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You should first consider contacting the police, especially if there is imminent danger. Crimes are prosecuted by the state, and you only need an attorney if you are filing civil suit.

If you find you need to contact an attorney, the attorney you should contact is a personal injury attorney

A lawyer who specializes in lawyer malpractice is the choice of lawyers otherwise a personal injury lawyer is also appropriate. The reason a lawyer who specializes in lawyer malpractice is preferred is that not all lawyers are willing to sue lawyers, but obviously a lawyer who sues lawyers will represent the abused elder or his representative against another lawyer. Sometimes the abused elder is not competent and the conservator or trustee must sue on behalf of the injured victim In . In Arizona there are treble damages and general damages available for damages for elder abuse. Many times the abuse is financial as well as physical abuse

The limitation period for lawyer negligence may be different than the, limitation period for elder abuse. Check with your lawyer about the limitation period. Elder abuse claims can survive the death of the victim. In the usual tort case the pain and suffering does not survive the death of the victim, but in elder abuse cases in Arizona pain and suffering can be awarded posthumously.

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