Elder abuse is a general term used to describe one or more of the following:

• Physical abuse, physical pain or injury.
• Sexual abuse, e.g., non-consensual sexual contact of any kind.
• Emotional or psychological mental anguish, e.g., humiliation, intimidation, or threats.
• Financial or material exploitation, e.g., using the resources of an older person, without his/her consent, for someone else's benefit.
• Neglect or failure of a caretaker to provide goods or services necessary to avoid physical harm, mental anguish or mental illness, e.g., abandonment, denial of food or health-related services.

INSURANCE COMPANIES: When you have been injured because of someone else's negligence your claim will be handled through that individual's insurance company. Their insurance company's agents are experts at handling this type of claim. It is their job to look out for the best interests of their company and their insured. You need an expert to represent your best interests.

INVESTIGATION: In all cases, it is very important to have someone investigate the facts immediately after your injury. Evidence may be lost or damaged and witnesses may forget or move away. As a result, this may hurt your case. When our attorneys are hired, we immediately start to investigate the facts of your case.

FILING DEADLINES: There are statutory or contractual time limits for filing certain claims. If you fail to file your claim or notify the proper party within the appropriate time limit, you may lose your rights under the law which may affect your compensation for your injury.

WHAT WE DO: Our firm understands that after experiencing such trauma, your immediate goals are to:

• Have someone investigate the case and preserve any necessary evidence and, testimony;
• Make sure your medical treatment and bills will be covered;
• Make certain that all statutory and contractual notices have been timely filed; and,
• Ensure that the insurance company fairly compensates you for your medical expenses, wage loss, injuries and your pain and suffering.

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