facility, its operators, and responsible individuals.

Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect

Abuse and neglect are often hidden.
Family members should watch for changes in behavior, unexplained injuries, and signs that basic care is not being provided.
Common warning signs include:

• Unexplained bruises, fractures, cuts, or repeated injuries
• Sudden weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, or poor appetite
• Bedsores (pressure ulcers), infections, or poor hygiene
• Overmedication, unusual sedation, or medication errors
• Frequent falls, wandering, or lack of supervision
• Fearfulness around certain staff, withdrawal, or depression
• Unsanitary living conditions, soiled bedding, or strong odors
• Missing personal belongings or suspicious financial activity
• Delay or refusal to allow family visits or private conversations

Common Causes of Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes

Many nursing home cases trace back to systemic failures—especially understaffing, poor training, lack of supervision, and corporate cost-cutting.
Facilities must provide a safe environment and adequate care plans, and they must respond promptly to health risks.
Common causes include:

• Understaffing and excessive workloads
• Poor hiring, training, and supervision
• Failure to prevent falls and provide assistance with mobility
• Failure to prevent bedsores through repositioning and skin care
• Neglect of hygiene, toileting, and bathing needs
• Medication errors and failure to monitor side effects
• Failure to treat infections, dehydration, or malnutrition
• Improper restraint use or unsafe restraint practices
• Inadequate security leading to assault or abuse by others

Who Can Be Held Responsible?

Liability may extend beyond the individual caregiver.
In many cases, responsibility includes the nursing home facility, its management company, staffing agencies, administrators, supervisors, and corporate owners.
We investigate how the facility operated, whether it met staffing and care requirements, and whether policies or cost-cutting created dangerous conditions.

• Nursing home owners and corporate operators
• Facility administrators and supervisors
• Caregivers, nurses, and staff involved in abuse or neglect
• Staffing agencies and contracted providers
• Security contractors or third parties (when applicable)

Evidence That Matters in Nursing Home Abuse Cases

Nursing homes often control the records that prove what happened.
Evidence may include medical charts, medication logs, incident reports, care plans, staffing schedules, wound care documentation, photographs of injuries, surveillance video, witness statements, and hospital records.
Early action helps prevent missing records, altered documentation, or deleted footage.

Compensation and Accountability

Depending on the circumstances, a nursing home abuse claim may involve compensation for medical costs, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, and loss of quality of life.
In severe cases, additional damages may be available, and wrongful death claims may apply when neglect or abuse results in death.
Our goal is to protect your loved one and hold the facility accountable.

• Medical expenses and future care costs
• Hospitalization, rehab, and therapy
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and trauma
• Disability or permanent impairment
• Wrongful death damages (when applicable)

What to Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse

If you believe a resident is being abused or neglected, prioritize safety and documentation.
You do not need to “wait for proof” before taking steps to protect your loved one.
Consider the following actions:

• Seek immediate medical evaluation if injury or illness is suspected
• Document visible injuries with photos and written notes (dates, times, symptoms)
• Request copies of medical records, care plans, and incident reports
• Speak privately with your loved one if possible, and note changes in behavior
• Identify potential witnesses (other residents, visitors, staff)
• Escalate concerns to facility administration in writing
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate authorities when necessary
• Contact an attorney early to preserve evidence and protect your loved one’s rights

Why Choose The Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez?

Nursing home abuse cases require immediate investigation, careful evidence preservation, and a willingness to confront institutions and corporate operators.
Our office focuses on protecting vulnerable residents and giving families clear, direct guidance.
You work directly with Attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez, and there are no upfront fees unless we win.

• Nearly 30 years of California personal injury experience
• Direct access to Attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez
• Focused investigation and evidence preservation
• Prepared to pursue accountability against facilities and corporate owners
• No upfront fees — you pay nothing unless we win

Free Consultation: Speak With a California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect, do not wait.
Early legal action can help protect your loved one and preserve critical evidence.
Contact The Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez today for a free consultation.

Protect Your Loved One and Preserve Evidence

Nursing home abuse and neglect cases often involve missing information, delayed reporting, and incomplete documentation.
Facilities may control the records, the staff, and the narrative.
That is why early legal action matters—so evidence can be preserved and your loved one can be protected.

The Law Office of Norman Gregory Fernandez is prepared to investigate what happened, identify responsible parties, and pursue accountability.

We help families take decisive steps, from documenting injuries to obtaining records and protecting residents from further harm.
You work directly with an attorney, and there are no fees unless compensation is recovered.

If you suspect abuse or neglect in a California nursing home, contact us today for a free consultation.
Your loved one deserves safety, dignity, and respect—and we will fight to protect them.

Call now to discuss a suspected nursing home abuse or neglect case.
You pay nothing unless we win. 800-816-1529 Ext. 1.