Finding out that a loved one has been mistreated at a nursing home or other type of elder care facility can be a very difficult situation to deal with emotionally.  Guilt and anger might make it difficult for you to deal with the situation properly.  However, to best handle the situation, it is important to first collect yourself and then become your loved one’s number one advocate.  Start first by collecting as many documents, names, and records as possible related to the incidents of mistreatment involving your loved one.

It is very important to collect as many facts as possible related to the alleged mistreatment of an elderly loved one because it will help the elder abuse attorney you are consulting with best assess the situation and figure out the best strategies and tactics to take during litigation.  Further, these facts may eventually be used to prove your case if the case goes to trial or can help lead the attorney to other useful evidence that can be used to prove your case.  Therefore, it is very important to take photographs, collect contact information for those who provided care to your loved one, request medical charts and other medical records, create a simple statement of facts and dates significant to the subject incident, and report the incident to government officials.

Berman & Riedel, LLP is a San Diego based law firm, focused on representing victims of elder abuse and neglect throughout the state of California.  If you would like to speak with a nursing home attorney about any questions or concerns you may have regarding the care an elderly loved one is receiving in a nursing home or other type of elder care facility, call Berman & Riedel, LLP today at (858) 350-8855.  Our staff will happily provide you and your family with an initial free consultation to discuss with you the rights you and your family may have under California and federal law.  To learn more about Berman & Riedel, LLP, visit the firm’s main website at www.preventelderabuse.com.