Elder Abuse A Complex of Broad Range of Medical and Financial Harm

Written by Adam Peck Category: Decubitus Ulcers, Pressure Sores and Bed Sores February 12th, 2013 2 min read

Elder abuse is a complex issue covering a broad range of offenses, from physically harming older adults to stealing from them, states California Elder Abuse Lawyer Steven Peck. Financial abuse is epidemic, particularly widespread, with annual financial losses to elder victims topping $2.9 billion.

More than eight in every 1,000 older adults are abused and/or exploited, Peck says, but there are so many other actual cases that are not reported that Peck believes the amount of elder abuse may be 5-10 times higher. Victims are often frail, vulnerable elders, and the abusers are often their own family members, medical facilities, incudung skiiled nursing faclities, assisted living facilities, hospitals, neighbors, and people posing as friends.

Adult Protective Services reports vary by state and include only victims who come forward; many are ashamed to admit it or pressured by perpetrators to keep quiet. Medicare and Medicaid fraud units don’t generally investigate cases under certain dollar thresholds.

Peck believes there should be more stringent tests and penalties for elder abuse and more research as to why and what are the circumstances in which it occurs. Considering the high dollar losses of financial exploitation, the costs of Nursing Home Abuse and neglect, which may includes. Bed Sores, Dehydration, Malnutrition, and Falls, and the strain that elder abuse is on the the Medicare and Medicaid systems, it is a problem that affects all of society, Peck says. I t must be stopped!!!

The PECK LAW GROUP specializes in personal injury matters relating to Serious and Catastrophic Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Surgery Errors, Wrongful Death that are determined to be a breach of the standard of care. Our experts and our attorneys have superior knowledge and know how in handling these type of matters from inception to Trial if need be. You will receive superior representation and of course the best possible result based upon our know how and expertise. Call us Now!!! THE PECK LAW GROUP In Southern California at (818) 908-0509; In Northern California at (925) 808-5708; or all across the United States toll free at (866) 909-9085.

Share it

Questions? Check with Peck Today

Blog Lead Form

Elder Abuse and Neglect in Assisted Living Facilities

Elopement in Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Abuse

Settlement Reached in Assisted Living Facility Death

Assisted Living Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

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.