Too often, our elderly population, who are most deserving of our care and respect, are injured, abused, neglected, or otherwise taken advantage of, by unscrupulous or negligent third parties. Elder abuse in California takes many forms, including financial fraud, physical abuse, and neglect by caretakers failing to live up to the requisite standard of care.
Financial Fraud
- Unauthorized credit lines
- Fraudulent co-signing or loans
- Reverse mortgage fraud
- Identity theft
- Consumer fraud
If you or a loved one has suffered elder financial abuse, contact a Bay Area elder abuse attorney at Bracamontes and Vlasak today for a free consultation. Our attorneys have achieved excellent results on behalf of elderly clients who have fallen victim to reverse mortgages, banking and consumer fraud.
Physical and Nursing Home Abuse
- Lack of supervision
- Personal injury
- Wrongful death
- Bedsores
- Dehydration
- Abuse
- Unsanitary conditions
- Overly-medicated
Professional caretakers are obligated to provide competent and adequate care as dictated by statutory guidelines. Failure to do so can constitute neglect or abuse and expose a professional caretaker, such as a nursing home or facility, to substantial civil liability. If you or a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect at an elderly home or nursing facility, contact an attorney at Bracamontes & Vlasak, P.C. today for a free consultation.
Elder Abuse Lawsuits
The cornerstone of civil litigation in elder law is the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act ("EAADAPA"; Welf. & Inst. Code 15600 et. seq.). The purpose of EAADAPA is to protect elders and dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
Abused elders can recover past and future medical expenses, past and future wage loss, damages for past and future pain and suffering and attorney's fees.
Further, under California Civil Code section 3345, plaintiffs can recover treble damages for unfair competition and financial abuse of elders or disabled persons. Welfare and Institutions Code sections 15657.5(a) and 15657.6 provide for an award of costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing plaintiff where the defendant has been found liable for financial elder abuse, including undue influence and abusive sale practices.
Contact the San Francisco Elder Abuse attorneys at Bracamontes & Vlasak today for a free consultation regarding your potential lawsuit.
