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The Risk of Infection from Bedsores
Nursing homes need to anticipate the possible complications from bedsores in addition to the most expected consequences such as tenderness and swelling. One dangerous complication from severe bedsores (also called pressure ulcers) is the risk of infections – some of which may be life-threatening. Bedsores occur when the flow of blood to the skin is…
Read MoreSexual Abuse Is More Common in Nursing Homes Than You Think
People who are unable to provide around-the-clock care for their elderly parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or in-law may need to place them into a nursing home. This is usually a very tough decision that requires a lot of thought as you are putting your confidence and trust into a facility and its staff to care…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Acquires $2,200,000 Verdict
Garcia & Artigliere is proud to announce that on September 14, 2023, with partner Matthew M. Coman serving as lead counsel and being assisted by the firm founding partner Stephen M. Garcia, the firm acquired a verdict in Lafayette, Louisiana of $2,200,000 against Defendants LTAC of Louisiana, LLC d/b/a “AMG Specialty Hospital,” and Acadiana Management…
Read More$800,000 Settlement Acquired Against Southern California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly
Garcia & Artigliere lawyers Stephen M. Garcia and Rosalie Baladejo teamed to acquire an $800,000 settlement on behalf of an elderly woman who was allowed to suffer from falls and a fracture in a Southern California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Ms. Baladejo noted, “It is a badge of honor for us to advocate…
Read More$550,000 Settlement Acquired on Behalf of Elderly Man Who Was Allowed to Suffer From Falls and a Fracture in a Southern California Skilled Nursing Facility
Garcia & Artigliere lawyers Stephen M. Garcia and Bill Artigliere teamed to acquire a $550,000 settlement on behalf of an elderly man who was allowed to suffer from falls and a fracture in a Southern California skilled nursing facility. Mr. Garcia noted, “These defendants and their lawyers played the delay game of arbitration, apparently believing…
Read More$700,000 Settlement Reached On Behalf of a 79-Year-Old Woman Who Was Allowed to Develop Avoidable Pressure Injuries in a Southern California Skilled Nursing Facility
With Garcia & Artigliere attorneys Stephen M. Garcia and Rosie Baladejo having secured a priority trial setting date, a $700,000 settlement was reached on behalf of a 79-year-old woman who was allowed to develop avoidable pressure injuries in a Southern California skilled nursing facility. Garcia noted, “It always saddens me when our elders are entrusted…
Read More$1.625 Million Settlement Acquired Against Southern California Residential Care Facility
As trial was nearing, Garcia & Artigliere attorneys Stephen M. Garcia and Bill Artigliere acquired a settlement of $1.625 million against a Southern California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly that allowed an 83-year-old woman to develop a pressure injury on her left hip. Garcia & Artigliere rejected many offers of settlement and, in fact,…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Acquires $800,000 Settlement Against Southern California Skilled Nursing Facility for the Elderly
As trial was nearing, Garcia & Artigliere attorneys Stephen M. Garcia and Bill Artigliere acquired a settlement of $800,000 against a Southern California skilled nursing facility for the elderly that allowed an 82-year-old woman to suffer a fall and fractured hip despite allegedly being cared for as a “high fall risk” resident. Artigliere stated, “The…
Read MoreOrange County Bar Association Honors Garcia & Artigliere as 2023 Law Firm of the Year
Garcia & Artigliere has been named Orange County Bar Association’s (OCBA) 2023 Law Firm of the Year for their longtime support and commitment to the OCBA Charitable Fund and its charities. Over the last six years, Garcia & Artigliere has raised more money for OCBA’s Charitable Fund than any other law firm, consistently giving at…
Read MoreMatthew M. Coman Selected to Inside New Orleans’ Elite Lawyers 2023
Inside New Orleans named Partner Matthew M. Coman to its 2023 Elite Lawyers list for his success obtaining justice on behalf of elderly clients and their families. Coman is a nationally recognized litigator with 24 years of in-depth experience who has tried more than 160 jury trials to verdict in both state and federal courts.…
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