Los Angeles Elder Abuse Litigation Attorney

What is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is usually associated with the negative treatment an older person receives from someone he knows, such as a family member or friend or someone he relies on for services or care such as in a nursing home or elder care facility. The common denominator of these types of abuse lies in the power and control used by the abuser to affect the older person's well-being or status.

Types of Elder Abuse

• Physical, such as slapping, pushing, hitting, or administering improper, inadequate, or excessive medication.
• Psychological or emotional, including verbal abuse such as shouting, humiliation, or frightening the older person. Also, ignoring, coercion, or blame.
• Financial, such as the unauthorized use of property, money, pensions, or valuables.
• Sexual, whereby the victim is made to participate in sexual conduct or conversations against his or her will.
• Neglect, which is deprivation of food, clothing, comfort, medication, or other essential services.

Los Angeles Elder Abuse Lawyer

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in Washington, D.C. 1 to 2 million Americans, aged 65 or older, have been injured, harmed, exploited, or mistreated by someone they know or depend upon for care or protection. If you know of someone who has suffered this type of abuse and need legal advice or help in rectifying the situation, contact an elder abuse attorney. At The Law Offices of David A. Shapiro, a Professional Corporation, we are here to assist you. Let us put our knowledge and skill to work for you and act as compassionate, zealous advocates for the rights of elders.