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Former Defense Attorneys, Now Fighting for You

We Used to Defend Nursing Homes.
Now We Destroy Their Cases.

Our attorneys spent years inside nursing home defense firms. Now we use that insider knowledge to fight for victims.

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The Insider Advantage

We Know How Nursing Homes Fight, Because We Used to Fight for Them

Attorneys Thomas Wallin and Michael Young, California nursing home abuse lawyers with insider defense experience

Attorneys Michael Young and Thomas Wallin spent years as defense lawyers for nursing homes. They spent years on the other side of these cases. They know how incident reports get written, what a facility's records do and do not show, and how defense counsel values a claim.

Now they use that insider knowledge against them. Every tactic, every delay strategy, every loophole: our team knows it before the defense lawyers even think of it. That's why families across California turn to us when they need answers.

You don't just get lawyers. You get the other side's former playbook.

What can I do if someone I love is being hurt in a California nursing home?

Reviewed by Thomas Wallin, California attorney

Quick answer: If your loved one was neglected or abused in a California nursing home, you may have a claim under California's Elder Abuse Act, and you generally have two years from the date of injury to file. Young & Wallin are former nursing home defense attorneys who now represent families statewide and have recovered millions of dollars for elder abuse victims. Call (888) 999-0169 or send us a message for a free, confidential consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.

When you trusted a nursing home to care for your mother, father, or spouse, you did not expect a pressure sore down to the bone, a fall that broke a hip, or a phone call that came too late. If that is where you are, you do not have to sort it out alone, and you do not need proof before you call. We can help you understand what the records show and whether you have a case.

Call (888) 999-0169 now for a free, confidential consultation. Available 24/7. No fee unless we win.

Why families across California call us

We used to defend nursing homes. For years, our job was to protect these facilities and their insurers when a resident was hurt. Now we use that knowledge for families. We know how a home builds a file to protect itself, which records actually matter, and how a staffing decision made weeks earlier turns into an injury later. When a facility tells you a bedsore was unavoidable or a fall was nobody's fault, we know how to test that against the home's own documents.

  • Former defense attorneys. We have sat on the other side and know where a facility's story tends to break down.
  • Millions recovered. We have recovered millions of dollars for elder abuse victims and their families across California. Every case is different, and no result is guaranteed.
  • All of California. We represent families in every county in the state, from the coast to the Central Valley to the deserts.
  • No fee unless we win. The consultation is free and confidential, and you owe nothing unless we recover for you.

The cases we handle

We focus on nursing home and assisted living abuse and neglect throughout California:

Not sure whether what happened counts? A short call can tell you. Call (888) 999-0169.

Look up any California nursing home before you decide

Most families do not know that the federal government publishes a rating, an inspection history, and every fine for every nursing home in the country. We put that public data to work.

Serving families throughout California

We handle nursing home abuse and neglect cases in every county in California. That includes the state's largest cities and the communities around them:

If your county is not named here, we still serve it. See our full list of California counties we serve, or just call and ask.

Call (888) 999-0169 for a free consultation, wherever you are in California.

How working with us works

You will usually notice something is wrong before anyone official does, and you do not need to be certain to reach out. Here is what happens when you call.

  1. A free, confidential consultation. Tell us what happened. We will listen and answer your questions, with no pressure and no obligation.
  2. An honest read. We will tell you whether we think you have a case, not what you want to hear.
  3. We build it from the records. Staffing sheets, care plans, repositioning and medication logs, inspection citations, and the facility's own timeline compared against the hospital's.
  4. You pay nothing unless we win. We work on a contingency fee. There is no cost to you up front and no fee at all unless we recover for you.

Helpful guides for families

Before you ever hire a lawyer, these plain-language guides can help:

Talk to a California nursing home abuse lawyer today

If your loved one was harmed in a nursing home anywhere in California, call (888) 999-0169 for a free, confidential consultation, or send us a message. We are available around the clock, we serve families statewide, and you pay nothing unless we win.

Working With Us

  1. Tell Us What Happened

    The first conversation is with a lawyer, it is free, and it is confidential. Nothing is filed and no records are requested while you are still deciding.

  2. We Look at the Record

    If you retain us, we request the medical and facility records right away. If you have not retained us, we may ask you to obtain the records yourself, so we can see what the file says before anyone commits to anything.

  3. You Hear What the Record Shows

    We tell you what the documents support, what the deadlines are, and what your options look like. You decide what happens next.

California Nursing Homes By the Numbers

1,165
Certified Nursing Facilities in California Published by CMS
114,991
Licensed Beds Published by CDPH
11,767
CDPH State Citations, All Classes, Through June 30, 2024 Published by CDPH
213
CDPH Class AA Citations, Through June 30, 2024 Published by CDPH
$77,368,181
CDPH State Penalties Assessed, Through June 30, 2024 Published by CDPH
$28,736,255
Federal CMS Fines Published by CMS

Where these figures come from

  • CMS Provider Data Catalog (Aug 2026 processing)
  • CDPH Health Facilities State Enforcement Actions (through June 30, 2024)
  • CDPH Licensed and Certified Healthcare Facility Listing (Aug 2026)

What the State's Own Auditor Found

Together, these oversight failures increase the risk that nursing facilities may not provide adequate care to some of the State's most vulnerable residents.

California State Auditor, Skilled Nursing Facilities: Absent Effective State Oversight, Substandard Quality of Care Has Continued (Report 2017-109), May 2018.

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Choose a county to see what the public record shows about nursing homes there. All 58 are listed below the map.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have a nursing home abuse case in California?

You may, if a facility's failure to provide reasonable care led to a serious injury such as a pressure sore, a fall, an untreated infection, dehydration, a medication error, or a death. The clearest way to know is to have the records reviewed. Call (888) 999-0169 for a free evaluation.

How much does a nursing home abuse lawyer cost?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay no fee unless we recover for you. The initial consultation is always free and confidential.

How long do I have to file a nursing home claim in California?

Generally two years from the date of injury, and two years from the date of death for a wrongful death claim. Claims against a government-run facility can require action within six months. Because the deadlines are strict, talk to a lawyer early. See our statute of limitations guide.

What areas of California do you serve?

All of them. We represent families in every California county, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Clara, Alameda, Sacramento, Fresno, Kern, and every other county in the state.

What makes Young & Wallin different?

We are former nursing home defense attorneys. We spent years protecting these facilities, so we know how they defend a case, and we use that to build stronger cases for families. We have also recovered millions of dollars for elder abuse victims across California.

Disclaimer: this page is attorney advertising. It is not legal advice, and contacting Young & Wallin does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome; every case depends on its own facts.

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Your Loved One Deserves a Fighter

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Records, staffing logs and video are kept for limited periods, and memories fade. The sooner a family acts, the more complete the record. Call now. Your first consultation is completely free.

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