Bedsores & Pressure Ulcers
Pressure injuries are one of the clearest signs of neglect. They are nearly always preventable with proper repositioning and skin care — and they can become life-threatening when ignored.
California Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Attorneys
If your loved one was harmed in a California nursing home or assisted living facility, Garcia & Coman can help. We’ve recovered over $3 billion for families — including the largest elder abuse settlement in California history.
- $3B+ Recovered for families
- $38.6M Largest CA elder abuse settlement
- 30+ Years Fighting nursing home abuse
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Warning Signs Every Family Should Know
Is Your Loved One Being Neglected or Abused in a California Nursing Home?
You’ve trusted a facility with the person you love most. When something feels wrong, it often is. Nursing home abuse and neglect frequently go unreported because residents are afraid, unable to communicate, or simply not believed. Here’s what families notice first.
Falls, Fractures & Head Injuries
Repeated falls, broken hips, or head injuries often point to inadequate supervision, missing fall protocols, or facilities that are dangerously understaffed.
Sudden Weight Loss or Dehydration
Unexplained weight loss, dry skin, sunken eyes, or signs of malnutrition usually indicate that staff are not feeding or hydrating residents properly.
Untreated Infections & Sepsis
UTIs, pneumonia, or sepsis from untreated bedsores can develop quickly and turn deadly when staff fail to monitor residents and call for medical help.
Unexplained Bruises or Injuries
Bruises in unusual places, broken bones with no clear cause, or injuries the staff cannot explain are major red flags for physical abuse.
Wrongful Death
If your loved one died unexpectedly in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you deserve answers. Many wrongful deaths are the direct result of preventable neglect.
Recognize any of these? You may have a case.
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National Leaders in Nursing Home Abuse Litigation
We’ve Built Our Career Holding California Nursing Homes Accountable.
- 150+Years Combined Experience
- 1993Fighting Since
- $3B+Recovered
For more than 30 years, Garcia & Coman has fought exclusively for the rights of nursing home and assisted living residents harmed by abuse, neglect, and wrongful death. We’ve helped shape California elder abuse law — and we’ve recovered over $3 billion for families like yours.
When you call, you talk to a real attorney. We explain everything in plain English, answer every question, and fight as hard for your family as we would for our own.
- No fee unless we win. You pay nothing out of pocket. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.
- Free, confidential case review. A real attorney evaluates your situation and tells you honestly whether you have a case.
- We come to you. If your loved one is in a hospital, nursing home, or hospice, we’ll meet you wherever you are in California.
- Available 24/7. We know nursing home crises don’t happen on a schedule. Call any time.
Our Process
Three Steps to a Nursing Home Abuse Claim
We make it simple. From the first call to final justice, we handle every detail so you can focus on your family.
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Step 1
Free Nursing Home Abuse Consultation
Tell us what happened. We’ll evaluate your case at no cost and explain your legal options in plain language — no jargon, no pressure.
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Step 2
We Investigate the Nursing Home
Our attorneys investigate the facility, gather evidence, review medical records, consult expert witnesses, and build a strong abuse or neglect claim.
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Step 3
You Get Justice
We fight for maximum compensation while holding negligent facilities accountable. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Meet Your Legal Team
Attorneys Who’ve Spent Their Careers on This Fight
Garcia & Coman is one of the few law firms in the nation focused exclusively on nursing home abuse and elder neglect.
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Stephen M. Garcia
Senior Partner
Co-founder. Helped shape California elder abuse law. 30+ years exclusively on nursing home abuse litigation.
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Matthew M. Coman
Partner
Co-founder. Deep expertise in complex nursing home neglect, abuse, and wrongful death cases.
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Rosalie E. Baladejo
Attorney
Dedicated to representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect across California.
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David M. Medby
Attorney
Focuses on complex elder abuse and wrongful death litigation matters.
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Jordan M. Jeansonne
Attorney
Provides legal advocacy for nursing home abuse victims and family representatives.
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Claire E. Kreider
Attorney
Represents families in nursing home negligence and abuse claims.
Trusted By Families Across California
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★“First, a very special thank you to the Garcia & Artigliere staff and legal team. They were able to go after the facility at fault for the incompetence leading up to my mother’s demise. They fought relentlessly and aggressively until the final result was achieved. I’m so glad I trusted them. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone who has an elderly loved one that has been a victim of medical rehab facility neglect.”
★★★★★“Unfortunately, I had to search for a law group to resolve a matter involving my mother and what happened to her while a resident of an elderly care facility. Fortunately for my family, we found Garcia & Artigliere. I could not say enough about the professionalism and effectiveness of Bill Artigliere, Stephen Garcia and the firm. We would not hesitate to recommend this firm to your family on behalf of your loved one.”
★★★★★“When I needed an attorney to stand up for me, the law office of Garcia & Artigliere were there for me. They kept me abreast of everything that was going on, and they fought to bring remedy to a very painful incident that happened to my Dad while he was in the care of a nursing home facility. I highly recommend this law firm.”
★★★★★“The best law firm! They are so easy to work with and treat their clients with care. They work tirelessly to get the best possible outcome. I was extremely pleased with what they did for me!! Thank you Steve, Matt and Clancey!! I am extremely and forever grateful!!”
★★★★★“I can’t say enough about this attorney group. They are competent, knowledgeable, and work very hard to get the best possible outcome for you. They are always available. Mr. Artigliere is an excellent attorney. They did everything in a timely manner. I felt I was being well taken care of. I highly recommend this firm.”
★★★★★“Super friendly, communicate very well. They fight for what is right, and stand with their clients through it all. Could not have found a better company to be on my side.”
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t see your question? Call us at (800) 281-8515. It’s free and confidential.
How much does it cost to hire Garcia & Coman?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means you pay us only if we recover compensation for you. The case review is always free, and there’s no obligation.
What types of nursing home cases do you handle?
We focus exclusively on physical injury, neglect, and wrongful death in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This includes bedsores and pressure ulcers, falls and fractures, malnutrition and dehydration, untreated infections, medication errors, sepsis, resident-on-resident abuse, and wrongful death claims.
How do I know if I have a case?
The honest answer is: you may not, and we’ll tell you straight if that’s the case. The best way to find out is a free consultation with one of our attorneys. We’ll listen to what happened, explain your options in plain language, and tell you whether we believe a claim is worth pursuing.
How long do I have to file a nursing home abuse claim in California?
California has strict time limits (statutes of limitations) on nursing home abuse and elder neglect claims. In some cases the deadline can be as short as one year, depending on the specific facts. Don’t wait — call us as soon as possible so we can protect your rights.
My loved one is still living in the facility. Can I still take action?
Yes. We help families take action in many situations where the resident is still in the facility. We can also advise you on how to safely move your loved one to a better facility while we investigate.
What kind of compensation can a nursing home abuse case recover?
Depending on the case, recovery may include compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of dignity, and in wrongful death cases, funeral expenses and loss of companionship. California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) also allows for enhanced damages and attorney’s fees in qualifying cases.
Will I have to go to court?
Most nursing home cases settle without a trial, but we prepare every case as if it’s going to a jury. That preparation is one of the reasons facilities and their insurers often choose to settle with us.
How quickly will someone contact me?
Usually within hours, often sooner. If your situation is urgent, call us directly at (800) 281-8515. We’re available 24 hours a day.
Don’t Wait. Evidence Disappears Quickly.
Nursing homes alter records, witnesses move on, and California’s deadlines are short. The sooner we start, the more we can do for your family. Talk to a real attorney now — free, confidential, no obligation.
