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National Nursing Home Abuse & Elder Neglect Lawyers
Garcia & Artigliere has been a national leader in nursing home abuse litigation since 1993, dedicated to protecting senior citizens from neglect and exploitation. Our attorneys combine over 150 years of collective experience to secure justice for victims, with a track record of recovering over $3 billion in settlements and verdicts. We specialize in complex elder abuse cases, including physical abuse, medication errors, and delayed stroke treatment, while maintaining a client-first approach with contingency-based representation.Our firm's advocacy has shaped elder abuse legislation and continues to challenge systemic failures in long-term care facilities. With offices in major cities across the U.S., we provide 24/7 support to families seeking accountability for institutional negligence.
Services
Nursing Home Abuse Litigation
Elder Neglect Cases
Physical Abuse Claims
Medication Error Lawsuits
Wrongful Death Claims
Stroke Treatment Delays
Resident-on-Resident Abuse
Elopement Incidents
Elder Financial Exploitation
Federal Nursing Home Regulation Violations
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in elder abuse litigation
- Our attorneys work on contingency with no upfront costs
- We have recovered over $3 billion in settlements and verdicts
- Nationally recognized advocates with a proven track record
- Available 24/7 for clients nationwide
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- MultiMillion Dollar Advocates Forum
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Law Dragon Top 500
What people say
Super friendly
Communicate very well
Fight for what is right
Stand with clients
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Services
Nursing Home Abuse Litigation
Specialized legal representation for victims of physical, emotional, and financial abuse in long-term care facilities. Our attorneys investigate institutional negligence, gather evidence of systemic failures, and pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. With decades of experience, we navigate complex regulations to hold facilities accountable for violating residents' rights.
Elder Neglect Claims
Legal advocacy for seniors suffering from inadequate medical care, hygiene maintenance, and nutrition in assisted living facilities. We document patterns of understaffing, medication mismanagement, and unsanitary conditions to prove institutional liability. Our team works with medical experts to demonstrate how neglect directly caused preventable injuries, infections, or fatal complications.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Representation for families who lost loved ones due to nursing home negligence. We investigate preventable deaths from untreated infections, medication overdoses, and fall-related injuries. Our attorneys prove facilities' failure to meet care standards directly caused fatalities, seeking compensation for funeral expenses, lost companionship, and punitive damages to address systemic violations.
Stroke Treatment Delays
Legal action against healthcare providers for delayed stroke diagnosis and treatment. We demonstrate failure to administer timely tPA therapy or recognize stroke symptoms, proving how treatment delays caused permanent brain damage, paralysis, or death. Our cases focus on emergency room negligence and nursing home failures to monitor high-risk patients.
Resident-on-Resident Abuse
Legal recourse for seniors injured by fellow residents due to inadequate supervision. We prove facilities' failure to implement safety protocols, conduct proper resident screenings, and provide adequate staffing directly led to assaults, sexual abuse, or fatal altercations. Cases focus on understaffing and improper patient placement policies.
People
Stephen M. Garcia
Senior Partner
Recognized elder abuse attorney with 30+ years of experience shaping nursing home regulations. Testified before Congress on elder rights and secured record-breaking settlements, including California's largest EADACPA case. Leads complex class actions against major healthcare chains.
Matthew M. Coman
Partner
Specializes in multi-million-dollar elder abuse verdicts with focus on understaffing litigation. Instrumental in $12M Manor Care class action settlement. Combines trial expertise with policy advocacy to improve long-term care standards nationwide.
Rosalie E. Baladejo
Attorney
Focuses on physical and sexual abuse cases in residential care facilities. Successfully represented victims of elopement incidents and untreated medical emergencies. Advocates for improved staff training protocols through litigation.
David M. Medby
Attorney
Handles complex medication error cases and stroke treatment delays. Works with medical experts to prove causation in cases involving improper drug administration and failure to monitor high-risk patients in nursing homes.
Cara M. Crownover
Of Counsel
Specializes in financial exploitation and guardianship abuse cases. Protects seniors' assets in undue influence claims while pursuing punitive damages against facilities that enable monetary fraud against residents.
Questions
What types of nursing home abuse cases do you handle?
We handle physical abuse, sexual abuse, medication errors, wrongful death, resident-on-resident abuse, and neglect cases involving malnutrition, falls, and untreated medical conditions.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on contingency fees with no upfront costs. You pay nothing unless we win your case, including free initial consultations.
Do you handle cases outside California?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide from offices in Long Beach, Los Angeles, Phoenix, New Orleans, and Louisville, handling multi-state elder abuse litigation.
What is the statute of limitations for elder abuse claims?
Time limits vary by state, typically 1-3 years for personal injury and 2-4 years for financial exploitation. Contact us immediately to preserve evidence and meet filing deadlines.
How do you prove nursing home neglect?
We use medical records, staffing logs, witness testimony, and expert analysis to demonstrate facilities' failure to meet care standards, including understaffing patterns and untreated injuries.
Can families receive compensation for emotional distress?
Yes, our cases pursue damages for mental anguish, loss of companionship, and punitive damages against facilities that knowingly endanger residents through systemic neglect.
