Elder Abuse
EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE OF ELDERLY AND VULNERABLE PERSONS
The Firm first started practicing in the area of elder abuse in 2010 when Andy Dogali discovered that his father, who suffered from dementia, had been exploited by a caregiver who had induced Andy’s father to sign a quitclaim deed conveying the family home to her. After she was arrested, Andy became very familiar with the law in this area, and with the tragically growing phenomenon of financial exploitation of the elderly. Since that time the Firm has assisted others who seek justice against trusted caregivers who have taken advantage of vulnerable family members.
In such situations, many actions can be taken, including:
Filing a petition to determine incapacity and to appoint a guardian
Filing civil actions for:
Exploitation of a vulnerable adult under Chapter 415, Florida Statutes
Common law breach of fiduciary duty
Emergency or temporary injunction or restraining order
Permanent injunction or restraining order
Constructive trust, freeze assets, fraudulent conveyance
Common law fraud
Abuse of power of attorney under Chapter 709, Florida Statutes
Infliction of emotional distress
Removal of a guardian
Caregiver or nursing care negligence
Attorney malpractice, where the caregiver or trustee is a lawyer
Reporting the abuse to a state agency
Reporting the abuse to law enforcement
Offering victim support for law enforcement and prosecutors
Mediation and dispute resolution alternatives to litigation
