Every year, thousands of elder persons are abused, exploited, or neglected by family members, caregivers, and others. Many older persons become victims of elder abuse because they are older, vulnerable, and frail, and they have become dependent on others to take care of their most essential needs.

Elder abuse is the term that can be used to describe one or more of the following that involves an elderly person:

• Sexual abuse, which also includes any kind of nonconsensual sexual contact
• Physical abuse, which can lead to physical injury or pain
• Psychological or emotional abuse/anguish, including intimidation, threats, or humiliation
• Material or financial exploitation, such as using an elderly person’s financial resources without his or her permission and to benefit another person
• Failure or neglect by a caretaker to provide the services and goods required so that the elderly person is not made susceptible to mental anguish, physical harm, mental illness, or abandonment
• Denying the elderly person the health or food-related services that he or she needs

If you are a concerned relative or the friend of an elderly person that you believe is a victim of elder abuse in Louisiana, our personal injury attorneys at The Berniard Law Firm would like to hear from you right away. Call us at (504) 527-6225 or contact us online to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION.