Elder Abuse
Experienced Elder Neglect Attorneys – Lawyers Serving the North Bay Area
Nursing home abuse harms one of our society’s most vulnerable populations: the elderly. It can result in devastating physical personal injury, in addition to emotional and psychological harm. At York Law Corporation, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of nursing home residents. Our elder neglect attorneys are experienced lawyers known throughout the North Bay Area, including Sacramento, Fairfield, and surrounding communities for our dedication to our clients. If you believe that your elderly loved one has been the victim of abuse, entrust your potential case to our team. We will work diligently on your behalf.
Symptoms of Elder Abuse and Neglect
The most common symptoms of nursing home abuse or neglect include:
- Disorientation
- Depression
- Financial discrepancies
- Bed sores / skin ulcers
- Malnutrition and dehydration
- Urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Nursing home falls / elder falls
- Scrapes, cuts
- Broken bones
- Evidence of use of restraints
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Burn injury
If your loved one presents these symptoms, it is essential that you enlist the assistance of an experienced elder abuse attorney. Hiring a lawyer is crucial in assuring that your loved one’s rights are upheld and his or her safety protected. Contact York Law Corporation to schedule a case evaluation with one of our elder neglect attorneys. We serve Sacramento, Fairfield, and surrounding North Bay Area communities.
Types of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Elder abuse and neglect can take a number of possible forms. In addition to physical abuse and assaults (e.g., beatings, sexual abuse, and assault), it can also include mental and emotional abuse (e.g., belittling, isolation, and harassment) and neglect (e.g., failure to provide food, water, and adequate care; also, medication errors). Other types of abuse include financial abuse (using an elder’s funds without their permission) and abandonment.
Contact Our Elder Neglect Attorneys – Lawyers Serving Sacramento, Fairfield, and Surrounding Areas
York Law Corporation provides trustworthy legal counsel for victims of elder abuse or neglect. Contact our firm today to schedule a case evaluation with one of our elder neglect attorneys. Our lawyers serve the North Bay Area, including Sacramento, Fairfield, and surrounding areas, with outstanding legal representation.
