Nathan Williams
Williams Melo PLC
Sierra Vista, Arizona • Serving Cochise County
About Nathan Williams
Nathan Williams is an elder law and elder abuse attorney at Williams Melo PLC representing vulnerable adults and their families in Sierra Vista, 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 Montana
Common questions about Elder Abuse in Arizona
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Who is considered a 'vulnerable adult' under Arizona law?
Under ARS § 46-451, a vulnerable adult is anyone 18 or older who is unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by others because of a physical or mental impairment. This typically includes older adults with dementia, Alzheimer's, severe physical disabilities, or other conditions that compromise self-protection - but the statute is not limited to seniors.
Can I bring an elder abuse claim after the victim's death?
Yes. ARS § 46-455 survives the death of the vulnerable adult and may be brought by the personal representative of the estate or, in some circumstances, by statutory heirs. Wrongful-death damages and elder-abuse statutory damages can be sought together. Many Yuma- and Maricopa-area cases come to light only after the victim's death; the legal claims survive.
What damages can I recover under the Arizona vulnerable adult statute?
ARS § 46-455 allows recovery of actual damages, treble (3x) damages for intentional or knowing abuse or exploitation, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The statute can also bar an exploitative person from inheriting from the victim. The combination of treble damages and fee-shifting makes it among the most plaintiff-friendly statutes in Arizona civil practice.
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Williams Melo PLC
2107B Paseo San Luis Ste C
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
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