Elder Abuse

Sacramento Elder Abuse Lawyer

Abuse of the elderly happens all too frequently in northern California and in the United States. At the Law Offices of Lawrence M. Knapp, we help families cope with the abuse of their older loved ones. If you suspect that a family member has been abused in a convalescent care facility or nursing home, contact an experienced and skilled California nursing home abuse attorney. We will aggressively represent you in court, helping you obtain compensation for your loved one’s injuries and preventing the abuser from hurting others in their care.

Types of Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can take many forms. Our clients include nursing home patients who were physically abused with slaps, burns, or pushes, resulting in black eyes, lacerations, and bruises. We have helped assisted living residents who were sexually abused, raped, or touched inappropriately. Families have reported that their loved ones have been harassed, intimidated, and become isolated from friends because of emotional and mental abuse. Others have told us stories about the theft of their loved one’s money or possessions. Moreover, intentional neglect, an all-too-common feature of nursing home life, is a form of abuse.

How We Help

California law allows for increased remedies if intentional abuse can be proved. The victim of elder abuse can receive treble damages and attorneys’ fees if the case is successful. Because we are willing to invest the needed time to develop a strong argument, we have settled or obtained substantial verdicts in a number of elder abuse cases. We tell clients that it is important to help family members, but it is also important to prevent the same thing from happening to others.

Contact a Proven Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

At the Law Offices of Lawrence M. Knapp, we know how devastating it is to learn that you have placed your loved one in an abusive situation. However, you can take steps to stop the abuse, prevent it from happening to others, and recover compensation for your loved one’s injuries. Contact our California law offices today to learn how we can help you make a difference in the lives of the elderly in nursing homes.

An Sacramento elder abuse lawyer serving northern California, including Stockton, San Jose, Vallejo, Livermore, Lodi, Tracy, Manteca, Modesto, Oakland,, Fresno, Davis, Pleasanton, Concord, and San Andreas

Sacramento County ● Stanislaus County ● San Joaquin County

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