Tampa Elder Abuse Attorney

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As family members age and become frail and less aware of their surroundings due to a more fragile physical condition, it is an unfortunate fact that some elder family members are subject to abuse by members of their own family. Elder abuse taking place in the person’s own home inflicted by children, siblings, grandchildren or other family members can be painful, humiliating, dangerous and even life-threatening.

Sometimes elder abuse isn’t easy to spot, especially if your family member’s condition has been slowly deteriorating for a number of years. If you suspect that your family member is being abused by another person, it is your duty to help that family member in need. If you have questions about what your rights are and what your elderly family member’s rights are in an abusive situation, you should speak with a Tampa elder abuse lawyer immediately. If your older relative is being abused, the offending family member needs to be taken out of the vicinity of the victim immediately.

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An option that you might want to consider right away for your elderly family member is an order of protection (also known as restraining order or domestic violence injunction). This type of action will result in a court order requiring that the offending party stay away from the victim.

If your elderly relative has suffered domestic violence in the form of physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or other type of abuse, you need to speak with a lawyer to discuss your options in protecting your relative. Your family members deserve help and support, and we are here to offer help and legal advice to you and your family. Our ultimate goal is for your loved one to be safe and in an abuse-free environment. We will help you and support you throughout this difficult time, and we will use our extensive experience and practical knowledge in the area of elder abuse to benefit your case.

Contact a Tampa elder abuse attorney at Givens Divorce Law Group today to discuss your elder abuse case.