California Elder Abuse Lawyers: Burn Injury
When a loved one has been severely burned by hot coffee or by scalding hot bathwater, it may be more than just an accident: it may be nursing home neglect or abuse. At The Garcia Law Firm, with offices in the Los Angeles area, we represent the victims of serious nursing home injury throughout California — holding healthcare facilities responsible for the harm they cause.
Serious Burns
In years of practicing elder law, our team of experienced trial attorneys has seen the devastating effects of serious burns on the elderly. Burns may require hospitalization and extensive and painful treatment including skin grafts. They may require intense rehabilitation. Often, vulnerable adults fail to recover from their injuries at all.
In nursing homes and residential care facilities, burns happen in a wide range of circumstances.
- Burns as a result of physical abuse, like being held down under scalding water
- Failure to assess deterioration in a condition, so that the loved one was left alone to bathe when they should have been supervised
- Violations of the California Health Code that put elderly residents at risk of burning to death in a fire
- Severe coffee burns resulting from lack of staff training and supervision
At The Garcia Law Firm, we have helped shape California law on elder abuse and neglect. As California's leading elder law firm, we have achieved multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements. Our founding attorney, Stephen Garcia, serves as a legislative advocate on behalf of elders in the State of California. He has testified before the Legislature in support of legislation advancing the rights of the elderly.
We continue to hold nursing homes accountable for their negligence, working to prevent elderly abuse and neglect in the future.
Contact Us about Your Elder Abuse Lawsuit
If a loved one has been burned in a nursing home, talk with us about your options. Initial consultations are free and confidential. Contact The Garcia Law Firm toll free at 800.281.8515.
