The State of Texas Reports More Than 56 Thousand Elders Were Victims of Abuse, Neglect and / or Exploitation says Los Angeles Elder Abuse Lawyer Steven Peck

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

It’s a crime that reaches into thousands of homes… maybe yours… and often… people aren’t even aware of it.

How bad is elderly abuse? Here are some numbers that demonstrate the problem.

More than 56 thousand Texans who are older than 65 were victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation in 2010.

The five most common forms of elder abuse are neglect, physical, financial, emotional and sexual says San Diego Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck.

Watch over your elder parents and friends. Talk to them ask questions, get to them before the abusers do so.

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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.