91 Year Old Women Dies of Elder Abuse Caused by Severe Bedsores and Infection

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

A man allowed his 91-year-old mother to soak for weeks in her own feces and urine, with the elderly woman developing severe bed sores and a widespread infection in her bloodstream, police allege.

The victim died after a short stay at the Hospital. An autopsy is scheduled today to determine the cause of death.

Her son, was ordered held in lieu of $10,000 cash bail after his arraignment..

The manwho authorities said was his mother’s primary caretaker, is charged with permitting injury to an elderly or disabled person, and permitting serious injury to an elderly or disabled person.

“He left his mother to sit and rot in her own waste,”.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.