The following people can bring an action for elder abuse:

• An elder or dependent individual who is living.
• The elder's or dependent individual's estate or successors in interest in a survival action if death has occurred.
• The elder's or dependent individual's heirs as specified by statute in a wrongful death action.
• The elder's or dependent individual's family members if they witnessed the elder abuse.
• A conservator or guardian of an incompetent elder or dependent individual.

In addition, the spouse of the injured plaintiff can also bring their own lawsuit for loss of consortium damages; that is, damages for the loss of society, comfort and care of the injured plaintiff. See the section on Damages in this article.

If you are a concerned relative or friend of an elderly person that you believe is suffering from elder abuse in the Los Angeles area, we'd like to hear from you. Contact us online or call us at 818-756-2029 to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal options.