California Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer: Untreated Infection
Sometimes corporations are worried more about their bottom line than the wellbeing of the elderly people they are supposed to care for. They cut costs that lead to dirty facilities, underpaid and overworked staff, and generally dangerous conditions. At The Garcia Law Firm, we hold them accountable for this business model that deprives our parents and grandparents of their dignity and health.
Our firm has achieved a record of success for our aggressive and ethical legal advocacy in the practice of elder law. Our victories include multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements for elderly nursing home residents who were the victims of wrongful death due to untreated infections. A particularly notable accomplishment resulted in a $5 million jury verdict for the wrongful death of a woman who came to a healthcare center for rehabilitation, but died of an untreated abdominal infection.
California Untreated Infections
One of the most frequent problems experienced by nursing home residents is infections. Often these infections are related to decreased immunity from malnutrition and dehydration. They can develop from bedsores, fractures, bowel and bladder infections, like urinary tract infections, as well as a host of other circumstances. If left untreated, infections can lead to sepsis, septic shock and death.
There are several different kinds of common nursing home infections that may be left untreated:
- Meningitis
- Streptococcal infections
- Staph infections
Contact Us
When a nursing home has ignored your loved one's pains and symptoms, when their negligence has resulted in serious injury or wrongful death due to unchecked infection, call an attorney. Contact The Garcia Law Firm, located in the Los Angeles area, by calling toll free at 800.281.8515.
At The Garcia Law Firm, initial consultations are always free and confidential. There is never a fee — not even court costs — unless you win. Se habla español.
