Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones With Northern Arizona Personal Injury Attorney Bryon Middlebrook

Jan. 8, 2014 - PRLog -- As loved ones age, families often must make difficult decisions about where they will receive the best care. The thought of a loved one being subjected to the horrors of elder abuse is enough to make one’s skin crawl. The threat of elder abuse is scary and can sometimes be difficult to detect. Fortunately, Bryon Middlebrook and his firm are here to ensure that elderly relatives are protected.

Elder abuse occurs when unscrupulous people take advantage of these vulnerable members of society. Their frailty makes it difficult for them to fight back, and in some cases their poor memories can make it easy for people to get around accusations. They can explain away injuries or odd behavior and say they are a simply side effects of the person aging. Bryon Middlebrook is here to ensure this does not happen.

Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial, neglect, or a list of other harmful practices. Detecting abuse can be difficult. Look for changes in personality, frequent conflict or tension between the elderly person and their caregiver, or other patterns of abuse. For example, one or two bruises can be explained, patterns or regular bruising, appearance of under or over medicating, or lack of hygiene are also indicators of abuse. In caregivers, look for signs of them being overwhelmed by the responsibilities associated with caregiving and a lack of ability to cope.

If a person does find evidence of elder abuse for one of their loved ones, it is critical to make sure that authorities are contacted immediately. Abuse can result in additional bills for medical care, having to pay back unpaid bills, and other financial burdens. Bryon Middlebrook will ensure that the injured elderly person receive adequate representations and compensation.

About Bryon Middlebrook
If you or someone you know has suffered a personal injury due to the negligence of another, contact personal injury attorney Bryon Middlebrook today. For over 20 years, Bryon Middlebrook has practiced law in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona, protecting people's rights, and promoting fairness while resolving personal injury and family law proceedings as quickly, fairly and humanely as possible. Visit http://azattorney.com/ today to ensure your legal protection.