According to the Department of Health and Human Services, one in ten elderly persons is affected by elder abuse or neglect, and 41 out of 1,000 of elderly people are victims of financial exploitation. These rates are most likely higher because sadly a lot of elder abuse and neglect goes unreported. If you or your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse and/or neglect, Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner is here to help. We offer free consultations to help get you the maximum compensation possible.
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An elderly person may experience one or many forms of abuse at the hands of their abuser.
These offenses could include:
Many elderly persons suffer abuse in silence because they are either unable or too afraid to tell anyone about it. It is important to know the signs that someone is going through abuse. If you notice a change in personality or the body’s physical condition, take notice and find out what is behind the changes. Your loved one may be suffering from abuse.
Some common signs to look for include:
If you think you or your loved one is suffering or has suffered from abuse or neglect, it is important that you report it. You can report suspected abuse and neglect by contacting the West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families Adult Protective Services, or call the West Virginia 24 Hour State wide Elder Neglect & Abuse Hotline at 1-800-352-6513. You can also contact the West Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman (in charge of overseeing nursing home abuse and neglect) at 1-877-987-4463.
If you or your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, let Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet & Buckner help. Our attorneys will work to get you the compensation that you and your family need and deserve. We have two offices in Princeton and Charleston, West Virginia, and if you cannot travel to our offices, we will come to you.
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