Elder Abuse Law
Protection for vulnerable elderly people
In our experience, elder abuse is becoming more and more common, particularly cases where an elderly person is taken advantage of financially.
Elder abuse can be experienced by people from all walks of life regardless of their background. It often has devastating consequences, robbing a person of their life savings or quality of life, and also impacts on family and friends.
How we help you
The cases we see are not always about money or assets being stolen. It could be that an elderly person with dementia is being taken advantage of, or a new spouse is isolating an elderly person from the rest of their family, or an elderly person is not being properly cared for or living in an unhealthy environment.
Our expertise is in representing elderly persons (or those trying to protect them) to put a stop to any elder abuse, pursue anyone who has taken advantage of the elderly person, and put steps in place to ensure the elderly person is protected for the future.
If you have concerns that an elderly person is being abused, our experienced elder abuse lawyers are here to help.
Elder abuse is often caused by a family member, a ‘friend’, a carer or person with a power of attorney. It can happen anywhere including in places of care such as a nursing home, aged care facility or hospital.
Physical abuse or extreme cases of neglect should be reported to the local police service. If you discover elder abuse while you’re performing your job, be very careful. We can advise you on the issues that could affect your employment.
False accusations of elder abuse
Unfortunately, we also see people being falsely accused of elder abuse. This might happen for instance if a disgruntled child sees that an elderly parent is spending what they think is their inheritance on a new spouse. If you find yourself being falsely accused, we can help you deal with that and advise on what you need to do to protect your interests.
Plan your next move
We are pleased to offer a range of fee options depending on your circumstances, including deferred and no win no fee arrangements. If you have concerns about elder abuse, contact our team today.
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