San Diego Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer
Nursing homes are meant to be places of safety, care, and dignity for our aging loved ones. Sadly, too many residents in San Diego nursing homes suffer silently from neglect and abuse. Nursing home neglect is one of the most pervasive and dangerous forms of elder abuse—often hidden behind closed doors and overlooked until serious harm has occurred. If your loved one has suffered due to inadequate care, lack of supervision, or poor treatment in a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility, legal help is available.
Greenberg Gross LLP offers compassionate and experienced legal representation to victims of nursing home neglect and their families throughout San Diego County. Our legal team is committed to protecting the rights of nursing home residents, exposing negligent care facilities, and helping survivors seek justice and full compensation. If you suspect neglect, we offer a free consultation to help you understand your legal options.
Understanding Nursing Home Neglect in San Diego
Neglect is a form of nursing home abuse that involves a failure to provide proper care, attention, or medical support. It can result in serious injuries or even wrongful death. In San Diego nursing homes and other care settings, neglect often stems from staff shortages, inadequate supervision, or poor training.
Neglect may not be as visibly violent as physical abuse or non-consensual sexual contact, but its effects are just as damaging. Many nursing home abuse victims endure slow declines in health, infections, pressure ulcers, dehydration, or worsening of chronic conditions due to a lack of proper care.
The attorneys at Greenberg Gross LLP are experienced in handling nursing home abuse cases involving neglect. We understand California law, and we’re here to hold nursing facilities accountable for violating your loved one’s legal rights.
Types of Nursing Home Neglect
Neglect can appear in several different forms, including:
Medical Neglect
Failure to provide necessary medical care, such as administering medication, treating injuries, or calling a doctor when needed. This can lead to worsened conditions, infections, or brain injuries.
Personal Hygiene Neglect
Ignoring a resident’s basic needs like bathing, oral care, clean clothing, or toileting assistance. Poor hygiene can cause infections and emotional distress.
Nutritional Neglect
Failing to provide adequate food or hydration, often leading to weight loss, weakness, or serious health problems, particularly for dependent adults and elderly patients.
Safety Neglect
Leaving residents in unsafe conditions, failing to monitor those with fall risks, or not providing mobility assistance. Inadequate supervision is one of the most common and harmful forms of neglect.
Emotional and Social Neglect
Isolating residents, ignoring emotional needs, or denying access to activities, family, or social interaction. This may cause psychological abuse and long-term mental health consequences.
Common Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Family members must remain vigilant and aware of subtle signs of abuse. Even the slightest suspicion should be taken seriously. Look out for:
- Pressure ulcers (bedsores)
- Unexplained injuries or physical harm
- Poor personal hygiene
- Emotional withdrawal or depression
- Repeated infections or untreated illnesses
- Poor living conditions or dirty bedding
- Changes in behavior around nursing home staff
If you notice these signs, contact an attorney and report the issue to Adult Protective Services and the California Department of Public Health immediately.
Legal Rights and Remedies
Every resident in a San Diego nursing home has the right to proper care, dignity, and protection under both California law and federal standards. When a facility fails to uphold these obligations, legal action can help secure justice and compensation.
Greenberg Gross LLP assists clients in San Diego and throughout Southern California with nursing home abuse lawsuits, helping victims and their families:
- File personal injury claims for physical injuries and medical bills
- Pursue wrongful death cases when neglect leads to loss of life
- Hold staff members, nursing home staff, or entire care facilities accountable
- Navigate the entire process of legal action with clarity and care
Our law firm is equipped to stand up against powerful insurance companies and law firms defending negligent facilities. We seek maximum compensation for our clients and work tirelessly to ensure the abuse stops.
Why Choose Greenberg Gross LLP
Our San Diego office serves clients across the county and offers personalized, results-driven legal representation. Whether your loved one resides in a skilled nursing facility, a residential care facility, or an assisted living facility, we can help.
Our legal team has extensive experience handling elder abuse and neglect cases involving:
- San Diego nursing homes
- Southern California assisted living facilities
- Residents suffering from elder neglect or inadequate medical care
- Dependent adults and those with special medical needs
We offer a free case evaluation and work on a contingency basis—so there’s no fee owed to our firm unless we win. Your loved one’s well-being is our number one priority.
Schedule a Free Consultation Today
If you believe a family member has been neglected in a San Diego nursing home, don’t wait. The sooner you act, the better the chances of protecting your loved one and holding the responsible parties accountable.
Greenberg Gross LLP is ready to guide you through every step. Contact us today for a free consultation and let our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers help you seek justice and protect others from future harm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nursing home neglect?
Neglect involves failing to meet a resident’s basic needs, including hygiene, nutrition, medical care, and safety. It is a serious form of elder abuse.
What can I do if my loved one is being neglected?
Report the neglect to Adult Protective Services and contact a San Diego nursing home abuse lawyer. Legal representation can help stop the abuse and seek compensation.
How do I know if I have a valid case?
If you’ve noticed unexplained injuries, emotional withdrawal, pressure ulcers, or signs of poor care, you may have grounds for legal action. A free case evaluation can help clarify your rights.
Who is legally responsible for nursing home neglect?
The nursing facility, its staff, and sometimes corporate ownership can all be held responsible under California law.
Is compensation available?
Yes. Victims may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, physical harm, and emotional suffering.