Sherman Oaks Elder Abuse Attorneys

Unfortunately, elder abuse in California is an ongoing problem.

Abuse and neglect are generalized terms that refer to any “knowing, intentional, or negligent act” by another, usually a caregiver. There are several types of elder abuse and neglect defined as follows:

• Physical abuse: The act of inflicting harm, pain, or injury through tangible means, like slapping or hitting.
• Neglect: The failure to provide basic needs or care, including food, shelter, health needs, or protection.
• Sexual abuse: Non-consensual sexual contact.
• Emotional or psychological abuse: Using means to inflict distress, humiliation, intimidation, anguish, or other mental pain.
• Abandonment: To leave or desert a vulnerable elder after assuming caretaking responsibilities.
• Financial abuse: To take advantage or exploit a vulnerable elder to gain money, property, or other resources for personal profit.

If you believe a loved one has fallen victim to abuse or neglect, or if you are the abused, it is important that you know you are not alone. The dedicated legal team at Mancini & Associates is here to help.

Please contact us if you observe any of the following common signs of abuse:

• Bedsores & infections
• Dehydration or malnutrition
• Rapid weight loss
• Reluctance to speak about their injuries
• Becoming emotionally and visibly agitated
• Unusual and sudden changes in behavior, including fear of being touched, sucking, biting, rocking
• Unexplained cuts or bruises
• In severe cases of abuse, head trauma, and broken or fractured bones
• Being frequently ill
• Unsanitary conditions
• Sudden changes in testamentary documents, such as wills, trusts, life insurance, etc.
• Sudden changes in bank account holders, large payments or gifts to caregivers, etc.