Elderly Abuse Attorney San Francisco

AGS Albert G. Stoll, Jr. | A Law Corporation Elder Abuse & Neglect Anyone can fall prey to a con artist or scammer operating over the telephone or Internet. Elders may be particularly susceptible to fraud by virtue of their diminished mental faculties and judgment ability. Since they are not working regu- larly and may have limiting physical conditions, elders are often more isolated, and therefore more easily preyed upon. Older persons also often live on their life savings, which may be substantial, making them enviable targets. Elder Abuse Attorney Corporation Besides unscrupulous telemarketers and Internet scams, elders may be defrauded by unlicensed contractors who go door-to-door and take money in advance to perform house painting or other work but never perform the job. Financial abuse can also be perpe- trated by a close friend, family member, or a caregiver. A person may exert undue influence on an elder to gain access to bank es Since 1994. accounts or insert oneself into a will. Elderly Abuse Attorney San Francisco Ibert G Stoll, Abuse and neglect in nursing homes is another cause for concem. California's Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act criminalizes physical abuse and neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, deprivation of necessary goods and services, and other treatment which results in physical or emotional harm. Victims of mursing home abuse can sue under the law to recover damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Punitive damages and attorneys' fees are also recoverable in certain situations. Abuse victims may sue not only the individual perpetrators, but also the nursing home as well, which has a responsibility to train and supervise its employees and care for residents. Our Website : http://stoll-law.com physical and mental capacity which nomally accompanies aging makes elders especially vulnerable to abuse and exploi- tation by those who would take advantage of the situation. The attomeys at Albert G. Stoll, A Law Corporation, stand up for the rights of individuals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area who have been the victim of elder abuse or nursing home neglect. Elder abuse can be financial or physical in nature, and can be perpetrated by a complete stranger or a long-time trusted friend or family member. The diminished Law today contact