Elder Abuse in Southern California

Written by Adam Peck Category: Uncategorized March 7th, 2019 2 min read

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.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

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.