Adult Protective Services (APS) are agencies that have been set up throughout the state of Wisconsin and in many other states in order to help older adults and adults at risk who have been abused, neglected, or otherwise exploited. Elder adults generally refer to adults over the age of 60, while adults at risk are those who have a mental or physical condition that impairs their ability to care for their needs. These adults generally are at a higher risk of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation. There are a variety of different types of abuse that an older adult or an adult at risk might experience, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and APS can help with all of those different types of abuse.
If you call APS to report abuse, you are likely to be asked to answer several questions. These questions may include the name, address, and age of the adult involved in the alleged abuse or neglect, the type of abuse and how you discovered it, the name and relationship of any caregiver to the victim, the name and relationship of the suspected abuser to the victim, and other relevant questions.
Once you report abuse or neglect, a responder will determine if there is an immediate safety concern for the adult victim, and, if so, take steps right away to eliminate that safety concern. There are various programs and services available for adults in this situation, and they can help with all different aspects of the situation. These services might include health care, transportation services, nutrition, benefit counseling, and domestic violence or sexual assault services.
The nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers of Boller & Vaughan are experienced in ensuring that nursing homes and other elderly care facilities live up to reasonable standards in screening and hiring employees. When a nursing facility fails to do so, and injury to a resident occurs, the nursing facility may be liable for those injuries. We know how to investigate your case, assess your situation and determine whether you or your loved one has any potential claims against nursing home staff or the nursing home itself. Contact Boller & Vaughan today and learn how we can help you through this difficult situation.
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
