Anaheim Financial Elder Abuse Attorney
There are many types of abuse that can take place in a nursing home or other type of assisted living facility. One thing that many families do not consider is elder financial abuse. This can take place in many different ways within a nursing home. At Travis Siegel, we know that any kind of elder abuse is abhorrent, and we work to hold abusers accountable for their actions. When you need an Anaheim financial elder abuse attorney, we will work to secure the compensation your loved one is entitled to. Contact us today to learn more about your loved ones legal options.
Why Is Travis Siegel Your Best Choice For This?
When you discover that your elderly relative has been financially abused, you need a financial elder abuse attorney who is dedicated to helping elderly abuse victims recover the compensation they deserve.
- Siegel law has a track record of success and has recovered more than $5 million for clients over the last five years.
- We handle each case personally and compassionately, and you will always have access to your Anaheim elder abuse lawyer.
- We take these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing until we secure the compensation you deserve.
How Will An Attorney Help This Case?
Elder financial abuse can be incredibly difficult to prove. A financial elder abuse lawyer with experience in these cases will know exactly how to obtain the evidence necessary to establish liability in Anaheim.
- They will work through the court system to obtain all bank statements necessary as well as the financial records of the institution or employees responsible.
- Your attorney will then work to reach a fair settlement with the defendants.
- If the defendant refuses to cooperate, your attorney will be ready to take the case to trial to secure the compensation necessary.
What Does Elder Financial Abuse Look Like?
Financial abuse is likely the last thing on your mind when you place a loved one in a nursing home. It is also often the hardest abuse to discover, yet a fast-growing form of abuse. There are no signs like there are with physical abuse. Financial abuse is easier for nursing home employees because they have access to sensitive banking and personal information about residents. They can commit financial abuse in various ways, including:
- Cashing a resident’s checks without permission, including Social Security, disability, pension, or other retirement checks
- Forging a resident’s signature and committing a fraudulent act
- Stealing or misusing a resident’s money or possessions
- Coercing residents to sign any financial document, power of attorney form, will, or more
Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 562-414-5294 today!
-
Choosing the right nursing home for your loved ones is a personal (and tough) decision. It is something you must decide on your own, or with the rest of your family. With that in mind, however, there are a few resources you can use to help with the decision.
The Health Facilities Consumer Information System provided by the state of California lets you search for different types of health facilities, including nursing homes. The Medicare website also provides a tool for finding nursing homes.
The Health Facilities Consumer Information System also lets you search for complaints against said facilities. You can use this tool to check on any homes you might be considering and see if complaints have been filed against them.
Remember, if you suspect any form of elderly abuse or negligence has occurred, trust your instincts and call us at Siegel Law. 562-414-5294
-
Pressure sores, also called bed sores and pressure ulcers, are a common sign of nursing home abuse or neglect. They are caused by unrelieved pressure on the skin. Bed sores typically appear near areas where the bones are close to the skin: the hips, back, elbows, and ankles. When pressure sores first show up, they’re just skin irritation. With prompt treatment, they typically have no lasting effects. When not treated quickly, however, later stages can result in serious damage not only to the skin but also to muscle and bone.
The greatest tragedy of pressure sores is that they are relatively easy to prevent. Regular movement of a person restricted to a bed or wheelchair can help avoid pressure sores. Someone who must remain in bed should be moved about every two hours. The use of a pressure-reducing mattress can help. A proper diet, cleanliness, and daily exercise all help prevent pressure sores and eliminate the serious harm that can accompany them.
-
The answer is no. Siegel Law takes all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that our clients owe the firm nothing for expenses unless they are awarded a monetary settlement or we receive a favorable verdict at trial. All expenses will be deducted from the settlement or jury verdict. Not a dime will be taken out of your pocket.
