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Nursing home cases we handle
- Bed sores and pressure injuries
- Falls, broken hips and head injuries
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect: dehydration, malnutrition, residents left soiled or unattended
- Physical abuse by staff or by another resident
- Medication errors
- Wrongful death after neglect or abuse
Who handles your case
Michael Shemtoub founded Beverly Law in 2008 and has been licensed to practice law in California since 2007. He earned his law degree at UC Hastings, is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Central and Northern Districts of California, and has tried cases to verdict. As the firm’s managing attorney, he oversees its nursing home and elder abuse cases.
How a nursing home case works
- Free review. We read the facility’s inspection record with you and listen to what happened.
- Records. We request the chart, the care plans and assessments, turning and repositioning logs, incident reports, staffing records and the CDPH complaint file.
- Experts. Nurses, wound care and geriatric physicians review the records against the standard of care.
- The claim. Negligence and, when the neglect or abuse was reckless, an elder abuse claim under Welfare and Institutions Code section 15657, which allows added remedies, including attorney fees. Wrongful death claims are brought by the family when a resident dies.
- Resolution. Most cases settle; when a facility will not pay fairly, we try the case.
Check the nursing home’s record first
Every Los Angeles County skilled nursing facility has a page in this section with its state citations, federal inspection findings, complaint history and sexual abuse reports, each linked to the government record: Los Angeles County nursing home records. How to read Cal Health Find.
Free nursing home case review
We read the inspection record and the chart with you and tell you plainly whether there is a case. You pay no fees and no costs unless we win.
Questions families ask
Can you sue a nursing home for neglect in California?
Yes. A resident, or the family after a death, can bring negligence and wrongful death claims, and an elder abuse claim when the neglect or abuse was reckless, oppressive, fraudulent or malicious. The facility’s inspection record and the resident’s chart are usually the core evidence.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Whatever you have: the facility name, dates, photos of injuries, discharge papers, and the names of staff you spoke with. We can request the chart and the inspection file ourselves.
How much does a nursing home abuse lawyer cost?
Beverly Law takes nursing home cases on contingency: the consultation is free and you owe no attorney fees and no costs unless we recover money for you.
Do I need a lawyer to report nursing home abuse?
No. Anyone can report abuse to CDPH, the long-term care ombudsman or police. A lawyer helps if you want the facility held financially responsible, and can preserve the chart, staffing records and video before they are lost.
How long do I have to file a nursing home claim in California?
It depends on the claim. Some negligence claims against health care providers must be filed within one year of discovering the injury; elder abuse and wrongful death claims generally allow two years. Talk to a lawyer as soon as you can.
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Related pages
Bed sores and pressure injuries · Falls, broken hips and head injuries · Sexual abuse · Los Angeles County nursing homes
Important: This page reports findings from public records of the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A citation or deficiency is a regulatory finding by a government agency; it is not a court judgment and not proof of civil or criminal liability. Criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Lawsuit allegations are claims, not findings. This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Beverly Law. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Data as of: October 30, 2026. Methodology and corrections.