Focused on one cause.
The people we represent come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common: their loved one was a victim of elder abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
Dudensing Law has literally written the book on elder abuse litigation. Get a free consultation with Dudensing Law now.
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Edward “Ed” Dudensing
Founder & Lead Trial Counsel
More than 50 trials to verdict -
Matt Chisholm
20+ years as Deputy District Attorney
More than 70 trials to verdict, including 16 homicide trials
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Jay Renneisen
30 Year Litigation Attorney
Second chair in all major Dudensing Law verdicts -
Stephanie Johnson
10+ years exclusively managing elder abuse litigation matters
Be strong.
No other elder abuse attorney currently practicing in the United States has
more than one eight-figure elder abuse verdict. Ed Dudensing has three.
About Juries And The Verdicts They Render
“The jury system is one of the most effective institutions of a democratic government. It places the real direction of society in the hands of the governed.”
Alexis de Tocqueville
“The jury is the conscience of the community.”
Judge Alvin Rubin
It would be hard to overstate the importance of jurors in our system of democracy, especially when it comes cases involving the neglect of an elder. Cases of elder neglect by skilled nursing and assisted living facilities are rarely if ever criminally prosecuted. Regulatory enforcement of severe violations almost never leads to the type of seven or eight figure fines that can actually deter wrongdoing. Thus, it is up to the civil litigation system alone to seek justice in a way that will deter future wrongdoing. In the civil justice system, jurors made of citizens like you and me, are the ultimate deciders. They have the power to do what seemingly no one else either can or will do – to make sure that corporations who focus on profits over the protection of elders are held accountable in a way that will stop them from repeating their conduct. This tried and true approach has existed since the beginning of our great nation. All jurors who make the significant sacrifice of jury service should be applauded by all of us.
The greatest fear of elder care defendants and their insurance companies is to suffer a large, public jury verdict. This is why verdicts matter.
‘Engaged in abusive chemical restraint practices… because it was dangerously understaffed’ and had numerous other systemic failures while failing to remedy the problem.
‘Overwhelming… devastatingly powerful’ evidence of chronic understaffing, lax documentation practices, and corporate greed.
What Is Elder Abuse?
The signs of elder neglect and abuse are not always obvious. They include, but are not limited to:
- Pressure sores
- Falls
- Dehydration and malnutrition
- Sexual or physical abuse
- Infections
- Failure to address changes of condition
View more information on what constitutes elder abuse. If you suspect your loved one has been the victim of elder abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility, schedule a free consultation with a California elder abuse attorney today.
Assisted Living Abuse & Rehab Facility Abuse: Growing Concerns in California
Assisted living facilities are designed to provide a safe and supportive living environment for those who need help with daily tasks but still maintain a level of independence. However, the unfortunate reality is that elder abuse and neglect are widespread in these facilities, with tens of thousands of residents falling victim to mistreatment.
So-called “Rehab” facilities – which often market themselves as short-term solutions for recovery from injury or illness – are subject to the same laws and regulations as nursing homes. However, many of these facilities prioritize profit over proper care, exposing vulnerable patients to abuse and neglect.
View more information on assisted living abuse, or rehab facility abuse.