Exploitation of the elderly

Exploitation of the Elderly

If you suspect an elderly or vulnerable adult has been the victim of exploitation, a financial crime perpetrated on them in part due to the their age or vulnerability, please immediately contact

The Florida Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873
Exploitation is subject to punishment by criminal prosecution.

Common Exploiters

Consultations with the actual victim are required, regardless of their physical or mental status, as the victim’s willingness and ability to proceed with legal action must be carefully evaluated at the onset of every case.  Prompt action is also a must, as the potential for successful recovery diminishes rapidly with the passage of time.

Fragile Victims

Consultations with the actual victim are required, regardless of their physical or mental status, as the victim’s willingness and ability to proceed with legal action must be carefully evaluated at the onset of every case.  Prompt action is also a must, as the potential for successful recovery diminishes rapidly with the passage of time.

Civil Remedies

Florida law provides several civil remedies to attempt recovery the assets taken from an elderly or vulnerable victim.  These remedies involve civil litigation, which can be time consuming and expensive.  The most common statutory remedies utilized in such cases include:

F.S. §415
F.S. §772
F.S. §825.103

Treble and Punitive Damages

These types of damages are avialable in certain circumstances.