Welcome to the San Mateo Nursing Home Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect site of Young & Wallin. If you believe that you or your loved has suffered nursing home abuse, nursing home neglect or has even died because of elder abuse, the San Mateo Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyers of Young & Wallin can help. We can provide you with the skills you need to ensure that the guilty will be held accountable for their actions. The founding partner of Young & Wallin, Michael Young, is a former nursing home defense lawyer and he has the skills to insure that you or your loved one receives the compensation deserved and that the guilty are held accountable. As experts in nursing home abuse law, the Law Firm of Young & Wallin is committed to ensuring that San Mateo senior citizens receive only quality care in long-term care facilities by taking swift legal action against negligent nursing home facilities. We offer free initial consultations. Please contact us today for yours! Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Helpful Links Following are some helpful links for seniors and their families regarding to nursing home abuse and neglect. These links are intended to help victims and their families with the information they need to report nursing home abuse and neglect. Reporting Elder Abuse
San Mateo Ombudsman Office The San Mateo Ombudsman office conducts investigations into complaints of nursing home abuse and neglect. Statewide Listing of Ombudsman Offices Department of Health Services Licensing and Certification Office When a nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect complaint is filed, the Department of Health Services Licensing and Certification office conducts investigations generally within ten days. In emergency situations, investigations may be conducted in as little as 24 hours. San Mateo Police Department The San Mateo Police Departments protects San Mateo conducts investigations into severe cases of nursing home abuse (i.e., sexual assault, severe lacerations, burns, etc.), and can help arrange for victims to receive the care they deserve. Adult Protective Services San Mateo’s Adult Protective Services investigate situations where seniors and vulnerable adults have been subjected to, or at risk of, abuse, exploitation, or neglect. California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) CANHR helps nursing home abuse and neglect victims with the filing of a nursing home abuse or neglect complaint in San Mateo. In addition, CANHR provides information regarding elder abuse including fact sheets. California Department of Aging (CDA) The CDA offers advice, information, and counseling services for seniors and their families. National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) NCEA offers statistical information about elder abuse and serves as a national resource center for abused and/or neglected seniors. San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office The County of San MateoSenior Advocacy Groups
National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) NCCNHR advocate nationwide for quality long-term care of seniors and vulnerable adults. NCCNHR provides information on elder abuse and elder care. Elder Angels, Inc. As an advocacy group against financial elder abuse, Elder Angels offers information with regard to elder financial abuse, fraud, and scams and provides support services to victims and their families. California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) CANHR offers information on San Mateo nursing homes, including compliant, citation, and financial data. In addition, CANHR helps seniors and their families locate quality nursing homes throughout the state of California.Information on Elder Abuse and Neglect
The Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL) The CCAL offers information on assisted living and assisted living facilities. Helpguide Helpguide offers a vast amount of information on elder abuse. It provides an overview of the signs, symptoms and causes of elder abuse. Wikipedi Wikipedia provides information and statistics on elder abuse.Should you find that you need legal assistance, please contact the San Mateo Nursing Home Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys at Young & Wallin! Our nursing home abuse attorneys seek to prevent the victimization of seniors throughout San Mateo County including, Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, and Woodside