Elder Law Attorneys Palm Beach
Because of its prime location, beautiful beaches, and amazing weather, Palm Beach is a haven for elderly and retired residents. Unfortunately, though, many elderly residents have experienced elder abuse, usually from caregivers. If your loved one is a victim of this heinous, contact Goldman & Daszkal, the experienced, compassionate elder law attorneys in Palm Beach, today. We will fight aggressively to secure the maximum compensation to ease the healing and recovery process.
Signs of Elder Abuse
Your elder care attorney in Palm Beach is experienced and knows the various forms of abuse and the signs to watch for, including:
- Physical Abuse: Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, fractures, or signs of restraint.
- Emotional Abuse: Sudden changes in mood or behavior, withdrawal from social activities, depression, anxiety, and verbal aggression or threats from caregivers.
- Sexual Abuse: Unexplained sexually transmitted infections, bruises around the genitals or breasts, and torn or bloody underclothing.
- Financial Abuse: Sudden changes in their financial situation, unauthorized withdrawals from bank accounts, missing belongings, or changes in wills and powers of attorney.
- Neglect: Poor hygiene, malnutrition, dehydration, untreated medical conditions, and unsafe living conditions.
If an elderly loved one shows these signs, contact the police to make it stop and ensure the victim’s immediate safety. Then call the experienced elder law lawyer at Goldman Daszkal to get compensation for your loved one’s abuse.
Who Can Be Held Liable
To seek compensation, we must determine who is responsible for the abuse. Many parties can be held liable, so this difficult process requires the expertise of elder law attorneys in Palm Beach. Who can be held liable for elder abuse?
- Individual Caregivers: Friends, family members, or hired caregivers who directly perpetrate abuse or neglect.
- Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities: These institutions can be held accountable if abuse occurs because of inadequate staffing, neglect, poor training, or failure to conduct proper background checks on employees.
- Medical Professionals: Doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers who do not provide appropriate care or who participate in abusive practices.
- Financial Advisors and Fiduciaries: Individuals who exploit their position to commit financial abuse, including making unauthorized withdrawals, forging signatures, or misappropriating funds.
- Third Parties: Maintenance staff, other residents in care facilities, or any other individuals or entities whose actions contribute to the abuse.
What Compensation is Available?
Elder abuse is a criminal act, and abusers should – and do – receive jail time. Your elder care attorney will seek financial compensation to cover a variety of damages, including:
- Medical Expenses: Medications, treatments, and hospital stays resulting from the abuse.
- Pain and Suffering: Emotional distress, physical pain, and psychological trauma.
- Relocation Costs: Moving the victim to a safer environment, such as a different facility or in-home care.
- Loss of Property or Finances: Recovery of stolen or misappropriated money, property, or valuables.
- Punitive Damages: Punitive damages to punish the abuser and deter future misconduct.
Your Goldman & Daszkal elder law attorneys in Palm Beach will fight for maximum compensation to make sure your loved heals without worrying about sudden expenses incurred by this terrible abuse.
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If your loved one is the victim of abuse, contact Goldman & Daszkal, the premier elder law firm in Palm Beach. Our expert elder law attorneys will investigate the abuse, find all liable parties, and seek the maximum compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation.