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Elder Abuse Attorneys

Nursing Home, Hospital, Skilled Care Facility, or Private Caregiver
Because of their frail state, elderly and dependent people may not be aware that they are being neglected or even abused. This may be due to the abuse itself, such as improper medication, or worse, because of the abuser taking advantage of an elderly person’s diminished mental state. The victim may be simply unable to fight back against the abuser due to the abuser’s physical strength or even out of fear that the abuse will get worse.

It is important for family members to be on the lookout for signs of nursing home abuse in order to help get their elderly loved ones out of this situation. If you or someone you love has been a victim of abuse or neglect, contact one of our caring and experienced Southern California elder abuse lawyers for a free confidential case review.

Elder and Dependent Adults Protected
In order for someone to fall under the protections of the California Elder Abuse and Dependant Adult Civil Protection Act they must either be an elder or a dependant adult. An elder is any person 65 years or older. A dependant adult is a person between the ages of 18 and 64 who has limitations that restrict their ability to carry out normal activities. Restrictions can include physical or mental disabilities. Dependant adults can also include people of the same age who are admitted to hospitals for at least an overnight stay. If your loved one has been injured or harmed in some way, contact our Southern California elder law attorneys.

Neglect Causing Injury
Neglect can be found where the person who had custody of or care of the elder or dependant adult failed to use the amount of care that a reasonable person in a similar position would have used. Also, it must be shown that the elder or dependant adult was actually harmed and that the person who had custody or care of them was the cause of that harm. Some examples of neglect are failure to provide food, clothing, shelter, medical care (physical and mental), personal sanitary conditions or protection from hazards. Our elder law attorneys in Los Angeles County have experience holding negligent caregivers and nursing home facilities accountable for their actions. Contact us to learn how we can help you obtain justice for your loved one.

Abuse Causing Injury
Elder abuse can come in many different forms, from financial abuse to actual physical abuse. Physical abuse of elders is an unfortunate reality. Thousands of elders are abused every year because of their frail state or dependency on the abuser. In many cases of elder abuse it is their caretaker or even family member that harms them. Sometimes abused elders are afraid to speak up about the abuse because of fear of retaliation or that no one will believe them. Those who suspect that one of their loved ones or even a casual acquaintance, such as a neighbor, is being abused should not allow abuse to go unreported; San Diego elder abuse attorneys should be consulted right away. Types of physical abuse include assault, battery, depriving the person of food or water or physically constraining them, misuse of medicine or other chemicals to punish the person, and unwanted sexual advances or unwanted touching.

Contact our Southern California Elder Abuse Lawyers
If you or a loved one has been the victim of elder abuse, it is important to speak with an experienced attorney right away. One of our San Diego nursing home abuse attorneys can not only help you understand your rights, but help you protect your rights and obtain justice. The longer you wait to contact one of our attorneys, the more difficult it may be to build a successful case.

Call 877-742-5290 to have your case reviewed by one of our Southern California elder abuse attorneys today.

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