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    The thought of a parent, family member or loved one being abused in a nursing home instead of receiving the care they were promised is sickening. Unfortunately, it’s a sad reality.

    According to the World Health Organization, rates of elder abuse are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Two in three staff members acknowledge that they have committed abuse in the past year.

    The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that up to 5 million older Americans are abused every year. They estimate that victims of financial abuse lose at least $36.5 billion annually. The scary part is that the vast majority of elder abuse cases are not reported to the authorities.

    Cohen & Marzban helps clients who have fallen victim to elder abuse to get compensated. If you or a loved one suffered abuse in a nursing home or assisted living facility, we stand ready to help you.

    Why Choose Cohen & Marzban Personal Injury Attorneys?

    Personal injury cases in general and elder abuse cases, in particular, can be complex. Proving that a nursing home abused a patient can be hard. This is especially the case if the victim is unable to speak coherently or has an intellectual or physical disability.

    Using a reputable and experienced nursing home abuse attorney is a must.

    Cohen & Marzban has more than 45 years of experience in personal injury lawsuits, and we have already recovered $2+ billion for our clients. We know the ins and outs of how to manage elder abuse cases while minimizing any stress on the victim.

    Our law firm has earned its reputation as one of the top Los Angeles nursing home abuse attorneys. We don’t get paid unless you get paid!

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    Let us know if you’re unable to travel to our office. We’ll gladly send one of our nursing home abuse lawyers to visit you at home or in hospital, anywhere in Southern California.

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    Bob M. Cohen

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    Bob M. Cohen is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau of Southern California and Silicon Valley and a practicing attorney at Cohen & Marzban Law Corporation.

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    Michael M. Marzban is a California and Nevada lawyer who relentlessly advocates protecting the rights of people who have suffered injuries and damages. 

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    What is elder abuse?

    Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 21212(a) of the California Legislative Information Vehicle Code Section deals with helmets.
    Section 21212(a) states that a person under the age of 18 years shall not operate a bicycle nor ride on a bicycle in a public space as a passenger unless that person is wearing a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.

    The helmet has to meet the standards of either the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), or standards subsequently established by those entities.

    The above requirement also applies to a person who rides on a bicycle while in a restraining seat that is attached to the bicycle or in a trailer towed by the bicycle.

    What are signs of elder abuse?

    The National Institute on Aging identifies the following signs of elder abuse.

    The person:

    • Stops taking part in activities he or she enjoys.
    • Looks messy, with unwashed hair or dirty clothes.
    • Has trouble sleeping.
    • Loses weight for no reason.
    • Becomes withdrawn or acts agitated or violent.
    • Displays signs of trauma, like rocking back and forth.
    • Has unexplained bruises, burns, cuts, or scars.
    • Has broken eyeglasses / frames, or physical signs of punishment or being restrained.
    • Develops bed sores or other preventable conditions.
    • Lacks medical aids (glasses, walker, dentures, hearing aid, medications).
    • Has an eviction notice for unpaid rent, notice of late mortgage, or home eviction.
    • Has hazardous, unsafe, or unclean living conditions.
    • Displays signs of insufficient care or unpaid bills despite adequate financial resources.

    Note: Be aware that the person may suffer abuse at the hands of another resident and not necessarily from the staff of the nursing home or assisted living facility.

    How old is an “elder” under California law?

    Under California Penal Code Section 368 an “elder” is a person who is 65 years of age or older.

    What remedies are there for elders in California?

    The elderly are often the most vulnerable people in our society. The State of California has done a lot to look after the best interests of the elderly.

    The Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (also called the Elder Abuse Act), makes provision for personal injury damages, including damages for pain and suffering for the abuse, abandonment, or neglect of an elderly person.

    Contact a good nursing home abuse lawyer such as Cohen & Marzban for expert advice on how you or a loved one can receive compensation for elder abuse.

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