With the number of people over the age of 65, a projected 18% of the population by 2025, we’ll soon have more people in nursing homes, hospitals and private homes than ever before. Which means our vigilance in protecting the rights of the abused is even more critical.

Nursing home abuse and neglect are usually a result of one of the following:

• negligent care

• physical abuse
• sexual abuse
• financial exploitation

If you suspect someone you know is the victim of elder abuse there are several signs you should watch for that may indicate elder abuse or nursing home neglect:

• Unexplained accidents or injuries
• Extreme changes in your loved one’s condition in a short period of time
• Signs of dehydration or malnutrition
• Bed sores
• Unclean conditions
• Daily living needs not met
• Fractures
• Slip and fall accidents

• Death
• Any other signs of physical or mental suffering

One of the biggest problems we face in trying to protect our elders is that seniors often fail to report the abuse, which allows not only that abuse to continue but it encourages the behavior to continue with everyone in that person’s care. That’s why it’s vitally important to pay attention and look for signs of mistreatment or abuse.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse in New York or New Jersey, you need knowledgeable and experienced New York elder abuse attorneys on your side. The attorneys at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. have been winning cases involving people just like you for years.

Here’s how to reach us:

–For fastest service, call: 1-800-529-9997, or
–Fill out a New York Personal Injury Case Consultation form.

We’re eager to hear your story, answer your questions and lay out all of your available options. All at no risk and no cost to you. That’s right. Our consultations are completely FREE. So call us now at 1-800-529-9997.

We handle personal injury cases in New York and New Jersey.