The Law Office of Scott Righthand is a San Francisco law firm that handles elder abuse cases.  Our firm represents elders who have been harmed or neglected by their family members, caretakers or nursing home personnel.

Elder abuse encompasses both intentional harm, such as physical and emotional abuse, as well as carelessness, neglect and abandonment. Signs of elder abuse include bruises, broken bones, malnutrition and bedsores. Malnutrition may occur when a caretaker fails to provide adequate food or nourishment.  Bedsores may occur when the nursing staff fails to rotate or shift a patient's position if the patient is confined to a wheelchair or bed.

Elder abuse also includes acts by a caregiver to take financial advantage of an elder, such as by drafting checks from an elder's account without their consent, obtaining control of their financial assets or forcing a change in a will.

Family members, as well as healthcare providers and nursing homes, may be liable for elder abuse. If a care provider has abused or taken advantage of you or a loved one, you may be able to collect compensation for pain and suffering, punitive damages, economic losses, and attorneys' fees.

The Law Offices of Scott Righthand would like to meet with you to discuss how we can stop the abuse and recover compensation for your injuries. Call us at 415-544-0115 or complete our online contact form to arrange for a free initial consultation.