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California elder abuse lawyers
If a loved one was harmed by abuse or neglect in California, an experienced elder abuse attorney can help you understand your options and pursue accountability.
A California elder abuse lawyer can investigate what happened, gather evidence, and pursue compensation for medical costs, pain and suffering, or wrongful death. Most offer a free case review and work on acontingency fee.
How to report elder abuse in California
If an older adult is being harmed, you can report it to the state — you do not need proof, and reports can be made anonymously. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
- Report abuse — California Department of Social Services (CDSS) — Adult Protective Services. Call 1-833-401-0832. How to report ↗
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman — for nursing-home and assisted-living complaints in California. Call 1-800-231-4024. Ombudsman program ↗
2 years for personal injury claims (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). Deadlines vary by the type of claim and the facts of your case, and some can be shorter — confirm your exact deadline with a California attorney as soon as possible. Source ↗
We help families find elder-abuse and nursing-home attorneys across California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento.
How a California elder abuse lawyer can help
- Review your situation for free and tell you whether you may have a claim
- Investigate the facility or caregiver and gather medical and facility records
- File within California's legal deadline and handle all communication
- Pursue compensation for medical costs, suffering, and wrongful death
What to look for
- Focus on elder abuse and nursing-home cases (not general practice)
- A free consultation and contingency-fee terms — no cost unless they win
- A track record with cases like yours and the resources to see it through
elderabuse.help is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We help families connect with independent California attorneys and advocacy resources. Contacting a lawyer through this site does not create an attorney–client relationship. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
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