Representing Elder Victims of Abuse and Neglect
Has your parent or another elder loved one been exploited or mistreated by an individual or nursing home who was supposed to care for him or her? Are you wondering what you can do to hold the responsible party accountable and seek justice for a victim of elder abuse?
At the Law Office of Jeffrey A. Silvia in Stockton, California, we represent elders who have been mistreated, as well as the families of those who have died due to abuse and neglect.
Contact us at 209-390-4584 to schedule a free consultation with experienced trial lawyer Jeffrey Silvia. We will charge you no fees unless and until we obtain money damages in your case.
Identifying and Pursuing Claims for Mistreatment
All too often, elder abuse occurs when a younger family member or acquaintance takes on certain responsibilities and then neglects those responsibilities or exploits the situation for his or her own benefit. The most common situations involve:
- Financial exploitation: If your loved one's life savings were frittered away or stolen by someone who was entrusted with handling them properly, that is a form of abuse.
- Neglectful caretaking: Taking charge of someone's physical well-being and then treating that person poorly is another form of abuse.
Attorney Jeffrey Silvia and our firm are dedicated to pursuing justice for victims of elder abuse. We are highly familiar with California's legal standards for elder abuse, and we are experienced at pursuing the compensation our elder clients deserve from those who betrayed their trust.
Holding Negligent Nursing Homes Accountable
Nursing homes are a particularly fertile area for elder abuse. These institutions have legal and moral responsibilities toward their residents, and many live up to those responsibilities, but because many of them operate for a profit, there is always a risk of abuse and neglect.
We represent clients who have suffered bed sores and other serious injuries due to the neglectful behavior of nursing homes and their staff members. If you are worried that a loved one is being mistreated in a nursing home, don't hesitate to contact us.
