Los Angeles Elder Abuse Lawyer

Measured by jury verdicts, Dudensing Law is the most successful trial attorney in the State of California, including the greater Los Angeles region, when it comes to representing victims of elder abuse abuse in nursing homes and assisted facilities.

Two Top 20 Elder Abuse
Verdicts in the Country

Top Assisted Living
Verdict in the Country

2nd, 3rd and 4th Highest
Elder Abuse Verdicts In California

Over $100,000,000 Awarded in Elder Abuse Verdicts

Dudensing Law
(310) 758-9530 • 1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 200 • Los Angeles, California 90067

Los Angeles Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Abuse Lawyer

Schedule a free consultation with a Los Angeles nursing home abuse attorney. Dedicated exclusively to representing victims of elder abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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Dudensing Law
(310) 758-9530 • 1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 200 • Los Angeles, California 90067

We are Dedicated Exclusively to Representing Victims of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities.

Most elder abuse lawyers in Los Angeles have multiple specialty areas. Very few are focused solely on representing victims of abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Former Deputy District Attorney Ed Dudensing is a dedicated nursing home and assisted living facility abuse lawyer in Los Angeles, and the only elder abuse attorney with a consistent track record of landmark results at the local, state, and national levels.

No other currently practicing attorney in the United States has more than one eight-figure elder abuse verdict.

Mr. Dudensing has three.

Strong on Verdicts, Unrivaled in Settlements

A large public jury verdict is what facilities responsible for elder abuse are most afraid of.

And, although most nursing home and assisted living facility abuse cases don’t go to trial, your attorney’s history of verdicts still matters. Verdicts demonstrate the ability to win in court, which strengthens your position during settlement negotiations.

Talk to A Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in LA

We understand how hard it is to learn that a loved one has been abused or neglected. We have seen how painful the consequences can be, and we have the expertise and experience to provide you with the best legal representation available.

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Dudensing Law
(310) 758-9530 • 1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 200 • Los Angeles, California 90067

Standing Up to Corporate Perpetrators of Nursing Home and Assisted Living Abuse

Our nursing home and assisted living attorneys have seen firsthand what happens when powerful corporations fail vulnerable people by putting profits before care. Our work has helped expose serious flaws in the profit-first elder care system, including inadequate training and understaffing.

The business model adopted by many corporate-owned nursing homes and assisted living facilities fails to provide the level of care families expect and deserve for their loved ones. Regulations are not keeping up with the rapid increase in facilities that lack the expertise to provide 24/7 care and timely medical interventions.

Elder abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is unacceptable. In Los Angeles, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are bound by law to uphold certain minimum living standards and prevent neglect and abuse. Those who violate the laws intended to protect our most vulnerable citizens must be held accountable.

At Dudensing Law, we take on the corporate owners of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Los Angeles and across California. We discourage profit-first business practices and punish perpetrators of abuse.

See How We Get Results

Dudensing Law
(310) 758-9530 • 1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 200 • Los Angeles, California 90067

Nursing Home Abuse:
An Invisible Epidemic

Due to massive underreporting, the official statistics on nursing home abuse do not come close to representing the true scale of the problem. According to Department of Justice figures, for every incident of reported abuse, 20 go unreported.

The available data is alarming enough. More than 40% of nursing home residents have reported some type of abuse.

Part of our mission at Dudensing Law is to expose the full extent of the elder abuse crisis taking place in Los Angeles, in California, and across the United States. We believe this is an urgent issue that must be addressed.

Dudensing Law
(310) 758-9530 • 1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 200 • Los Angeles, California 90067

What Is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse includes, but is not limited to:

  • Neglect such as the failure to ensure each resident is free from pressure sores, does not suffer falls, is adequately hydrated, is adequately nourished, and does not suffer a change of condition that is not promptly addressed
  • Being treated without proper dignity and in a manner that fails to ensure that the resident attains and maintains his/her highest level of well-being
  • Physical abuse such as pushing, shoving, hitting, and other physical contact that can cause injury
  • Emotional abuse such as threats, humiliation, verbal assaults or isolation from loved ones
  • Sexual 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 Los Angeles elder abuse attorney today.

How Do I Know if My
Loved One is a Victim of Abuse?

If you have a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, it’s imperative that you know how to spot common indicators of neglect and abuse:

  • Unexplained bruises, burns, scars, welts, broken bones, or other injuries
  • Bed sores or other preventable conditions
  • Malnutrition or dehydration
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Agitation or anxiety
  • Violent behavior
  • Defensiveness
  • Depression
  • Non-responsiveness
  • Emotional or physical withdrawal
  • Unexplained weight loss

If any of these warning signs sound familiar to you, a nursing home abuse lawyer can help you navigate the law and find out if you have a case.

How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Los Angeles

If you suspect or witness nursing home abuse and believe there is an immediate danger or health risk, call 911 or local law enforcement for emergency assistance. Swift action is essential to prevent further harm.

For non-emergency situations, there are a number of LA-based resources that can help you.

To report elder abuse:

  • Submit a form to LA County’s Adult Protective Services, which responds on a 24/7 basis
  • Call the LA County Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-877-477-3646 or visit their website for additional resources

Your local Long Term Care Ombudsman can advocate on behalf of the resident and lodge complaints through official channels. For urgent concerns, call the 24/7 crisis center at 1-800-231-4024.

You can file a complaint any Los Angeles facility licensed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) – including nursing homes and assisted living facilities – by contacting the CDPH directly:

Anyone can file a complaint with the CDPH, not just relatives or residents

For further help with elder care and elder abuse reporting:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
1-800-633-4227 (toll-free)
1-877-486-2048 (TTY/toll-free)
https://www.medicare.gov/ 

Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116 (toll-free)
https://eldercare.acl.gov

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
1-202-872-0888
www.n4a.org

Schedule a Free Consultation with an Elder Abuse Lawyer in Los Angeles, CA

If you or a family member or loved one has been the victim of elder abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility in Los Angeles, contact us to schedule a free consultation.

We have the expertise, experience, and dedication to take on the perpetrators of abuse.

We are focused on one cause: representing victims of elder abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

We will do whatever it takes to hold those in power accountable.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Dudensing Law
(310) 758-9530 • 1901 Avenue Of The Stars, Suite 200 • Los Angeles, California 90067