Elder Abuse & Exploitation

Elder Abuse Lawyer in New Orleans

With the aging of the American population, problems of the elderly have become more widespread. One unfortunate outgrowth of this development has been the increased frequency of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly.. The professional staff of the office of Gary S. Brown, LLC is sensitive to the issues faced by aging individuals and can assist in ending the abuse and exploitation that you or a loved one are experiencing.

Abuse, neglect, and exploitation are usually defined by law, but the definitions may vary significantly. However, in elder law matters, the terms are typically defined as:

Abuse: typically refers to physical or sexual abuse.

Neglect: failure to provide necessities. In most states, it is necessary to show that the wrongdoer has a duty to provide for the victim.

Exploitation: usually defined as taking financial advantage of a disabled or elderly victim.

Experts note that there are some signs of elder neglect, abuse, or exploitation that might alert family members, concerned friends, or professionals to the possibility of problems. The signs to watch for include:

• Unexplained bruises or injuries (but remember that confused patients may also wander and may be unsteady on their feet, hence unexplained bruises can also be common place among those who are not abused).
• Withdrawal, particularly when the possible victim suddenly expresses a desire not to visit or receive visits with longtime friends or family.
• Fearfulness or anxiety on the part of the potential victim.
• Sudden, unexplained changes in living arrangements (such as a younger person moving in to "care for" an elderly person shortly after they have met).

Contact a elder abuse attorney for a free consultation at our office today. Our entire staff at Gary S. Brown, LLC is dedicated to helping clients seek an end to elder abuse in nursing homes or other care facilities.