Under Wisconsin law, each county is required to appoint an agency as the elder-adult-at-risk agency. In turn, this agency must establish an elder abuse reporting system, along with a policy for alerting other investigative agencies, such as law enforcement officials, about the system and how it operates. The purpose of this system is to provide a mechanism for individuals to report the abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and self-neglect of older adults, and ensure that the appropriate agencies properly investigate all such reports and handle them as needed. Wisconsin law imposes various duties on the elder-adult-at-risk agency and how different situations should be documented, addressed, and remedied.
For example, the elder-adult-at-risk agency has the affirmative duty to appropriately report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of any individuals over the age of 60 by a caregiver or a certain entity to the appropriate departments for investigation and assistance within 24 hours of the report. Many different types of individuals are mandated reporters under Wisconsin law, including doctors, therapists, and social workers, with respect to an elder adult if the adult requests that a report be made, or if the reporter believes that the adult is at imminent risk of serious bodily harm, death, sexual assault, or significant property loss caused by a suspected perpetrator. These mandated reporters can make a report through the elder-adult-at-risk agency, a law enforcement agency, or any other appropriate agency designate by statute.
Wisconsin’s Elder Abuse and Adult at Risk Reporting Law is one of the tools available on a statewide basis to help combat elder abuse and neglect before it severely harms individuals. The Wisconsin elder abuse lawyers of Boller & Vaughan have handled countless claims on behalf of nursing home residents who have suffered serious injuries and even death due to the negligent behavior of nursing home staff and facilities. When a serious injury or death of a loved one occurs, we know just how devastating it can be, and how you powerless you feel as a result. Allow your family to begin the healing process from this traumatic event by holding the wrongdoers responsible for your loved one’s injuries. Contact our office today and set up a free consultation with one of our experienced nursing home abuse attorneys.
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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.
