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Elder Abuse Law Firm in Los Angeles
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Free Case EvaluationAccording to a report by the National Center of Elder Abuse, out of the 6 millions cases of elder abuse in the US a year, 11 percent are within the state of California. Unfortunately, this statistic is the highest in the country. The most horrific statistic to date, is that 16,000 seniors were abused or neglected at any given time in Los Angeles.
What Is A Situation Where Someone Would Suffer Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse may involve physical or sexual abuse, neglect, financial abuse, confinement, or even willful deprivation of necessities. Common injury producing events include falls, bed sores, residents being left unattended, infections, and unexplained injuries. Any senior can suffer from elder abuse, but there are a few that are more common than others. In most cases, the abuser is a person in a position of trust. As a law firm specializing in Elder Abuse cases in Los Angeles, we’ve handled multiple cases where individuals and their families were seeking justice and compensation. Some of the most common cases we have handled involve:
- Abuse by Long Term Care Homes
- Abuse by In-Home caregivers
- Abuse by Hospital Staff
- Abuse by relatives & family members
What to do if you believe a loved one has suffered abuse?
If you are aware of a loved one suffering abuse, your first step should be to report it to the police. By reporting the abuse to the police, they will be able to carry out a full investigation. The next step would be to speak to a lawyer specializing in elder abuse cases. They will be able to help you seek compensation for the trauma suffered by your loved one. They will also be able to seek the right private treatment and support your loved one requires.
At DAS LAW LA, we understand how difficult it may be to talk about such a traumatic experience. Mr. Sarkesians will be with you every step of the way, offering his guidance and support. Don’t hesitate to get into contact with Mr. Sarkesians & DAS LAW LA. We offer Free Evaluations for everyone where we will listen to your case and offer our advice for your next steps. He is compassionate and professional, and will handle your case with the utmost respect.
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Over the years, Derik Sarkesians spent his time representing and counseling numerous companies across a broad range of industries including retail stores, entertainment venues, security companies, restaurants, and universities. He regularly defended matters involving personal/catastrophic injury, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and products liability, before leaving a top nationally ranked insurance defense firm to start DAS LAW LA. He utilizes his knowledge, experience, skill and reputation to represent the general public and aggressively pursue those who have caused harm.
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