The Villages Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

What You Need to Know About Elderly Abuse

Was a parent, dependent or loved one hurt while in the care of a third-party provider, such as a retirement home? As the elderly population increases, so too does the unfortunate issue of elderly abuse. Injuries related to malnutrition, bedsores, neglect and physical, verbal and sexual abuse are all common forms of elderly abuse.

According to one definition, elderly abuse constitutes a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action that occurs within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust and which causes harm or distress to the elderly person. More so, according to some statistics, it is estimated that four percent of all elderly people will be the victim of some form of elderly abuse. This equates to over 300,000 people over the age of 65!

Specific forms of elderly abuse can include:

• Physical, including the derivation of food, physical punishment and the use of restraining devices
• Mental Abuse, such as verbal abuse and intimidation
• Attorney Abuse, which involves attorneys convincing an elderly person to unknowingly sign over their assets to them
• Ulcers, commonly referred to as bedsores, caused by some form of neglect that leaves the individual laying in a bed too long
• Neglect, which can lead to pressure sores, malnutrition, dehydration and other ailments
• Financial, such as illegally or fraudulently taking an elderly person’s money or valuables

These types of elderly abuse can happen anywhere, including nursing homes, hospitals, adult day cares and even within the comfort of one’s own home. Regardless of how or where the abuse happens, the law protects elderly people from all abuse and specifically allows for the individual to be compensated for their injuries.

To protect your loved one’s right to compensation – and to protect them from further abuse – it is essential that you first contact an attorney experienced with elderly abuse claims. Since 1977, James O. Cunningham has been helping elderly abuse victims from The Villages and Marion County receive justice and fair compensation. If your loved one has been the victim of elderly abuse, call the Law Offices of James O. Cunningham, P.A. at 352-419-0825 for your free, initial consultation.