MAN ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH ELDER ABUSE—CONTACT SAN FRANCISCO ATTORNEY NOW
Many people may not understand the seriousness or the vast occurrence of elder abuse, but it is a very serious form of physical, emotional and financial abuse. Many elderly people entrust their financial information or their lives to family members or close friends, and may not even be aware that they are being abused. Because there are many elderly people who have no one to care for them, it is difficult for them to recognize the abuse. Once they recognize the abuse, and attempt to cut off the abuser, then they may not have anyone left to care for them. Unfortunately, many cases of elder abuse are never reported until it is too late. If you know an elderly person who has been abused by a caretaker, family member or friend, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP for legal help immediately at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).
On May 21, 2009, Galen Fisher of Carmel Valley was arrested on suspicion of abusing his mother and keeping her in his home against her will. Fisher’s mother was able to escape the home and notify authorities that her son was threatening her with a pistol, and physically abused her by slapping and punching her. The abuse had escalated in the few days before Fisher’s mother escaped. Fisher was arrested and charged with elder abuse, false imprisonment, criminal threats, brandishing a weapon and possession of a concealed weapon.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of elder abuse in California, please seek assistance and advice of an experienced attorney. Although the government may charge the abusers with elder abuse as a crime, victims may also be able to obtain compensation through civil court. At the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP, we have over 50 years combined experience in seeking justice for the injured. Call us toll free at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation with one of our attorneys. Elder abuse is serious and can harm the elderly and their families tremendously, so be sure to seek out help when you need it. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about the different types of abuse, and the risk factors of elder abuse.
