Category: Elder Abuse California

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Case Example Of Check Forgeries Victim’s Checking Account Overdrawn Unauthorized Card Charges Discovered Never hand an ATM/debit card or credit card to a caregiver and ask them to go get cash or make purchases.  Never give out any PIN numbers. Never give a caregiver or other person a […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Many Forms Of Elder Abuse What To Look For Keeping Older Loved Ones Safe The National Council on Aging says up to five million older Americans are abused yearly, and the annual loss by victims of financial elder abuse is estimated to be at least $36.5 billion. Elder abuse can […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Three Caregivers Arrested 87-Year-Old Victim Died From Gangrene Infection Sadly, seniors under in-home care are at risk of physical and emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and abandonment even though they are paying for their care.  See Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code §§ 15610.05 (definition of abandonment); 15610.63 (definition […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER The Many Forms Of Elder Abuse Spotting Signs Of Possible Abuse Steps For Keeping Older Loved Ones Safe Up to five million older Americans are abused yearly, and the annual loss by victims of financial elder abuse is estimated to be at least $36.5 billion, according to the […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER 78-Year-Old Knocked To Floor By Aide Resident Died From Injuries Sustained Assault Captured By Surveillance Camera Stories of intentional abuse or wanton neglect/abandonment of seniors in nursing homes are difficult to read but abuse is a real threat, particularly for those seniors suffering from dementia.  Evans Law Firm, […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Statutory Definition Of Physical Abuse Case Example Remedies For Elder Abuse Elderly patients may be victims of both physical abuse or neglect and financial elder abuse at the hands of the very caregivers they pay to protect them. A dishonest caregiver’s physical abuse or neglect of an older […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Victim Pushed To Ground  Subsequently Died From Fall Incident Caught On Surveillance Camera Evans Law Firm, Inc. represents elderly victims and families in cases of nursing home abuse and pursue all those responsible for the abuse including any owners or administrators and supervisory persons in charge of any […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Untreated Injuries And Infection Lead To Premature Death Allegations Of Criminal Neglect Sepsis and Gangrene Developed From Untreated Injuries Hospice patients, like skilled nursing facility patients, are at risk of neglect and abuse.  Neglect and abuse may in some cases be attributable to understaffing or unqualified care providers.  […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Risk Of Abuse And Neglect In Nursing Homes Nursing Home Abuse Settlements Remedies For Injured Seniors And Families Sadly, seniors under in-home care or residing in nursing homes or assisted care facilities are at risk of physical and emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and abandonment.  See Cal. Welf. […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Happy Thanksgiving Day 2023!! Include Older Loved Ones And Friends One-On-One Time All of us at Evans Law Firm, Inc. wish you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving Day whether you’re traveling or staying right at home. The Thanksgiving holiday is a busy long weekend but it is […]