Financial Exploitation - Serious Assisted Living Abuse and Neglect Cases
Alabama assisted living abuse lawyer who holds facilities accountable for financial exploitation
Assisted living facilities sometimes financially exploit residents and their families. Sadly, this type of assisted living abuse and neglect is one of the most common ones we encounter at Shuttlesworth Law Firm LLC. That's why we strongly encourage you contact us if you or a loved one is a victim.
Our aggressive assisted living abuse and neglect attorney knows how to investigate complicated financial abuse cases and have years of experience successfully resolving such cases. We know what evidence to look for to support claims, and we have the case results to prove it.
What are examples of financial exploitation by assisted living facilities?
You need to be extremely attentive in order to spot financial exploitation by assisted living facilities. Some of the most common ways such facilities take advantage of residents and their families include:
- Overcharging for services
- Charging for unnecessary services (including unnecessary medical procedures)
- Billing for services not provided
- Double billing for services
What are the warning signs of financial exploitation by assisted living facilities?
How do you know if you or a loved one is a victim of financial abuse by an assisted living facility? Watch for the following signs:
- Sudden increases in price for services
- Unexpected bills from assisted living facility
- Notices from unknown billing companies
What should I do if I suspect financial exploitation by assisted living facilities?
If you believe you or a loved one is a victim of elder financial abuse committed by an assisted living facility, you can take steps to protect yourself or loved one from further harm:
- Carefully review bills from assisted living facilities.
- If you notice any discrepancies, ask for an explanation from the assisted living facility.
- Contact the police if you are not satisfied with the facility's answer.
- Report the exploitation by calling the Adult Abuse Hotline at 1-800-458-7214.
- Contact us immediately.
Why should I hire an Alabama lawyer at Shuttlesworth Law Firm LLC?
We believe injury victims and their families should know exactly what's happening throughout their legal case. That's why our nursing home neglect lawyer communicates clearly with our clients at Shuttlesworth Law Firm LLC.
We won't just pay attention to you at the start of your case. We'll answer your phone calls. We'll communicate clearly with you every step of the way. We will keep you informed about the status of your case. And we talk with you before we make any major decisions.
Discover what an attentive attorney can do for you. Contact us. Call 866-583-1885 and schedule a free case evaluation. A delay could affect your ability to recover compensation. That's why it's critical you contact an attorney at Shuttlesworth Law Firm LLC as soon as possible. Our attorney works on a contingency fee basis when handling assisted living abuse and neglect claims. That means you pay no attorney's fees unless you win.
