Financial Abuse - Nursing Home Abuse

Financial abuse or financial exploitation of the elderly is when another individual takes or uses the money or property of a senior with intent to defraud that individual. It is a difficult decision to place our loved ones is an assisted living establishment, but when we do, we do so with the trust that these facilities are going to provide the best possible care. The elderly living in an assisted living environment are especially vulnerable to exploitation, and those who prey on others usually do so because their victims are defenseless. Examples of financial abuse and exploitation are:

•cashing of checks without permission
•forging a signature
•stealing cash or possessions
•deceiving an elderly person into signing contacts or wills
•over-charging

As the nursing home industry continues to grow in this country, many facilities can barely keep up, having to run on skeleton staffs with lax hiring processes. Residents are often too afraid to report abuse in fear of embarrassment or retaliation. It is also not uncommon for nursing home financial abuses to occur from another resident, and could be caused by the negligence of nursing home staff or security.

If you believe that your loved one is the victim of financial abuse or financial exploitation then it is important to act quickly. The ones who are guilty of this abuse should be prevented from repeating the vicious cycle with others. It is unconscionable to think that the people with whom we have put so much faith in could take advantage of our loved ones, but the unfortunate reality is that as our elderly population begins to rise so do the cases of nursing home abuses.

If you or a loved one reside in a nursing home or elder care facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey, and think you have witnessed some form of elder abuse, nursing home neglect or medical negligence, it is important that you act quickly. Our experienced team of nursing home lawyers specializes in elder abuse law representing victims of elderly abuse, abuse in retirement homes, doctor malpractice, and dental malpractice.

Nursing home abuse is unacceptable, but all data points to the fact that it is on the rise - litigation is a powerful tool in correcting the industry. If your loved one has been the victim of abandonment then they may be entitled to compensation for injuries and associated medical costs, pain and suffering, and even wrongful death. Our dedicated and experienced nursing home attorneys are committed to fighting for your case and getting you the settlement you deserve.

If you are looking to educate yourself about abuse in nursing homes, read about recent nursing home injury and medical malpractice lawsuits, or research local nursing home neglect attorneys, visit the American Justice Network, the leading free legal information center and attorney referral service. For free legal advice Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, please fill out the contact form or call us toll free at 866-484-6992.