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Philadelphia Elder Abuse Lawyer

No older person should ever have to experience abuse at the hands of a caregiver. Unfortunately, elder abuse is not uncommon throughout the Philadelphia area. This type of abuse is vastly underreported here and throughout the United States, but it occurs in many ways. This can include physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, and more. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., we are here to help if you need a Philadelphia elder abuse lawyer. If you suspect that an elderly loved one has been abused by somebody else, let a personal injury attorney work to investigate this case and help your loved ones secure the compensation they need to move forward.

How Often Does Elder Abuse Occur?

Because elder abuse is vastly underreported, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly how many people suffer from the various types of elder abuse that occur. However, The National Council on Aging has said that approximately one out of every ten Americans over the age of 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates say that as many as five million elderly people are abused each year in this country.

Different Types of Elder Abuse

There are various types of elder abuse that can occur in and around the Philadelphia area. This includes the following:

Physical Abuse

This includes any action that intentionally inflicts pain or injuries on an older adult, such as punching, slapping, shoving, biting, burning, etc.

Sexual Abuse

This includes any type of sexual activity with an older adult when the older adult is unable to understand, does not consent, is threatened, or physically forced. This can include sexual intercourse, fondling, touching, or any other type of sexual activity.

Emotional Abuse

This can include verbal assaults, threats of abuse, continual harassment, and intimidation. Sometimes emotional abuse is coupled with physical abuse, but that is not always the case.

Financial Abuse

Financial abuse includes any misuse or withholding of an adult’s resources. This can include abusing access to their finances, stealing their identity, and more.

Neglect

Neglect refers to a caregiver’s failure to provide an older adult with their necessities, including, but not limited to, clothing, food, shelter, and medical care.

Who Perpetrates Elder Abuse?

Rarely are the perpetrators of elder abuse strangers to the abuse victim. When we investigate these cases, we often discover that the perpetrators of the abuse include the following:

  • Staff members or volunteers at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other facilities
  • Children of the elderly person
  • Spouses of the abuse victim
  • Other family members

When you notice elder abuse happening to someone you love, a lawyer in Philadelphia could help.

Contact our Philadelphia Elder Abuse Attorney Today

When you think that your elderly loved one has been abused by a caregiver, you need to speak to an attorney as soon as possible. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., our skilled team has the resources and experience necessary to conduct a complete investigation into the case and determine liability for what happened. We understand the devastating impact that this type of abuse can have on a person, and we want to ensure that your loved one secures the compensation they need to recover and move forward. When you need a Philadelphia elder abuse lawyer, you can contact us for a free consultation.