San Diego Elder Abuse Defense Lawyer

Wrongly accused of elder abuse.

Over the last few years, there has been a rise in reports of elder abuse and convictions. Society, and as a result, the courts, have become more sensitive to the well being of our seniors. But with the rise in accusations, there has also been a rise in people falsely accused of elder abuse. As a caregiver, it can be devastating and humiliating to be wrongly accused. In situations like these, you need a compassionate and experienced San Diego elder abuse attorney like the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter.

Protect your rights. Call the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter at 619-330-5881
for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

A rise in accusations of elder abuse.

There are a couple of reasons for the increase in complaints:

• Greater distrust of caregivers: The increase of the institutionalization of our seniors with dementia has given to a rise in distrust of caregivers.
• Lack of understanding of the role of caregivers: Many people are frightened of diseases like Alzheimer’s. They wonder how caregivers can deal with in on a continual basis.
• People don’t know their neighbors: People don’t know their neighbors as well anymore. They might not really understand the situation.
• The rise in cell phones: A neighbor might form a judgment based on just a few seconds of observation and decide to call 911 anonymously. Cell phones make it easy to call on a whim.

You may be wrongly accused by the elderly person.

The sad fact is, the senior may truly be convinced that you abused them.

Sometimes, the mental condition of a senior causes them to be unreliable or cause inconsistent behavior. Sometimes they may be understanding, other times they feel angry and lash out. They may tell other loved ones, their friends, or even their doctor that they are being abused. They may be convinced in their minds that they’re being abused and also may convince others of this fact.

Other family members may wrongly accuse you.

Sometimes, other family members may be greedy and look to the future when there may be money and property to inherit. They may be jealous of the influence you may have as a caretaker and try to discredit you. If they start making calls to protective agencies, the situation can escalate very quickly into a negative experience for all parties involved.

When you need to call an experienced San Diego elder abuse attorney.

If you have been falsely accused of elder abuse, we understand that the situation can be humiliating. You need a compassionate and strategic attorney to fight for your rights. So don’t delay in calling the Law Offices of Elliot N. Kanter at 619-330-5881 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. We’ll work together to see that justice prevails.