Elder Abuse Attorneys
If you or someone you know has experienced elder abuse, it’s important to understand your rights and options.
We Fight for Elder Abuse Survivors
Seniors and dependent adults are a vulnerable population, and when they suffer abuse or neglect, it is a profound violation of their safety and dignity. The lasting impacts of elder abuse, be it physical, emotional, or financial, can be devastating for a victim and their family. If this has happened to you or someone you love, know that you have legal rights to seek accountability and compensation. When you are ready, our elder abuse attorneys are prepared to stand with you.
At Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, our priority is your family’s security and peace of mind. We provide a safe, confidential space to listen with compassion and to answer your questions. During a free, confidential consultation, we will clearly explain your legal rights and provide empathetic legal guidance. Call us at 888-779-1180 or submit our online contact form, and we will contact you shortly.
What Constitutes Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is defined by California law (Welfare and Institutions Code § 15610.07) as physical abuse, neglect, financial abuse, abandonment, isolation, abduction, or other treatment resulting in harm, pain, or mental suffering to an elder. The law also protects “dependent adults,” who are between the ages of 18 and 64 and have mental or physical limitations.
This legal definition extends beyond just physical harm to include actions that misuse authority, trust, or a senior’s vulnerability. Examples of elder abuse include, but are not limited to:
- Physical Abuse: Hitting, pushing, or causing physical harm.
- Neglect: Failing to provide food, water, medicine, or hygiene.
- Financial Abuse: Stealing money or property, or using fraud or coercion to gain financial control.
- Emotional Abuse: Intimidation, threats, or harassment that causes mental suffering.
- Sexual Abuse: Any non-consensual sexual act or contact.
- Isolation: Preventing an elder from seeing family, friends, or medical professionals.
If you believe a loved one has suffered any of these actions or any other conduct that caused them harm, you may have a civil claim. Do not hesitate to speak to a California elder abuse lawyer from our firm.
Types of Elder Abuse Cases We Handle
At Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, we are dedicated to helping survivors of elder abuse and their families hold the perpetrators and any negligent institutions accountable. Contact us for experienced legal support in matters involving:
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: We fight for seniors who have suffered physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, or neglect, in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
- Financial Elder Abuse: We seek justice for seniors who have been victims of theft, fraud, or exploitation by a caregiver, family member, or financial predator.
- Physical and Emotional Abuse: We advocate fiercely for those who have been harmed by caregivers, family members, or others entrusted with their care, seeking justice for the profound and lasting damage they have suffered.
- Assisted Living and In-Home Care Abuse: Our team holds both individuals and the companies they work for accountable for abuse and neglect in assisted living facilities and while providing in-home care.
The examples above are not exhaustive in showing how we can help. If you or a loved one has suffered elder abuse in any context, contact us for a free, confidential consultation. We handle these cases with deep responsibility, respect, and commitment.
In many elder abuse cases, more than one party often shares liability for the wrongdoer’s heinous actions. Whether a caregiver, a corporation, or an institution concealed, ignored, or enabled the abuse, our elder abuse attorneys are committed to holding every wrongdoer fully accountable for the harm inflicted.
What Legal Rights Do Elder Abuse Survivors Have?
If you have suffered elder abuse, you may have a viable civil claim against your abuser and other parties responsible for the harm you have endured. A civil lawsuit is separate from any criminal case. It allows survivors to seek compensation for the physical, psychological, emotional, and financial losses suffered due to the abuse.
For example, you may be able to recover compensation for the following:
- Past and future medical bills
- Counseling and therapy costs
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- The cost of a new care facility or in-home care
- Physical pain
- Emotional trauma
- Wrongful death damages
Beyond compensation to help you move forward with your life, a civil lawsuit may help bring you healing and closure. A civil lawsuit can hold the perpetrator and any person or institution that enabled, concealed, or negligently failed to prevent the abuse, for the harm you have suffered.
Even if the abuse occurred many years ago, you may be able to take legal action. California’s statute of limitations, or deadline, for filing a civil lawsuit for elder abuse varies, depending on the specific circumstances of your case.
An elder abuse attorney from our firm can determine how the statute of limitations applies to your case. We can also ensure that you do not lose your legal right to seek accountability and compensation. We provide a free, confidential, no-obligation consultation.
Why Choose Our Elder Abuse Attorneys for Your Case?
Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys has guided thousands of clients through the legal process after life-altering events. We have secured justice and compensation after commercial truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful deaths, and other catastrophic situations. Many of these cases involve deeply sensitive and complex circumstances that cause not only physical harm but also lasting psychological and financial devastation.
Our firm is known for its relentless and compassionate advocacy. We do not hesitate to confront powerful individuals, corporations, institutions, government entities, or their insurers, whether in negotiations or court. We will do everything possible to secure the justice and compensation our clients deserve.
When a case involves the abuse of an elder or dependent adult, we adopt a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach. We champion every survivor’s voice through meticulous investigation and preparation, aggressive advocacy, and unwavering support, all while protecting privacy and advancing all costs. You pay nothing unless we win.
From your first confidential consultation through case resolution and beyond, we will stand beside you and be your voice. You can count on us to fight to hold every responsible party accountable for their actions and secure the compensation you deserve.
Schedule a Free, Confidential Consultation With Our Elder Abuse Attorneys
At Karns & Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys, we understand that taking the first step toward civil justice is often difficult and overwhelming. When you are ready, our team provides a safe space for you to share your story. You can ask any legal questions and learn about your legal rights and options. This consultation is strictly confidential and free without obligation.
Our law firm fights for survivors of elder abuse. If you would like compassionate legal guidance about your unique situation, call us at 888-779-1180 or submit our online contact form, and we will contact you shortly.
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