$3M Jury Verdict Secured in Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against a Kentucky Skilled Nursing Home
Garcia & Artigliere elder abuse attorneys Stephen M. Garcia and Matthew M. Coman obtained a nearly $3.1 million jury verdict on behalf of Linda Elias, an elderly woman who suffered significant injuries while admitted to the Parkway Extended Care skilled nursing facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Ms. Elias entered Parkway with a fractured hip, spinal compression…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Has Filed a Class Action Lawsuit Against Seven Louisiana Nursing Homes Relating to Hurricane Ida
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Matthew Coman of the elder abuse law firm Garcia & Artigliere has filed a class action lawsuit in Orleans Parish Court entitled LOUISIANA HEALTH CARE CONSULTANTS, LLC ET AL CASE NUMBER 2021-07316 against seven Louisiana nursing homes, their Management Company and owner on behalf of the victims and their families alleging…
Read MoreHow to Investigate Nursing Home Abuse
Deciding to admit your elderly loved one to a nursing home isn’t an easy task. After painstakingly mulling over the options, you chose a nursing home facility that promised to give them the best care and attention. However, what happens when you suspect that your loved one isn’t being cared for properly? Unfortunately, nursing home…
Read MoreAttorney Garcia Named in 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Every year, Lawdragon – one of the most respected legal media organizations in the country – compiles a list of the top attorneys in the U.S. plaintiff bar, publishing those names in the annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide. At Garcia & Artigliere, we’re pleased to announce that our senior partner Stephen Garcia…
Read MoreWho’s More at Risk of Elder Abuse?
While elder abuse affects swaths of seniors across the country, there are certain individuals who are more at risk of being targeted for abuse. Learn who these individuals are and how you can protect your elderly relatives if they fall into this category. HIGHER RISK FACTORS FOR ELDER ABUSE Elder abuse involves a single or repeated act…
Read MoreAttorney Stephen Garcia Featured in Lawdragon’s “Lawyer Limelight”
As one of the most respected legal media companies in the country, Lawdragon publishes comprehensive annual legal guides and editorial features to highlight top attorneys. At Garcia & Artigliere, we’re delighted to share that our senior partner Stephen Garcia has once again been featured in an article for Lawdragon’s “Lawyer Limelight” series, in honor of his groundbreaking…
Read MoreCan You Prevent Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse is a heinous crime that impacts millions of seniors every year. In fact, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse, approximately 10% of elders have experienced some form of abuse. Given the prevalence of elder abuse, many family members want to know what they can do to protect their loved ones in their…
Read MoreReporting Nursing Home Abuse
The abuse or neglect of an elder in a nursing home cannot be tolerated. This is a heinous crime for which perpetrators must be held accountable. Learn how to identify and report nursing home abuse. WARNING SIGNS OF NURSING HOME ABUSE The vast majority of nursing home abuse crimes go unreported, either due to the…
Read MoreEsteemed Elder Abuse Firm Garcia & Artigliere Files Charges Against Shoreline Healthcare Center
Known for their vigorous work defending elders against negligent or otherwise abusive parties, Garcia & Artigliere has filed a new suit against Shoreline Healthcare Center of Long Beach, CA. The brief alleges a patient faced neglect and withholding of care during her stay, which resulted in her death. Filed by her survivors, the suit looks…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Files Dependent Adult Abuse Claim Against Gretchen Manor
Under California health laws, non-medical residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) are obligated to provide a humane housing situation for dependent adults – and to refrain from accepting residents who require a higher level of medical care than they can offer. At Garcia & Artigliere, we’re currently representing the family of a woman who…
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