$3M Jury Verdict Secured in Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against a Kentucky Skilled Nursing Home
Garcia & Artigliere elder abuse attorneys Stephen M. Garcia and Matthew M. Coman obtained a nearly $3.1 million jury verdict on behalf of Linda Elias, an elderly woman who suffered significant injuries while admitted to the Parkway Extended Care skilled nursing facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Ms. Elias entered Parkway with a fractured hip, spinal compression…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Has Filed a Class Action Lawsuit Against Seven Louisiana Nursing Homes Relating to Hurricane Ida
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Matthew Coman of the elder abuse law firm Garcia & Artigliere has filed a class action lawsuit in Orleans Parish Court entitled LOUISIANA HEALTH CARE CONSULTANTS, LLC ET AL CASE NUMBER 2021-07316 against seven Louisiana nursing homes, their Management Company and owner on behalf of the victims and their families alleging…
Read MoreHow to Investigate Nursing Home Abuse
Deciding to admit your elderly loved one to a nursing home isn’t an easy task. After painstakingly mulling over the options, you chose a nursing home facility that promised to give them the best care and attention. However, what happens when you suspect that your loved one isn’t being cared for properly? Unfortunately, nursing home…
Read MoreAttorney Garcia Named in 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Every year, Lawdragon – one of the most respected legal media organizations in the country – compiles a list of the top attorneys in the U.S. plaintiff bar, publishing those names in the annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide. At Garcia & Artigliere, we’re pleased to announce that our senior partner Stephen Garcia…
Read MoreWho’s More at Risk of Elder Abuse?
While elder abuse affects swaths of seniors across the country, there are certain individuals who are more at risk of being targeted for abuse. Learn who these individuals are and how you can protect your elderly relatives if they fall into this category. HIGHER RISK FACTORS FOR ELDER ABUSE Elder abuse involves a single or repeated act…
Read MoreAttorney Stephen Garcia Featured in Lawdragon’s “Lawyer Limelight”
As one of the most respected legal media companies in the country, Lawdragon publishes comprehensive annual legal guides and editorial features to highlight top attorneys. At Garcia & Artigliere, we’re delighted to share that our senior partner Stephen Garcia has once again been featured in an article for Lawdragon’s “Lawyer Limelight” series, in honor of his groundbreaking…
Read MoreCan You Prevent Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse is a heinous crime that impacts millions of seniors every year. In fact, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse, approximately 10% of elders have experienced some form of abuse. Given the prevalence of elder abuse, many family members want to know what they can do to protect their loved ones in their…
Read MoreReporting Nursing Home Abuse
The abuse or neglect of an elder in a nursing home cannot be tolerated. This is a heinous crime for which perpetrators must be held accountable. Learn how to identify and report nursing home abuse. WARNING SIGNS OF NURSING HOME ABUSE The vast majority of nursing home abuse crimes go unreported, either due to the…
Read MoreEsteemed Elder Abuse Firm Garcia & Artigliere Files Charges Against Shoreline Healthcare Center
Known for their vigorous work defending elders against negligent or otherwise abusive parties, Garcia & Artigliere has filed a new suit against Shoreline Healthcare Center of Long Beach, CA. The brief alleges a patient faced neglect and withholding of care during her stay, which resulted in her death. Filed by her survivors, the suit looks…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Files Dependent Adult Abuse Claim Against Gretchen Manor
Under California health laws, non-medical residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) are obligated to provide a humane housing situation for dependent adults – and to refrain from accepting residents who require a higher level of medical care than they can offer. At Garcia & Artigliere, we’re currently representing the family of a woman who…
Read MoreHow to Select a Good Nursing Home
The nursing home you select for your elderly loved one will have a great impact on their health and happiness. You’ll want to tour facilities thoroughly and choose one that has high-quality amenities and services. In this guide, we’ll walk you through some tips for selecting a good nursing home. WHAT MAKES A GOOD NURSING…
Read MoreIdentifying Financial Abuse of a Senior
Nursing home abuse takes many different forms. One form that many may not be familiar with is financial abuse. The evidence of financial abuse can be subtle and difficult to detect, yet it can have devastating consequences on an elderly person’s stability and independence. Learn how to identify and report the financial abuse of an elderly person.…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Files Suit Against Unlicensed Nursing Home Owner for Gross Mismanagement
A license denial was not enough to keep defendant Shlomo Rechnitz from guiding the operations California skilled nursing facilities including the Healthcare Center of Bella Vista. His management choices have raised concerns among more than one party: The facility has already faced lawsuits alleging understaffing, and in 2018 received 2 DPH enforcement actions (most nursing…
Read MoreAttorneys Stephen M. Garcia and William Artigliere Selected as 2020 Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that our firm partners, Attorney Stephen M. Garcia and Attorney William Artigliere, were chosen for the 2020 Super Lawyers awards! Super Lawyers is a legal recognition organization that honors the top attorneys in the United States. To be considered for the awards, lawyers can be nominated by their peers, identified…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Nursing Home Neglect
When people think of nursing home abuse, they may picture physical and psychological trauma. While these are terrible forms of abuse, there is another, lesser-known form of abuse that can cause just as much damage to an elderly person. Nursing home neglect is the intentional or unintentional withholding of the necessities of life from an…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Files Suit Against Plum Healthcare Group, LLC for Alleged Neglect and Abuse Leading to Stage IV Pressure Sore
When a partially paralyzed 72-year-old woman was admitted to the Trellis Chino facility for care and rehabilitation, its staff allegedly left her in bed while she deteriorated physically and neurologically. In June of 2019, at the age of 72, a woman lost her ability to feel and move her legs. She was then treated at…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Represents Family of 65-Year-Old Cancer Patient in Wrongful Death Suit and Survival Claim
The firm’s lawsuit, filed in CA Superior Court, alleges neglect at Hawthorne Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP led to the catastrophic hip injury and death of a 65-year-old man with esophageal cancer. In December of 2018, a 65-year old man was hospitalized at Providence Little Company of Mary (LCOM) Torrance for stage IV cancer of…
Read MoreGarcia & Artigliere Files Suit Against Caleo Bay Alzheimer’s Special Care Center After Resident Alleges Assault & Battery
Garcia & Artigliere has filed a case against Caleo Bay Alzheimer’s Special Care Center (“Caleo Bay”) and its management team alleging unlawful practices that include withholding care and failing to maintain a safe environment within their facility. The suit is being brought on behalf of a deceased resident who spent roughly three years at Caleo…
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