Elder Abuse
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Mediation for elder abuse in CA

As the number of older Californians increases, so do the incidences and allegations of elder abuse. We help parties involved in disputes over elder abuse allegations reach a resolution that both sides can accept, avoiding potentially emotionally charged, time-consuming, and expensive litigation. Mediation allows both sides to control the resolution of the dispute instead of taking the risk of an unfavorable outcome at trial. Contact Steve Mehta for the best Mediation for Elder Abuse in CA.

Elder abuse can include physical, financial, emotional, and sexual abuse; exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Abusers can include the person’s children, other family members, and spouses, as well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health aides, and hospital employees.

Mediation For Elder Abuse In CA
Elder abuse cases are especially emotional for all parties.
One side sees a vulnerable elder being taken advantage of and suffering due to the intentional acts or neglect of a heartless person. Family members may feel guilty about the incident because their choices may have resulted in the elderly family member being exposed to the accused abuser and their failure to protect the family member from abuse.
The other side may feel wrongly accused of actions they would never actually commit. Family members may accuse each other of abuse in order to control the older family member and who may simultaneously benefit from inheritance under estate plans or trusts. Healthcare providers may feel they’ve been unfairly targeted by family members seeking to benefit financially from conditions that are simply the result of a natural aging process or accidents, not abuse or neglect.
The older family member is at the center of this dispute. He or she may be suffering serious, debilitating physical conditions, dementia, and psychiatric disorders. Putting such a person through a potentially arduous and invasive litigation process, especially if family members are on both sides of the dispute, places additional stress and strain on the person at a time when he or she may be least able to handle it.
Many of the claims of elder abuse are brought under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Protection Act, also known as EADACPA or the Elder Abuse Act.
Mediation is a confidential, alternate dispute resolution method in which a neutral third party guides both sides to an acceptable outcome. Time, energy, and expense can be saved when elder abuse cases are resolved fairly with the parties’ consent, as opposed to leaving the outcome up to a judge or jury after a full trial.

Steve Mehta is one of the foremost mediators in California and one of only a few mediators who has experience litigating elder abuse cases from beginning to end. He has lectured nationally on this topic and is routinely considered one of the top mediators for elder abuse in Los Angeles, CA. He is familiar not only with the issues involved in these cases but also with the family and emotional dynamics that come with them.

Steve Mehta has extensive experience with elder abuse cases, both as an attorney and an independent mediator. He is familiar not only with the issues involved in these cases but also with the family and emotional dynamics that come with them. Contact his office today to learn how he can help parties resolve allegations of elder abuse and the harm that resulted.

Sample Cases
Falsified Records & Recurring Infections
Decedent suffered repeated UTIs and aspiration due to inadequate care. Facility allegedly falsified records and failed to prevent recurring infections. Dispute over policy limits and liability.
Fatal Fall and Alleged Failure to Prevent Injury
Patient suffered a preventable fall leading to injury. Allegations of inadequate fall prevention measures and removal of sitter. Plaintiff passed away before mediation. Dispute over elder abuse versus negligence claims.
Internal Bleeding from Improper Medication
Plaintiff suffered excessive internal bleeding from improper administration of medication. Facility allegedly covered up incident and falsified records. Dispute over punitive damages.
Pressure Sores Allegedly Due to Neglected Hygiene & Nutrition
Patient developed severe pressure injuries due to neglect in turning, hydration, and nutrition. Facility allegedly failed to document care and did not update treatment plans, leading to infection and death.
Allegations of Psychotropic Medication Without Consent
Plaintiff was administered psychotropic medications without consent, suffered severe neglect, dehydration, and delayed emergency response, leading to death. Facility cited for regulatory violations.
Severe Burns and Delayed Medical Response
99-year-old plaintiff suffered severe burns from hot tea due to inadequate supervision. Delayed medical response worsened injuries, leading to eventual death.
Wrongful Eviction & Resident-on-Resident Abuse
98-year-old plaintiff with brain injuries and physical ailments allegedly suffered abuse and neglect at defendant’s facility, including lack of assistance, medication errors, poor hygiene, and physical attacks by another resident. Plaintiff was allegedly wrongfully evicted.
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