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Signs of Elder Abuse in Seniors Who Have Dementia

Posted on January 25, 2021February 13, 2021 by bermanstaff

Dementia in all its forms is devastating enough, robbing a senior of their memories, cognitive function, and ability to live independently over time. It also Read more

What Are the Differences Between Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice in California?

Posted on January 15, 2021February 1, 2021 by bermanstaff

Have you lost a loved one and believe a medical professional’s negligence was to blame? While compensation can never bring back your loved one or Read more

The Elder Abuse and Dependent Civil Protection Act in California

Posted on January 5, 2021February 2, 2021 by bermanstaff

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that one out of 10 people over the age of 60 years old has experienced some form of Read more

Nursing Homes & The Coronavirus Outbreak | Wrongful Death Liability

Posted on April 6, 2020April 10, 2020 by bermanstaff

While the COVID-19 pandemic has created widespread fear and health concerns among the general public, no group is more at risk than residents of nursing Read more

Homeless Man Arrested For Sexual Assault on 70-Year Old Elderly Woman at Las Villas De Carlsbad Assisted Living Home Facility

Posted on February 6, 2020April 14, 2021 by bermanstaff

Arrest Made in Sexual Assult of 70-Year Old Woman at Las Villas De Carlsbad Assisted Living According to NBC News in San Diego, (Jackie Crea Read more

Elderly woman looking out a window while sitting in a wheelchair.

Abuse of Disabled Adults | Data & Statistics, How to Recognize & Report | Berman & Riedel, LLP

Posted on August 15, 2019April 14, 2021 by bermanstaff

An estimated 12% of Americans have some form of disability and about 94% of those individuals are adults over the age of 18. And unfortunately, Read more

Elderly man covering his face, distraught.

How to Recognize and Report Elder Abuse in California | (2020) Guide, Tips, Info

Posted on July 25, 2019June 20, 2020 by bermanstaff

For seniors over the age of 65 in California, abuse and neglect are serious and highly prevalent issues. It’s estimated that one in six seniors Read more

Nursing Home Negligence | Maggot Infested Wounds Suffered By Elderly Nursing Home Resident

Posted on July 23, 2019August 17, 2019 by bermanstaff

CALIFORNIA NURSING HOME PATIENT SUFFERS SERIOUS INJURY FROM MAGGOTS An elderly resident of a California Skilled Nursing Facility had to undergo multiple debridement procedures and Read more

Scabies Infestations At Nursing Home Facilities Are More Common Than You Think

Posted on July 25, 2017July 31, 2017 by bermanstaff

Is Your Loved One Being Exposed to Scabies? Scabies is a skin condition caused by an infestation of microscopic mites that burrow into a person’s Read more

Crumple Zones Help Prevent Catastrophic Injuries and Deaths

Posted on February 27, 2016March 21, 2016 by bermanstaff

The declining number of fatalities and serious injuries per mile traveled is thanks to a lot of factors. For one, vehicles are safer now than Read more

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