New York City Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is the physical, sexual, or mental abuse of an older person. Elder abuse is prevalent in New York City nursing homes and assisted living facilities; however, most elder abusers are family members. Protecting elders is a pledge the elder abuse attorneys of the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm takes seriously. We speak for this generation of New Yorkers who may not be able to speak for themselves.

Types of Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can by psychological, physical, sexual, financial, and neglect. Many abusers may perform more than one type of abuse. For example, a family member caring for an elder may trick them into giving them money, then lie about it later on, and then hit them for questioning them.

Elder abuse in New York City nursing facilities can also be psychological with the patient being manipulated, threatened, yelled at, or deprived of basic needs. The elder may feel they cannot communicate the abuse to someone for fear of retribution. Physical elder abuse in a nursing home can be in the form of pushing, pulling, or hitting the elderly person by a member of the staff.

Someone may not need any provocation to harm an elderly person. They may have a mood problem, or been a victim of abuse themselves, or be so stressed and frustrated that they act impulsively.

What to do if you know of Elder Abuse

If you know of a situation of elder abuse, contact the New York City police, and a trusted person such as the elder’s nurse or doctor. The family should contact a New York City elder abuse attorney such as the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm for legal advice. Our law firm will be compassionate and be able to communicate with the elderly person. We will investigate the case in cooperation with New York City law enforcement to find out who the abuser is if the elder cannot tell us, and prepare and deliver an effective elder abuse lawsuit in New York City.

Please contact the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm or call 212-869-3500 for a free consultation.