IHSS Neglect cases – legal implications

Regardless of whether the case is criminal or civil, there must be proof that the caregiver was negligent and that the negligence was what caused the patient to become ill. Whether the caregiver was a family member or an IHSS provider or both will play a role in the case. What training did they receive, Read More...

IHSS Neglect Case Review and Analysis

  What if there is a delay in care and the patient is taken to the emergency department severely ill?   When does the culpability of their illness fall on the IHSS caregiver or family members?   I have had two recent cases asking just that question: In both cases, the issue was that pressure ulcers Read More...

Neglect by IHSS Providers for Elderly/Disabled

Care provided in home for elderly and dependent people is often through a governmental program called IHSS or similar. For a description of the care provided and what tasks are permitted by these caregivers check out our blog post here. Read More...

Can you strangle someone and not leave a mark?

There may be absolutely no outward physical sign of the strangulation. Approximately 50% of documented cases exhibit no visible injury. An additional 35% have injuries that are too minor to photograph. (Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, 2014) Therefore the absence of physical signs of strangulation does not exclude the event. This often means that the medical care is delivered and the legal case is built, solely on the subjective symptoms of the victim. When there are physical signs of strangulation, they are commonly non-specific and may be caused by a number of conditions or other trauma. Read More...