You may be eligible to file a Tylenol Autism ADHD Lawsuit / Acetaminophen Autism ADHD Claim if you or a loved one used Tylenol and/ or Acetaminophen during pregnancy, and your child was subsequently diagnosed with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Legal action is being strategized by our attorneys for Horizon Therapeutics’ failure to properly warn patients of potential hearing loss side effects.
You may be eligible to file a Tepezza Lawsuit if you or a loved one took Tepezza and subsequently suffered permanent hearing loss or tinnitus.
If you or a loved one took Elmiron and subsequently suffered vision loss, blindness, or any other eye injury linked to the prescription drug.
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You may qualify to participate in a 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuit if:
Over 140,000 Exactech hip, knee and ankle implants have been recalled due to packaging errors that can lead to the breakdown of parts vital to the device’s function.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries from an Exactech implant device, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
You may be eligible to file a Hair Straightener Cancer Lawsuit if you or a loved one used chemical hair straighteners, hair relaxers, or other similar hair products, and subsequently were diagnosed with:
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Over one million people, who were present at Camp Lejeune (North Carolina) between 1953 and 1987, may have been exposed to toxic substances in the water.
The Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Lawsuit can apply to you, a family member, or a loved one who lived at Camp Lejeune (North Carolina) and suffered health effects from the decades of water contamination that occurred.
Toxic chemicals in Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF Firefighting Foam) have been linked to numerous types of cancer, including:
AFFF Firefighting Foam lawsuits aim to hold manufacturers accountable for putting peoples’ health at risk.
If you have been exposed to Paraquat and diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may be eligible to pursue compensation, and entitled to participate in the paraquat lawsuit.
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Some of our society’s most vulnerable citizens are frequently subjugated to psychological abuse. It can be hard to detect, yet senior emotional abuse is both pervasive and underreported. Seniors who experience psychological abuse are at higher risk of morbidity, mortality, and other health issues. Psychological senior abuse is the perpetration of explicit and malicious nonphysical acts against an elder. Perpetrators inflict anguish through fear, manipulation, humiliation, and threats. Psychological abuse is believed to be the most common type of senior abuse, with an incidence rate reported at 54.1%. Many seniors depend on others for help with daily tasks, leaving them feeling hopeless when taken advantage of. If you suspect that someone you know is being abused, read on to learn what you can do.
Psychological abuse can happen to anyone, and older adults are particularly at risk. Perpetrators often take advantage of seniors’ vulnerability and inflict verbal and nonverbal terror. While elder abuse occurs all around the world, there are certain individual, relationship, and community factors that can increase an elder’s risk.
Discovering signs of elder abuse often means looking for outward scars or unexplained financial transactions. But with psychological abuse, it’s often much more difficult. The symptoms are less apparent, and some victims might feel responsible or not be aware of what is happening. It’s important to be able to identify signs of mental abuse. Psychological abuse can have a real impact on a senior’s wellbeing; in fact, emotional distress can even be the basis for a lawsuit*. Many abused seniors feel guilty and experience post traumatic stress disorder. The following behaviors are common symptoms of elder psychological abuse.
They include, but are not limited to:
The above symptoms could be signs of emotional manipulation and abuse. While the presence of one symptom does not immediately mean abuse is happening, it gives reason to further explore a senior’s care and living conditions. Try to understand the situation and offer to get him or her help.
Senior psychological abuse can take many forms. Abusers often take advantage of elderly persons’ dependency and control, confuse, and humiliate them.
Psychological abuse examples include:
Psychological elder abuse and neglect can take place anywhere. Victims have been abused at home, in medical facilities, and at senior care centers. Many cases, such as nursing home abuse, occur when a victim is dependent on a caretaker for their essential tasks. It is important to know how to spot elder psychological abuse and what to do if you suspect it is happening.
Elder abuse is prevalent. According to Department of Justice elder abuse statistics, at least 10% of Americans 65 and older experience some form of abuse. Types of elder abuse include caregiver neglect, financial exploitation, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, and physical abuse. If you believe that a senior citizen is being abused, let them know you can help. There are resources available for elder abuse victims and their loved ones at the local, state, and national level. If you think the person is in immediate danger, call 911. Intervention might be required to prevent potential wrongful death or further emotional and physical pain.
The following are government-funded and run institutions that combat elder abuse and assist victims of elder abuse:
Mental and emotional abuse can have severe consequences. Seniors subjugated to psychological abuse are prone to anxiety, depression, isolation, somatization, and even suicide. Luckily, treatment for psychological abuse has been shown to help elderly victims. The first step of treatment is stopping the abuse and preventing future incidents. There are many options for treating symptoms of emotional abuse including psychotherapy, group therapy, support groups, medication, medical assistance, and physical therapy. Contact a licensed medical professional to learn which treatment options would be best.
Resolving emotional elder abuse can be difficult, especially in cases involving a family member or caregiver. Elder abuse definitions and allegations can be misconstrued and denied. Working with an injury lawyer is often the best way to address potential senior abuse or neglect. He or she will help you determine what is considered elder abuse, the best route to take, how to prove emotional abuse in court, and how to earn compensation for your suffering. Contact a nursing home injury lawyer if abuse or neglect occurred at such a facility.
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“Elder Abuse.” National Institute on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nia.nih.gov/health/elder-abuse
Ilie, Adina Carmen, et al. “The Psychological Abuse of the Elderly – a Silent Factor of Cardiac Decompensation.” Maedica, EDITORIAL POINT OF VIEW, June 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5649032/
“Risk and Protective Factors|Elder Abuse|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 May 2020, www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/elderabuse/riskprotectivefactors.html
“rural_and_tribal_statistics_and_research.Pdf.” The United States Department of Justice, www.justice.gov/file/1098056
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