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 About Adam Peck

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.

Elder Abuse Incident in Los Angeles

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In a recent bout of elder abuse, during an unprovoked attacked Laquisha Jones came up to an unarmed 92 year old man and hit him over the head with brick, yelling at the man to go back to his country.

This wasn’t the first time that Laquisha was charged in a bout of violence. In the past she was charged with attempted murder of an elderly person.

This case, however, drew much more attention in the news. The man that was attacked, Rodolfo Rodriquez, reported to CNN that during his walk without warning the woman started beating him with a brick. Laquisha told a group of passing men that Rodolfo was trying to steal her child, so the group began kicking Rodolfo on the ground.

The attacked left Rodolfo bruised and bloodied, with broken bones and other serious injuries.

In April, Laquisha was sentenced to 15 years in prison for this attack.

In a beautiful show of faith, understanding and love, Rodolfo told reporters that he would have been alright if Ms. Jones got a lesser sentence as “Everyone makes mistakes” and that “We have to forgive each other because God forgives us”.

Nursing Home Awareness

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It is very important to be aware of what goes on in nursing homes in order to help prevent nursing home abuse or neglect of the elderly. By calling attention to the fact that nursing home abuse exists and informing people of the prevalence of this form of abuse, it can help educate others and hopefully, will result in a decrease of this horrible type of abuse.

Awareness of Growing Need for Long-Term Living Facilities

It is estimated that by the year 2030, the state of California will see an increase of about 87% in the over age 65 population in the state. This means that there will be a growing need for assisted living, long-term living facilities and nursing homes. As the need for nursing homes grows in the coming years, California residents need to be aware of what to look for when choosing a nursing home for their loved ones and should be on the lookout for any indicators of nursing home abuse.

What to Look for When Choosing a Nursing Home

When picking out a nursing home for yourself or for a loved one, you will first want to do some research to make sure that it is the best home in the area for your needs. You should meet with the staff and tour the nursing home before making a final decision. One of the indicators of potential nursing home abuse is a low amount of staff in proportion with the number of residents. Make sure that you do sufficient research and are aware of the pros and cons before making a decision.

If you or a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, you should speak with a knowledgeable attorney to find out what legal rights you have. You may be entitled to compensation for any associated injuries. Contact us today at The Peck Law Group to schedule a consultation to discuss your potential case.

Elder Abuse in Southern California

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According to the United States Census Bureau, based on data from 2000, it is anticipated that by the year 2025, the elderly population of California will have doubled in size to about 6.4 million. This is a larger increase than any other state in our country.

In addition, research done by the California Department of Finance indicates that the number of California residents over the age of 65 will also double between 2010 and 2030. Since this section of the population, those aged 65 and up, are the residents most likely to need long-term care, this rise in the elderly population will likely impact nursing homes and could potentially cause overcrowding.

Prosecuting Elder Abuse Cases in California

With the elderly population of California growing significantly, it is vital to the health of California citizens to have safeguards in place to fight back against elder abuse. The Violent Crimes Unit of California helps protect elders by investigating and prosecuting instances of physical elder abuse, committed by individuals who are employees of long-term care assisted living facilities.

California also utilizes The Facilities Enforcement Team, which takes on the investigation and prosecution of corporate entities, such as nursing homes, or assisted-living facilities that have implemented policies or allow practices that lead to poor quality of care and neglect.

Additionally, California uses a program called Operation Guardians in order to help improve the quality of care given to the elders that reside in the 1,300 skilled nursing facilities in the state. This team works to identify instances of neglect or abuse to recommend for further investigation.

If you believe that a loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse, you can report it to the authorities. In addition to criminal consequences, nursing homes may face civil lawsuits for damages associated with elder abuse and neglect. To discuss the potential for a civil case against a nursing home or long-term care facility, https://premierlegal.org/contact-us/contact our attorneys at The Peck Law Group. We have many years of experience fighting for compensation for those who have been injured by elder abuse or neglect, and we are here to help.