We carefully review medical records, care plans, facility logs, staffing levels, and regulatory compliance to identify signs of neglect, abuse, or systemic failures in care. 

We gather and organize medical evidence, witness statements, photographs, and expert evaluations to prove what happened, who is responsible, and the full extent of the harm. 

We seek maximum compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of dignity, and, when appropriate, punitive damages. When litigation is necessary, we are prepared to take the case to trial. 

.What is EADACPA, and why does it matter?

EADACPA is California’s Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. It gives families strong legal rights when a nursing home, assisted living facility, caregiver, or healthcare provider causes harm through neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, abandonment, financial exploitation, or reckless misconduct.
If your loved one was injured because a facility ignored their needs or failed to keep them safe, EADACPA may apply.

Who is protected under this law?

EADACPA protects:
• Elders – anyone in California age 65 or older
• Dependent adults – ages 18–64 with physical, cognitive, or developmental limitations
These protections apply in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory-care units, group homes, rehabilitation centers, adult day programs, and even in private in-home caregiving arrangements.

What types of abuse or neglect does EADACPA cover?

EADACPA covers any form of serious harm caused by a caregiver or facility, including:
• Physical abuse or rough handling
• Repeated falls or unsafe transfers
• Bedsores or pressure ulcers
• Malnutrition or dehydration
• Missed medications or medication mistakes
• Untreated infections or sepsis
• Financial exploitation
• Isolation or emotional abuse
• Failure to provide adequate medical care
If your loved one has unexplained injuries, sudden decline, or repeated hospitalizations, these may be signs of EADACPA-level abuse.

How do I know if what happened is just “a mistake” or something more serious?

A one-time error may be negligence.
But when a facility knows someone needs care and repeatedly fails to provide it, the law considers this reckless neglect.
Examples include:
• Multiple falls due to understaffing
• Pressure ulcers progressing to Stage 3 or 4
• Ignored infections leading to sepsis
• Failure to monitor after a major change in condition
• Medication errors requiring hospitalization
• Altered or falsified charting
• Leaving a dependent adult unattended or unsupervised
If you suspect the facility cut corners or chose convenience over safety, it may qualify as an EADACPA case.

What makes an EADACPA case stronger than a regular negligence case?

EADACPA gives families options that standard negligence laws do not. It allows you to pursue:
• Pain-and-suffering damages
• Enhanced damages for reckless neglect
• Attorney’s fees and litigation costs
• Claims that continue even after the elder passes away
• Accountability against corporations, owners, and facility management—not just staff
This law exists because ordinary negligence rules were not enough to protect vulnerable adults.

What signs should make me worry about elder abuse or neglect?

Common red flags include:
• Bedsores or skin breakdown
• Repeated falls or fractures
• Sudden weight loss
• Poor hygiene
• Missed medications
• Overmedication or sedation
• Infections, sepsis, or avoidable hospitalizations
• Staff refusing to answer questions
• Behavioral changes, fearfulness, or withdrawal
If something feels wrong, it usually is.

How does having a nurse-attorney help with an EADACPA case?

As both an RN and an attorney, Eliza understands:
• How proper care should be delivered
• What wound care, fall prevention, and medication management should look like
• How medical charts reveal neglect
• How staffing shortages cause injuries
• How facilities hide or alter documentation
This medical-legal perspective uncovers the real cause of harm faster and strengthens the evidence in EADACPA cases.

How does Jasinska Law Firm investigate these cases?

We obtain and analyze everything needed to uncover what happened, including:
• Nursing home and hospital records
• Care plans and physician orders
• Medication and treatment logs
• Staffing assignments and schedules
• Incident reports and chart notes
• Photos, wound assessments, and vital-sign trends
• Licensing violations and compliance history
Our investigation identifies contradictions, unsafe patterns, and failures that facilities often try to hide.

How long do I have to file an elder abuse case?

Most California elder abuse and neglect cases must be filed within two years, but deadlines vary depending on the type of harm and the facility involved.
Acting early helps preserve vital evidence.

Do I need medical records before calling you?

No.
You do not need records, proof, or documentation.
We obtain all records directly from the facility and hospitals.

If the facility blames “old age,” does that matter?

Decline is not inevitable.
Many injuries result from poor care—not age.
Bedsores, fractures, dehydration, infections, and sudden decline usually indicate preventable neglect, not “just aging.”

What if my loved one has passed away?

EADACPA allows claims to continue after death through the estate.
You can still pursue answers and accountability.

Need answers?

If you believe your loved one was harmed in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or caregiving setting, we can help. You do not need proof—we will uncover the truth.

Jasinska Law Firm – Elder Abuse & Neglect Attorney
Protecting seniors and dependent adults throughout California.