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Lawndale, California

Welcome to the Lawndale, California, website for Yeroushalmi Law, a California law firm specializing in elder abuse and neglect taking place in nursing homes. Our team of nursing home neglect attorneys is dedicated to protecting the elderly from abuses to which they may be subjected in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities throughout the State of California. We hope that this website will serve as a resource to Lawndale residents, helping you choose the best nursing home for your loved ones and keep you informed about some of the most important topics related to keeping your loved one healthy and safe while they reside in a nursing facility.

Incorporated in 1959, Lawndale is located in the South Bay region of the Greater Los Angeles Area. It is bordered by Redondo Beach to the west, Hawthorne to the north, Torrance to the south, and Alondra Park to the east. As of 2021, Lawndale is home to 31,121 people. Originally known as a “bedroom community” from which residents would commute daily to other cities for their jobs, Lawndale has since grown into a tourist attraction after its “Beautify Lawndale” urban renewal project. Lawndale currently has several skilled nursing facilities.

At Yeroushalmi Law, we understand the importance of choosing a quality long-term healthcare facility for yourself or your loved one. When choosing a nursing home, it is important to ensure that the nursing home is not understaffed, but rather is equipped with adequate nursing personnel who are able to provide the highest quality of care. Under California state law, skilled nursing facilities are required to provide a minimum of 3.5 nursing hours per patient per day. However, 3.5 hours is just the minimum requirement. Many patients require more hours of quality care based on their specific health needs. It becomes highly difficult for understaffed nursing homes to identify the problems that their residents may have, and as a result, falls, pressure ulcers, infections, and other similar injuries that are preventable become much more prevalent.

Unfortunately, understaffing is a very common problem in many nursing homes. A recent survey found that on average, patients received only 3.17 nursing hours per day. Another study conducted by the Health Service Research Journal found that 46 percent of medical homes fail to meet national standards in quality of care in order to even classify them as medical homes.

These issues can often be compounded by high turnover rates and staffing instability, meaning that the vulnerable elderly populations in nursing homes are constantly subjected to dealing with new staff members who are unknown to them and who are not already familiar with their charts and needs. It is easier for mistakes to be made in professional settings that suffer from high turnover rates, as it takes time for new employees to be trained and especially to build rapport with residents. A high quality nursing facility will invest in retaining skilled and high caliber staff members, operating with the understanding that an investment in its staff is an investment in its residents and their wellbeing.

With such a prevalence of understaffing in California nursing homes today, it is important to understand the risks that understaffing presents to elderly patients and to have an experienced attorney on your side in the event that you or your loved one suffers injuries related to poor quality care in an assisted living facility or nursing home.

If your loved one has suffered injuries due to inadequate staffing, please contact us today to see how we can help secure your loved one's rights and fight for justice on your behalf. Companies that understaff their nursing facilities are aware that in doing so, they are jeopardizing the health and safety of their patients; help us hold them accountable and make the world safer for innocent elders and dependent adults.


Client Reviews
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Excellent staff and the epitome of genuine, honest, and beyond helpful. I was lost and running out of time until I found Yeroushalmi law office. I am beyond grateful and had the pleasure of working with such amazing people who look out for your best interest. Anonymous review
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Ben Yeroushalmi accepted my case with much understanding and patience. He went above and beyond with the defense lawyers to reach a fair settlement. He explained the complete case process (as I had never filed a case with anyone) Ben kept my sister and I notified of every email or correspondence he had with the opposing council. Gloria
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Ben is an outstanding litigator, and human being. He took on our case, as if it was his own. He paid close attention to details. His guidance was invaluable. He was very clear and concise, in explaining all potential scenarios to us. He spoke eloquently, and straight to the point at all times. Ben is a true professional, with a passion for his craft. Anonymous review
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I had a heartfelt and memorable experience with Ben , very genuine and I can tell he loves what he does. His determination shows beautifully and it is amazing. In my opinion it is very rare you find people who love what they're doing and it shows. Not wanting to get religious on an review but, God introduced me to Ben for a reason. Summer
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Ben was wonderful. He took our case when no one else was interested or wanted way to much money. We would highly recommend Ben because he really listens and takes your situation into consideration. We settled our case and we were only unhappy with one thing and that was the confidentiality clause but that was not Ben's fault it came with the deal. June
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All around GREAT experienced under the circumstances. Special thanks to Devon Wright she did exceptional work for our case. Anonymous review
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Mr Yeroushalmi was our lawyer for a case involving my mother who was a victim of elderly abuse while in a nursing home. He and his team did an excellent job. My mother was able to live comfortably for the remaining years of her life due to the results of our case. I highly recommend Mr Ben Yeroushalmi. Danny
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Mr. Yeroushalmi had provided his legal services for my father's medical injury case. Through mr. Yeroushlmi's excellent services, my family could make informed decisions during the entire course of legal proceedings. Thanks for the professional and responsive services. I strongly recommend Mr. Yeroushimi as your legal advisior. He is the one you can rely on. Thanks. Samuel
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Mr. Yeroushalmi provide excellent representation After my husband passed away from complications due to Alzheimer's. It was a complex case and I was always informed of the progression of the case. The office staff offers the personal touch and patience with my constant phone calls and questions. I highly recommend Ben and his staff if you are looking for an aggressive attorney with high ethics and great attention to details. Terry
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