An 89-year-old Alzheimer's patient was killed when he was allowed to wander away from the defendant assisted care facility and was struck by a vehicle while walking on Castro Valley Blvd. in Castro Valley. The plaintiffs were the adult son and wife of the decedent.
Result: The case settled at mediation shortly after the filing of the complaint, and before any discovery was conducted, for $580,000.
Oakland Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
At Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer, we have been helping victims of nursing home negligence and their families for more than 30 years. From our office in Oakland, we help clients throughout the Bay Area, Northern California and beyond.
Nursing homes are meant to protect our loved ones. We will help you hold them accountable for their neglect or inaction. Our nursing home negligence attorneys only take cases we believe in. In this way, we are able to provide dedicated legal service, personal attention and careful preparation to each and every case we handle.
To discuss your claim, contact an Oakland nursing home abuse lawyer at our firm to discuss your claim. In a free initial consultation, we will help you explore your legal options and begin investigating your case.
Handling Your Nursing Home Negligence Case
It can be difficult to know when a nursing home is neglecting your loved one. If you suspect the nursing home of abuse or neglect, our elder abuse attorneys can help you investigate the situation. Our Oakland, California, nursing home abuse lawyers have helped countless clients who have suffered a wide range of injuries, including:
Whether your loved one was a victim of sexual abuse or was injured after wandering off the premises, we can help you. Nursing home staff and administration have a duty to protect and care for your loved one. We will help you pursue the compensation your loved one needs and deserves for his or her injuries.
We take a team approach to every nursing home malpractice case. When you hire our firm, you will be assigned one of the firm's partners, with 25 to 40 years of trial experience, as well as a paralegal and a secretary. Working as a team allows us to provide you with prompt responses to your concerns as well as diligent preparation and investigation in your case.
Contact Our East Bay Nursing Home Negligence Lawyers
If you need legal help anywhere in the East Bay area, such as Concord, Walnut Creek, San Leandro or Hayward, contact our law firm to set up a free consultation. Our Oakland, California, nursing home abuse lawyers will answer your legal questions and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.