Elder Abuse is Growing Exponentially says California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Abuse March 28th, 2013 2 min read

As many as 1 in 10 older adults and 1 in 2 people with dementia are victims of elder abuse. Unfortunately, for every case that gets reported there are 23 that go unreported. This is caused by a number of factors, including the overall lack of awareness and reluctance to admit by victims due to fear or illness. With 77 million baby boomers aging and the number of people over 90 growing exponentially, the problem will only become more desperate.

Elder Abuse both medical and financial is a major problem in the State of California, the United States of America, and all over the world.

Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities are notorious for elder abuse, failing to live up to there obligations and responsibilities, delegating medical issues, to low level wage employees, and thinking about their bottom line in lieu of the care that the elders need. Many of these facilities are understaffed and do not have the ability to give the care that is needed and promised, causing issues relating to Decubitus Ulcers aka Bed Sores and Pressure Sores, Dehydration, Malnutrition and Infections which in many instances causes death.

The PECK LAW GROUP specializes in personal injury matters relating to Serious and Catastrophic Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Bed Sores, Decubitus Ulcers, and Pressure Sores, Medical Malpractice, Surgery Errors, Traumatic Brain Injury, Birth Injury and 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) 999-9085

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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.