San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Elder abuse in the United States has become a significant problem. Many senior citizens are being injured physically, emotionally and financially by their caretakers and/or family members, and the cases are not being reported to officials. The elderly may refrain from reporting the abuse because they are afraid that they will have no one to care for them if their abusers are prosecuted for the abuse and taken away. There are also other cases in which the senior citizens do not even recognize that they are being abused, and therefore do not report it as being a crime. If you know a senior citizen who has been abused, or you have been the victim of elder abuse, then call the attorneys of Greenberg & Rudman LLP right away for a free consultation at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

Elder abuse can come in many forms, including financial, physical, sexual and emotional. Some of these forms of abuse will likely not leave a physical mark on the senior citizen, and therefore would be hard to identify by a third party. On September 29, 2009, Brian and Jon Carter were arrested for the elder abuse of their mother. One of the sons brought the woman to a hospital where the staff suspected elder abuse and contacted the authorities. The woman had open sores, bite marks and scratches on her body; after a search of her home, officers found two ferrets, which likely caused the bites and scratches. The two men were booked on felony charges of elderly abuse likely to produce great bodily harm.

It may be scary for you to report that your caretaker or family member has been abusing you, but there are people and resources that can help you through this tough time. The legal team at Greenberg & Rudman LLP is experienced in elder abuse cases and can help you represent your rights. Pick up the phone and call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation of your case. You can also read more about our attorneys and elder abuse law on our website, www.alawpro.com.