When Your Loved One is Victimized by Financial Exploitation
Certain forms of nursing home abuse have nothing to do with abuse or neglect that places your loved one's health at risk. It can take the ugly form of financial exploitation. Sometimes, an unwitting or vulnerable resident falls under the undue influence of a staff member. At The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C., in Houston, Texas, our job is to hold them accountable.
If you suspect that your elderly family member is being taken advantage of by a manipulative nursing home employee, contact us at 888-890-7290.
When Nursing Home Residents are Financially Exploited
At The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C., we have handled financial exploitation cases involving missing checkbooks and missing cash and even one involving a "trusted" staff member forging a signature on a newly drafted will — suddenly becoming the beneficiary on a life insurance policy. In other cases, management and ownership may be using residents to engage in Medicare fraud.
Being Vigilant and Noticing the Signs
Don't ignore the signs of financial exploitation. If you notice an overly close relationship with a nursing home employee and your parent or grandparent, take action immediately. Talk to your family member. Find out the nature of the friendship. Securing access to financial and other records can go a long way toward making sure your loved one isn't mistreated. If you suspect that abuse or exploitation has occurred, you need a seasoned attorney to represent you.
Holding Nursing Homes Accountable for Financial Exploitation
We have a track record of success in holding nursing home ownership and their employees accountable for financially exploiting an unwitting or disabled resident. While criminal charges can also be filed, that action does little to compensate your loved one for the damage done. A civil case handled by an aggressive attorney can go along way toward securing the justice you deserve.
Contact Us
For more information, or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding financial elder abuse and other forms of nursing home abuses, please contact us.
