Whether our elderly loved ones are in the care of a family member or a facility, we expect their physical and emotional needs to be looked after. However, elder abuse is far more common than previously thought.
At The Weitz Firm, LLC, we know your loved one’s happiness and wellbeing are important. When you have elderly loved ones who are vulnerable and need to be protected, call our Norristown elder abuse attorneys. We will investigate the situation and help you hold the abusers accountable for their actions.
We understand the sensitivity and discretion needed to address the matter. When a relative may be responsible for the abuse, it can be difficult to seek help outside the family. Contact our compassionate legal team to discuss your options. You can contact us for a free evaluation of your case by clicking here.
When you suspect or are knowledgeable about the abuse of an elder, it is crucial to know where to turn. Law enforcement can take a report. In severe cases, the abuser may be held criminally liable.
If the abuse happened in a nursing home, long-term care facility, or the home of a relative, your elderly loved one must now be moved to a better living situation or stay and hope the abuse does not continue.
Filing an elder abuse claim can give you the resources necessary to better care for your loved one. Our elder abuse lawyers can fight on behalf of you and your loved ones and guide you through this trying time.
Elder abuse is considered widely underreported. Many of our elderly loved ones are dependent on their abusers for care and basic needs. In addition, elder abuse victims are often afraid and ashamed, believing they will be subjected to retaliation or their allegations will be dismissed.
The Department of Justice defines the abuse of an elder as:
Elder abuse can happen in the home, a nursing home, or any long-term care facility. According to a National Elder Mistreatment Study conducted by the National Institute of Justice:
If you have an elderly loved one and have become concerned that they are being abused, it is important to know the signs. The most common signs of abuse and neglect include:
Our elderly loved ones once cared for our wellbeing. Now it is our duty to care for theirs.
At The Weitz Firm, LLC, our Norristown elder abuse attorneys understand the gravity of this highly emotional matter. We will provide your family with discreet, compassionate representation and fight for the rights of your elderly loved one.
Schedule a consultation with one of our elder abuse lawyers today.
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