How Can You Reduce Your Elderly Loved One’s Risk of a Fall?
It is no secret that elderly individuals are prone to falls. While young adults have the ability to get back up, recover quickly, and return to their daily lives, elderly people usually do not have this same luck. In fact, falls are one of the top causes of deaths among elderly individuals. It may be…
Read More$700,000 Settlement For An Elderly Client
Garcia & Artigliere lawyers Stephen M. Garcia and William Artigliere were proud to have achieved an $700,000.00 settlement as the trial date was imminent for an elderly client from a Southern California skilled nursing facility for the elderly which allowed the Plaintiff to develop avoidable pressure injuries. Stephen Garcia commented, “time and again these facilities…
Read More$800,000 Settlement For An Elderly Client
Garcia & Artigliere lawyers Stephen M. Garcia and David Medby were proud to have achieved an $800,000.00 settlement elderly client from a Southern California residential care facility for the elderly which allowed the Plaintiff to suffer repeated falls without referral to the required level of care for the Plaintiff. David Medby commented, “these residential care…
Read MoreCan I Put a “Nanny Cam” in My Loved One’s Room at a Nursing Home?
When your elderly family member needs to live in a nursing home, you most likely put a tremendous amount of thought and consideration into this decision. You are trusting that the facility will take care of your loved one’s health and safety exactly as you would. Unfortunately, elder abuse in nursing homes is on the…
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 MoreHow Do I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against a Nursing Home?
When one of your close elderly loved ones dies at a nursing home and you believe negligent behavior is a factor, you and your family may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The reason for this is because you and your family placed your trust in the nursing home and were counting on…
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 MoreWhat You Should Know About Ischemic Stroke
Unfortunately, strokes are very common in the United States. Therefore, doctors and nurses should be prepared and ready to handle and provide the necessary care for patients experiencing a stroke. However, if an individual does not receive the immediate diagnosis and care that they need, there is a high chance that they will suffer long-term…
Read MoreWhat Does the Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s Office Do?
If an elderly person you love and are related to is being abused, you may be looking for governmental resources that can possibly help you out. While there are several of them, some seem to be more beneficial than others. In addition, most facilities and organizations focus on different things, meaning that one organization may…
Read MoreSteps to Take if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is a distressing fact of life that affects much of our vulnerable elder population. If you suspect that a loved one is experiencing nursing home abuse, it is crucial to take immediate and appropriate action to ensure their safety and well-being. This guide outlines the steps you should take if you suspect…
Read MoreHow Does tPA Work for Ischemic Strokes?
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a medication used in the treatment of ischemic strokes, which occur when a blockage, typically a blood clot, obstructs blood flow to a part of the brain. tPA is a clot-busting drug that works by promoting the dissolution of the clot, thereby restoring blood flow to the affected area of…
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 MoreHow to Choose a Safe and Reliable Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a difficult and important decision that requires careful consideration. Your family member’s well-being, safety, and quality of life depend on the choice you make. And, with reports of nursing home abuse and neglect rising, it is crucial to conduct thorough research to ensure you choose a…
Read MoreCourier Journal Covers Garcia & Artigliere’s Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Two Kentucky Nursing Homes
Louisville-based Courier Journal published an article detailing two class action lawsuits filed by Garcia & Artigliere in Kentucky against a nursing home and a health and rehab center and their owner. The lawsuits allege that the facilities profited from systematically and knowingly understaffing the facility – a direct violation of Kentucky and federal law. “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.…
Read MoreStephen Garcia Ranked in Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2023 List
Senior Partner Stephen Garcia was selected to Los Angeles Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys 2023 list for protecting the interests of the elderly in thousands of elder abuse and nursing home neglect cases. To date, his efforts have resulted in over $3 billion in results. For nearly four decades, Garcia has…
Read MoreClass Action Lawsuit Filed Against Kentucky-based Hazard Nursing Home, Inc. for Knowingly Understaffing the Facility
Garcia & Artigliere filed a class action lawsuit against Hazard Nursing Home, Inc. and its owner Terry Forcht, for allegedly profiting from systematically and knowingly understaffing the facility – a direct violation of Kentucky and federal law. From 2019 to 2021, an analysis of publicly available data reported by the facility showed the residents received…
Read MoreClass Action Lawsuit Filed Against KY Health & Rehab Center for Knowingly Understaffing the Facility
Garcia & Artigliere filed a class action lawsuit against Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center and its owner Terry Forcht for allegedly profiting from systematically and knowingly understaffing the facility – a direct violation of Kentucky and federal law. The facility was found to have provided an average of 56% less registered nurses than required and…
Read MoreClass Action Lawsuit Filed Against Sunnyside Nursing Center in Torrance, California for Understaffing and Illegal Siphoning of Funds
Garcia & Artigliere filed a class action lawsuit against California-based nursing home Sunnyside Nursing Center for allegedly failing to employ an adequate number of staff to provide care to those living at the facility and siphoning off required funds for resident care for their own profit. These issues were not only directly harmful to the…
Read MoreStephen Garcia Featured in National Trial Lawyers’ Trial Lawyer Magazine
Senior Partner Stephen Garcia was featured in the National Trial Lawyers’ Trial Lawyer Magazine, giving insight into his life and his career, which spans from his fantasy job as a pro surfer to his proudest moment as a trial lawyer: winning his first elder abuse case in 1991. The publication also highlights his most notable…
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