Garcia & Coman, Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse Lawyers - Long Beach, CA
Garcia and Coman is a nationally renowned elder abuse and nursing home neglect law firm headquartered in Long Beach, with over three decades of trial experience and more than $3 billion recovered for vulnerable seniors and grieving families.
Dedicated Nursing Home Abuse and Elder Neglect Litigators in Long Beach
Placing an aging parent or loved one into a residential care facility or skilled nursing home is among the most difficult decisions a family can make. Families place immense trust in these healthcare institutions, expecting dignity, vigilant care, and medical attention. Tragically, corporate understaffing, cost-cutting, and negligence frequently lead to catastrophic injury or untimely death. When vulnerable seniors suffer mistreatment, you need an attorney immediately who has the skill, financial resources, and tenacity to take on large healthcare corporations. Garcia and Coman, Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Lawyers, serves clients across Long Beach, throughout California, and across the United States from its flagship oceanfront office in Long Beach.
Established in 1993 by veteran trial attorney Stephen M. Garcia alongside litigator Matthew M. Coman, the firm is widely recognized as one of the country's most formidable legal practices devoted to elder justice. Over the past three decades, Garcia and Coman has recovered in excess of $3 billion for abused elders and their families. This remarkable record includes securing a historic $38.6 million recovery-recognized as the largest settlement under California's Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA). When families seek to hire an elder neglect lawyer who will stand up to institutional misconduct, Garcia and Coman delivers unmatched trial expertise.
Comprehensive Elder Neglect and Medical Injury Practice Areas
Working seamlessly within personal injury, medical negligence, and consumer advocacy, the firm's litigators provide comprehensive representation as accident and injury lawyers, medical malpractice lawyers, slip and fall injury lawyers, and wrongful death lawyers. Key areas of focus include:
- Severe bedsores and decubitus ulcers: Investigating stage 3 and stage 4 pressure wounds caused by facility failures to turn, reposition, and properly nourish bed-bound residents.
- Delayed stroke treatment and medical malpractice: Holding nursing personnel and attending physicians liable when they fail to recognize stroke symptoms, administer prompt diagnostic imaging, or order immediate emergency interventions.
- Nursing home falls and physical trauma: Holding facilities responsible for slip and fall injury incidents caused by improper transfer assistance, lack of bed rails, wet floors, and inadequate mobility monitoring.
- Resident-on-resident abuse and neglect: Demanding accountability from facilities that fail to supervise volatile residents, protect vulnerable seniors from physical violence, or prevent sexual battery.
- Malnutrition, dehydration, and medication errors: Uncovering systemic nursing errors including administering incorrect dosages, skipping vital prescriptions, and failing to provide proper nutritional support.
- Wrongful death litigation: Assisting bereaved family members in wrongful death claims to hold nursing homes, assisted living operators, and memory care centers accountable for fatal neglect.
Strategic Litigation Under California Elder Protection Laws
Unlike ordinary accident claims, elder abuse cases require mastering specialized statutory frameworks. California's EADACPA enables victims to seek enhanced remedies, pain and suffering damages that survive the elder's passing, and punitive damages against facilities guilty of reckless neglect. Garcia and Coman meticulously obtains electronic health records, shift logs, internal staffing ratios, and state licensing citations to establish reckless disregard for patient safety. This rigorous preparation enables the firm to prevail against corporate nursing chains that prioritize profit over resident welfare.
Contingency-Fee Representation with No Upfront Costs
Garcia and Coman firmly believes that every senior deserves aggressive justice regardless of financial standing. The firm operates strictly on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients owe nothing out of pocket and pay no legal fees unless compensation is secured through settlement or courtroom verdict. With bilingual legal services available in English and Spanish and phone lines open 24 hours a day, the legal team is always ready to guide you. Contact Garcia and Coman today to arrange a free, confidential case consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the highly walkable and vibrant Downtown Long Beach district, close to the waterfront and the Long Beach Convention Center.
Building Location
The office is situated in the beautifully renovated 12-story Class A office tower known as 180 East Ocean. The building hosts premier dining spots like Ruth's Chris Steak House and Beach Hut Deli, and features the newly-landscaped Victory Park.
Parking Details
A huge underground covered parking garage with over 1,000 spaces is available on-site at 180 E. Ocean Blvd., offering secure paid parking for clients.
Public Transit
Served by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority A Line (Pomona - Downtown Long Beach); nearest stop is at Downtown Long Beach Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the grand, newly renovated main lobby. Take the high-speed elevators up to the 11th floor, and you will find the reception and offices for the firm in Suite 1100.