Archives for: April 30th, 2022
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 30, 2022
The internet is rife with scams. People around the world lose millions of dollars each year to fraudulent entities who use ever-changing tactics to surprise, confuse, and exploit unsuspecting victims. While it’s easy to assume that elderly people are the most likely sufferers of scams, the truth is that anyone can be taken off-guard, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 21, 2022
There is widespread agreement that cell phone usage can be extremely distracting while operating a motor vehicle. According to the United States Department of Transportation (NHTSA), over 3,100 Americans died due to accidents involving distracted driving in 2020. Many expect these numbers to continue to climb. Distracted driving is defined as any type of activity […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on April 12, 2022
While signs of physical abuse of seniors are often more obvious, including bruising, cuts, scrapes, bed sores, broken bones, and more, financial abuse can often be much more difficult to detect until significant damage is done. Seniors are often the ideal victims of financial abuse because they are more likely to be socially isolated, mentally […]