Our seniors are, unfortunately, particularly vulnerable to being mistreated and taken advantage of. California law provides special prohibitions against the mistreatment of elderly people by nursing homes, family members, financial institutions, or virtually anyone else. This includes not only physical and emotional abuse and neglect but also financial abuse and fraudulent practices. The Los Angeles Elder Abuse Lawyers at Helmer Friedman LLP represent the victims of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and their families.
Oftentimes, the mistreatment of elders comes from nursing homes or other trusted caregivers and financial advisers. We zealously represent seniors who have suffered at the hands of those they depend on most.
Financial Exploitation
This involves the unauthorized use of an elderly person’s funds or property, either by a caregiver or an outside scam artist. An unscrupulous caregiver might:
- misuse of an elder’s personal checks, credit cards, or accounts
- steal cash, income checks, or household goods
- forge the elder’s signature
- engage in identity theft
Whether you or a family member have suffered an accident or injury from a neglectful caregiver, have been the victim of fraud, or suffered from malpractice or abuse, the Elder Abuse Lawyers of Helmer Friedman LLP’s mission is to protect and enforce your legal rights aggressively.