A vulnerable adult who has been abused, neglected, or exploited may recover actual and punitive damages for such abuse, neglect or exploitation. Under Florida law, a “vulnerable adult” is a person 18 years of age or older whose ability to perform the normal activities of daily living or to provide for his or her own care or protection is impaired due to mental, emotional, long-term physical, or developmental disability or dysfunctioning, or brain damage, or the infirmities of aging.
If you or someone you know is a vulnerable adult and exploited by a registered representative immediately contact the attorneys at Mathews Giberson LLP to learn more about your rights.