San Francisco Elder Abuse Lawyer

Warning Signs of Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can be physical, financial, emotional or sexual. Families need to be aware of the warning signs of elder abuse and be prepared to contact an experienced San Francisco personal injury attorney right away to help step in and protect their elderly loved ones if necessary. Warning signs of elder abuse may include:

• Unexplained signs of injury such as bruises, welts or scars.
• Broken bones, sprains or dislocations or signs of being restrained such as marks on the victim's wrists.
• Threatening or belittling behavior on the part of the elderly person's caregiver.
• Behavior that mimics dementia such as rocking or mumbling.
• Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections.
• Unusual weight loss, bed sores and unsanitary living conditions are all warning signs of elder abuse.
• Items or cash missing from the elderly person's home.
• Large withdrawals from the elderly person's bank accounts.

If your elderly loved one complains about the abusive treatment of another family member or trusted caregiver do not discount the allegation. In many cases, the abuser is someone we might never suspect. If your elderly loved one is in a nursing home, abuse can still take place at the hands of unscrupulous staff members. In fact, nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect are serious problems. Life seems to become ever more hectic as we focus on our careers and our families but we need to take the time to listen to our elders and be watchful for signs of abuse. At Bostwick & Peterson, we passionately believe in vigorously protecting the rights of our elderly citizens.

Stopping Elder Abuse

Our firm is very well-versed in elder abuse cases and we will utilize every available resource to meticulously investigate your case to determine whether or not elder abuse has taken place and the extent of any abuse. We will work side by side with you and your elderly loved one to take an aggressive stand against elder abuse. One of the leading law firms in the country, we will also tenaciously pursue maximum compensation for any losses and damages. Our devoted firm may be able to help you protect your elderly loved one and hold the abuser responsible for their actions.

Contact a San Francisco elder abuse lawyer from our recognized firm to put a stop to the abuse of your elderly loved one and to hold those responsible to account for their abusive behavior.