Los Angeles Wandering Off / Elopement Attorneys
What is Wandering Off / Elopement?
Wandering Off and Elopement involve any form of aimless wandering or walking away of an Elderly Resident who should be under the supervision of the Nursing Home Staff. Two diseases in particular usually provide the atmosphere for a risk of Wandering or Elopements and in return could cause further health problems if the patient is serious injured during their journey away from the facilities.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia are two very tragic diseases that cause a person to act in confusion and sometimes Wander Off into unknown areas. Sometimes it is difficult for a family to personally care for a loved one who suffers from any form of memory affected disease and they are forced to seek help from a Los Angeles Nursing Home.
Sadly, not all Nursing Homes in Los Angeles and all of California are as equipped and professional in the care that they provide and a loved one is still in danger of injury because they are not properly supervised and prevented from Wandering Off. Specific areas that reflect the negligence of the Elderly Care Facility might include:
- A Lack of Alarms on Doors around the hospital
- A lack of Security and Supervision
- An Under Staffed Hospital
- Negligent Nurses or Inattentive Doctor
A failure to prevent Wandering Off or Elopement by the institution providing care to your loved one is considered Negligence according to California Elder Laws. Even devices called Wander Guard’s do not replace the much needed human attention and supervision to prevent the Wandering or Elopement of a sick Elderly Patient suffering from confusion, mental instability, Alzheimer’s, or Dementia.
Los Angeles Wandering Off/ Elopement Lawyers will Help You!
If you are looking for aggressive legal representation with integrity you have come to the right place. Our law firm is made up of a team of four attorneys who pride themselves on their devotion to the law and to our clients. If your loved one has been the victim of Negligent Supervision and has Wandered Off causing fear and emotional stress for you and your family we want to help you.
Call one of our Los Angeles Wandering Off / Elopement Attorneys today at (800) 715-4899. |