Every day, seniors in Tulare County suffer abuse and neglect at the hands of those entrusted with their care. Our former defense attorneys know how facilities hide the truth — and we use that knowledge to fight for your family.
Tulare County sits in the heart of California's southern San Joaquin Valley — an agricultural heartland and gateway to Sequoia National Park. Home to approximately 475,000 residents, including more than 60,000 seniors aged 65 and older, the county's growing cities of Visalia and Porterville are seeing an increasing demand for elder care services.
With over 20 skilled nursing facilities spread across the county, many rural communities face limited care options. Geographic isolation, workforce shortages, and fewer regulatory inspections in remote areas create conditions where abuse and neglect can go undetected for far too long.
At California Nursing Home Law, attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin have spent decades fighting for elder abuse victims across California — including Tulare County's underserved communities. As former nursing home defense attorneys, they know exactly how facilities try to cover up abuse — and they use that insider knowledge to tear those defenses apart.
Our attorneys represent Tulare County families in all types of nursing home abuse and neglect cases:
If you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Tulare County nursing home or care facility, it is critical to act quickly. Contact the following agencies to file a report:
These organizations provide resources, support, and advocacy for seniors and their families in Tulare County:
California provides some of the strongest legal protections for nursing home residents in the country. Key laws that protect Tulare County seniors include:
Welfare & Institutions Code 15600-15675 — This landmark California statute allows elder abuse victims to recover enhanced damages, including attorney's fees and costs. It covers physical abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, abandonment, isolation, and other forms of mistreatment.
California Penal Code Section 368 — Makes it a felony to inflict unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering on an elder or dependent adult. Violations can result in imprisonment and significant fines.
Health & Safety Code 1599 — Guarantees nursing home residents fundamental rights including dignity, privacy, freedom from abuse, adequate medical care, and the right to voice grievances without retaliation.
Our nursing home abuse attorneys represent families in every city and community across Tulare County, including:
In addition to Tulare County, our elder abuse attorneys represent families throughout Central and Southern California: