Dependent adults are those who are above 18 years of age, who are unable to carry out normal activities, take care of themselves or protect their own rights due to physical or mental limitations. The term can also refer to a person between the ages of 18-64 who is in hospital for more than 24 hours. Such dependents who have been abused/neglected by a care-taker or have neglected themselves experience physical and mental injuries, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, deprivation of basic rights like food, shelter, safety, clothing, etc.

If you or a loved one is a victim of dependent adult abuse, get assistance in contacting a personal injury attorney to explore the prospect of filing a personal injury claim for compensation against those responsible for the injuries/abuse.

Types Of Dependent Adult Abuse

Though there are millions of cases of dependent adult abuse cases world-wide, most of them go unreported, mainly because the dependent person is either incapable of complaining/protesting or the fear, uncertainty, intimidation, submissive/dependent feelings cause them to remain silent, while giving more power to abusers.

Broadly speaking, dependent adult abuse may include:

• Physical abuse – rough handling, slapping, locking inside rooms etc
• Active or Passive Neglect
• Psychological or Emotional abuse – verbal or non-verbal, humiliation, threats, harassment, intimidation, etc
• Neglect
• Sexual abuse – including using trickery, threats or force to engage in sexual activity without the person’s full knowledge and consent
• Financial abuse that results in financial loss to the dependent and gain to the abuser
• Medication errors

It may not be easy to recognize signs of abuse, but if the victim is depressed, dehydrated/poorly-fed, has sudden financial problems/needs, maintains poor hygiene, social withdrawal, unexplained physical injuries, appears frightened of certain persons, etc these may be warning signs that they’re facing some kind of abuse.

How We Can Assist

Canada has specific laws against elder and dependent adult abuse, both civil and criminal. If your loved one has undergone abuse in a facility that was entrusted with their care, or they have been abused by an individual, contact our personal injury lawyers to file a personal injury claim against those responsible for the abuse. The abusers may include family members, friends, paid care-takers, staff, land-lords, nursing-home personnel, etc. in a position of trust and authority.

Our personal injury law firm can conduct independent investigations into the circumstances of the case and build a robust claim based on evidence. Compensation claims are paid out by insurance companies and they may adopt a dismissive or aggressive attitude to your claim. We can assemble documentary proof, get testimony from expert witnesses or eye-witnesses if any and ensure that liability is identified and fixed on those responsible for this abuse and help the victim to receive just compensation.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)