Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney Steven Peck Defines Elder Abuse

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

Elder abuse in the state of California can be defined as mistreatment of an elder (aged 65 years or older) or dependent adult (between the ages of 18 and 64 with physical or mental limitations) living either within a home or an institution.

Common types of abuse are physical abuse (causing pain or injury), psychological (causing mental anguish), sexual (assault or rape), financial (using property or money without consent), abandonment, neglect (lack of reasonable care), abduction (taking the elder out of the state without consent), isolation (purposely preventing communication and contact) and self-neglect (an elder refusing to care for themselves to the point of harm).

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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.