Creating a Safe Environment for Your Senior Loved Ones

The elderly are some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Therefore, when a senior citizen is a victim of abuse, they are entitled to both justice and compensation. You and your loved one have the right to feel secure in your home and in treatment.

Types of elder abuse include:

• Physical abuse such as assault, confinement, or the forced use of drugs
• Emotional abuse such as verbal humiliation or intimidation
• Psychological abuse such as isolating or ignoring of the elder
• Neglect such as avoiding responsibilities necessary of a caretaker
• Fraud or scams such as stolen cash or checks, falsifying identity, or investment fraud

Mistreatment in the Nursing Home

Nursing homes are held to a high standard in order to keep their patients and clients safe. Maintaining these standards should be the first priority in these facilities, and failure to do so can result in injury or death of their elderly residents. Often, elderly residents are reluctant to speak up due to intimidation or fear of retaliation, so it is crucial for the family to keep watch for the signs of abuse.

Abuse in the nursing home includes:

• Malnutrition or dehydration
• Rapid weight loss
• Physical markings such as bruises or cuts
• Sudden and uncharacteristic mood swings
• Sudden changes to a will or life insurance
• Unsanitary conditions in either the apartment or common areas
• Visible fear when nearby nursing home staff
• Over-medication or lack of medication
  

Evidence Used to Bolster Elder Abuse Claims

If you suspect abuse in the home or nursing facility, your loved one may be entitled to compensation. The objective of our work is to obtain evidence of this abuse so we can easily support your claim and make sure the elder is in a healthy and happy living situation once more.

Our demonstrative evidence can include:

• Physical markings, including bruises, cuts, and grip marks
• Doctor assessments denoting physical or emotional suffering
• Lab tests showing the elder’s medication levels
• Torn or damaged clothes or personal items such as eyeglasses
• Bank account statements
• Behavior of the elder such as lack of interest in social activities or general fear or suspicion.
  

You Don't Pay Until You Win

At the Law Office of Janet J. Goldman, our priority is you. We are experienced in family law, personal injury law, and bankruptcy law, but our dedication to the client is what truly sets us apart. As a boutique office, we're always available to our clients. We'll never hand your case off to paralegals.

With over 35 years of combined experience, we've been working on elder abuse cases and nursing home neglect since 1991. In these cases of personal injury, we operate on a contingency basis. We won't get paid until you get paid. It's a no recovery, no fee commitment we make to all our personal injury clients.

We're here for you. Call now for a free consultation. We'll meet you at home or in the hospital, and our hours are flexible with same-day options and emergency support. We'll even process your medical bills for free.