According to the National Clearinghouse on Abuse Later in Life (NCALL), abuse later in life involves a situation in which a person in a position of trust, such as a relative or caregiver, abuses, neglects, abandons, or financially exploits an individual who is aged 50 or older. The perpetrator targets the victim due to his or her age or disability.
Abuse can occur to both men and women later in life, although about two-thirds of victims are female. While a significant amount of abuse later in life is inflicted by a spouse or intimate partner, it also tends to be inflicted by other people charged with caring for the victim, such as family members, caregivers, or fiduciaries. Although some strangers do abuse elderly victims, the far more common scenario involves someone known to the victim.
Similar to abuse cases involving younger victims, there often is a dynamic of power and control between the abuser and his or her victim. The abuser will use coercive tactics, such as intimidation and manipulation, in order to gain some sort of benefit from the victim, financial or otherwise. While caregiver stress may lead to some abusive situations, an individual with a thinking pattern of entitlement and desire for power and control over another more typically leads to abuse of victims in their later lives.
No one is sure how many cases of elder abuse actually occur each year, simply because they are vastly unreported. Victims typically do not report these crimes out of shame and embarrassment. As a result, cases of elder abuse continue to appear.
As the nursing home industry continues to grow with America’s steadily aging population, the quality of care and staff members continues to become of greater concern. All too often, nursing home staff members do not properly care for their residents, which can lead directly to their injuries resulting from abuse or neglect. At Boller & Vaughan, we focus on protecting the rights of those who have suffered neglectful or abusive actions at the hands of caregivers at nursing home facilities. We have the skills and knowledge to delve into the facts your case, consider all available options, and advocate on your behalf by bringing any legal claims that you may have against the nursing home in question, or its staff members. Call your Wisconsin nursing home neglect and abuse attorneys at (608) 268-0268 and schedule your free consultation today.
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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.
