Laura Cardinal
Cardinal Law, P.C.
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About Laura Cardinal
Laura Cardinal is an elder law and elder abuse attorney at Cardinal Law, P.C. representing vulnerable adults and their families in Arizona, Arizona. Arizona's Adult Protective Services Act is codified in Title 46, Chapter 4 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, with the civil cause of action under ARS § 46-455 allowing recovery of treble damages and attorneys' fees for intentional or knowing abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Contact information is listed below.
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Education
- Law School: U of Arizona
Common questions about Elder Abuse in Arizona
Answered by Arizona Attorney Search Network
How long do I have to file an elder abuse lawsuit in Arizona?
Arizona's general personal-injury statute of limitations of 2 years applies to most ARS § 46-455 claims, with the clock running from the date the injury was discovered or reasonably should have been discovered. Wrongful-death claims also have a 2-year limit running from the date of death. Some financial-exploitation and fraud claims may have different periods; consult an attorney early.
What is APS in Arizona?
Adult Protective Services is administered by the Arizona Department of Economic Security under ARS Title 46, Chapter 4 (the Adult Protective Services Act). APS receives reports, investigates suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and can arrange protective services including emergency placement, medical coordination, and account freezes. APS does not impose civil or criminal penalties but refers cases to law enforcement and civil counsel.
What's the difference between elder abuse and a regular tort?
ARS § 46-455 elder-abuse claims allow treble damages and mandatory attorneys' fees that ordinary negligence claims do not. They also impose liability on a broader set of defendants (anyone in a position of trust). And they apply a more protective standard - some conduct that would not be actionable as ordinary negligence (e.g., neglectful institutional care that doesn't quite meet medical-malpractice standards) can support an elder-abuse claim.