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San Francisco Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse Attorney Serving San Francisco, California

When families have elderly loved ones, they often have to enlist help from caregivers and nursing homes to make sure that their elders receive the medical support they need to maintain their health.  Yet, the people that are supposed to provide care and medical attention to senior citizens are sometimes the very people who abuse the elderly physically, financially and even sexually.

Types of Elder Abuse

In recent years, more and more cases of elder abuse have been reported, which has prompted law enforcement to crack down on crimes against elders.  As cases have been reported, most law enforcement agencies have started to categorize elder abuse as physical abuse, nursing home abuse or financial abuse. 

  • Physical Abuse:  usually occurs when elderly people have caregivers who inflict violence or injuries upon them.  The signs of physical abuse are usually sores, bruises, weight loss, malnutrition, unexplained injures and withdrawal from family.

  • Nursing Home Abuse:  occurs within a nursing home setting.  The elderly may be abused by nurses, nursing assistants or other nursing home staff members.  The signs of nursing home abuse include bed sores, soiled linens, disorderly appearance, bruises, unexplainable injuries, mood swings, dehydration and/or malnutrition.

  • Financial Abuse:  may occur when elders have in-home caregivers or while elders are in nursing homes. The signs of financial abuse include sudden loss of money, changes in finances, changes in financial paperwork or missing valuables.

San Francisco Elder Abuse Lawyer

Anytime people have reason to believe that their elderly loved ones are being subjected to abuse, whether physical or financial, they should retain the services of a qualified elder abuse lawyer.  A San Francisco elder abuse attorney can intervene on behalf of the family and the elder by holding abusive parties accountable for their actions.

If a loved one has suffered elder abuse or nursing home negligence, please contact our San Francisco injury attorneys today at 800-491-4712.