Each year hundreds of elder persons are abused, neglected and exploited by family members, professional caregivers and others. Many victims are people who are frail and vulnerable and cannot help themselves and depend on others to meet their most basic needs. Elder abuse occurs when someone causes harm or a risk of harm to an older adult, knowingly or unknowingly. Elder abuse can take several forms, including:

• Physical abuse such as shaking, pushing or hitting, with intention of causing pain or injury
• Sexual abuse such as inappropriate touching, rape or pornographic photography
• Emotional abuse which includes psychological or emotional abuse such as harassment, insults, intimidation or threats
• Financial abuse which involves financial or material exploitation such as stealing, trickery or inappropriate use of financial power
• Neglect such as failure to provide adequate food, water, shelter or personal care or abandonment

If you are a concerned relative or friend of an elderly person you believe is suffering from abuse, we recommend that you contact our office and speak with a member of our legal team.

Alan Goldfarb, P.A. has extensive and successful experience in personal injury law. Our attorneys will provide you and your loved ones with expert advice and counsel on your legal options. Contact our office at (305) 371-3111 or toll free at 1-877-371-3111 to schedule a FREE consultation with our legal team. You may also contact us online.