Taking Action Against Elder Abuse
At Anderlini, Finkelstein, Emerick & Smoot, we are dedicated to making sure our injured clients receive the fair treatment they deserve. For individuals and families affected by elder abuse, the injuries often require sensitivity and compassion. Elder abuse is a heartbreaking problem that can be found in nursing homes as well as residential settings. Negligent care and abuse can be revealed in many ways. Our firm is knowledgeable about these topics and pursues fair compensation for our injured clients.
Do you suspect that your loved one is a victim of elder abuse? An attorney from Anderlini, Finkelstein, Emerick & Smoot can help. Call our firm at 650-288-0297 or toll-free at 866-662-2185 today to arrange your free consultation. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly. From our office in San Mateo, we serve clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Handling your family’s elder abuse case with care
Our firm handles elder abuse claims related to abuse and neglect in nursing home facilities, long-term care facilities and in residential settings. Signs of abuse may be hard to spot in some elderly people. Often, confusion or an inability to explain what they are feeling can make this hard for elderly people. Signs of elder abuse and neglect can include the following:
- Unexplained bruises and/or cuts
- Malnutrition
- Unexplained weight loss
- Dehydration
- Personality changes
- Excessive fatigue
- Bedsores
Elder abuse and financial exploitation
Sadly, physical and financial abuse of the elderly are often connected. A person may be exploiting the elderly person financially as well as withholding food or not providing adequate care. A person may use his or her power to threaten the elderly person into signing over a house, giving them money and other acts of exploitation. Our firm takes these cases very seriously, and we are here to help your family. Contact us today to arrange your consultation with an experienced lawyer.
