Santa Monica, California

Welcome to the Santa Monica website for Yeroushalmi Law, a Los Angeles law firm dedicated to litigating nursing home elder abuse and neglect cases. This website has been created by a team of elder abuse specialists to inform you of the dangers of nursing home neglect and help you protect yourself or your loved ones who may be living in or thinking about moving into a skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or board & care home.

Santa Monica, historically known as Bay City, is located in west Los Angeles County along the beach. The city is a major tourist attraction, because in addition to the beach, Santa Monica offers a growing variety of retail, dining, recreation, and entertainment. The Santa Monica pier has amusement park rides, games, and a carnival-like atmosphere that makes it an attractive outing for all age groups and a popular sightseeing destination for tourists. The pier's carousel is actually a national historic landmark. Nearby is the Third Street Promenade, an outdoor shopping area that stretches for an entire three blocks. The city has about twenty skilled nursing facilities.

If you or your loved one has experienced neglect or abuse while staying in a Santa Monica nursing facility, our expert team of legal professionals is here to assist you. Navigating through the complex process of litigation can be extremely challenging, especially when added to the stress of realizing that your loved one might be a victim of nursing home abuse. Here at Yeroushalmi Law, we want to help you through this difficult time and facilitate the process for you, while working diligently to maximize your recovery.

The field of elder abuse and nursing home neglect has many different facets that can quickly become overwhelming to someone who is not familiar with all of its moving parts. For example, victims of elder abuse who were receiving care through Medicare or Medi-Cal will need to pay off liens that these entities are entitled to place on any settlement that comes from a lawsuit. A lien ensures that the costs incurred by Medicare or Medi-Cal in treating the patient are recovered by these entities. Contacting and corresponding with these agencies is an extremely long and tedious process. However, here at the Law Offices of Ben Yeroushalmi, we take care of all of the details from start to finish so that our clients don’t have to.

One of the most common types of cases we see at our office involves residents at assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities developing bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers. Bed sores are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure on the skin. They typically develop over bony areas of the body, such as the heels, hips, tailbone, and elbows. In nursing home settings, bed sores often occur when residents are left immobile for extended periods without proper repositioning or care.

Causes of bedsores may include:

• Lack of Movement: Residents who are confined to bed or a wheelchair are at high risk of developing bed sores due to prolonged pressure on specific areas of the body.
• Poor Nutrition and Hydration: Malnutrition and dehydration can weaken the skin and make it more susceptible to damage from pressure.
• Inadequate Staffing: Understaffed nursing homes may fail to provide sufficient care and attention to residents, leading to inadequate turning and repositioning and the development of bed sores.
• Failure to Provide Proper Care: Neglectful caregivers may neglect to regularly reposition residents, keep them clean and dry, or provide appropriate wound care, all of which can contribute to the development and worsening of bed sores.

If you or a loved one has developed bed sores due to nursing home neglect, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and suffering. Our experienced bedsore attorneys can help you understand your legal rights and pursue a claim against the negligent parties. As specialists in the field of nursing home abuse and neglect litigation, we take pride in providing our clients with the most efficient and comprehensive services. We are well-informed of the many conditions that might arise due to neglect in skilled nursing facilities, including pressure ulcers, incontinence, falls, restraints, and infections, and would love the privilege of speaking with you about the care that your loved one is receiving. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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