Contact an Oklahoma nursing home abuse lawyer if you believe that a family member or friend has been subjected to abusive treatment from their caretakers. They may be entitled to money damages.
Elder Abuse and Neglect can occur in:
- Nursing homes
- Assisted living complexes
- Long term care facilities
To speak with an Oklahoma elderly abuse lawyer, contact us today. Your initial case evaluation is free.
Examples of Nursing Home Abuse
Physical Elderly Abuse:
A nursing home resident can suffer both physically and emotionally, regardless of which kind of poor treatment he or she is being subjected to. Some signs of physical abuse include:
- Visible injuries (broken bones, cuts, bed sores, unexplained scars)
- The patient reports being slapped, pushed, shaken or beaten
- Sexual assault
- Withholding food or water
- Use of unnecessary physical restraints
- Use of sedation not authorized by a doctor
- Withholding medication
- Unexplained injuries
- The patient has not been allowed out of the room
Mental Abuse of the Elderly:
Emotional abuse is as serious as any other maltreatment. Call a nursing home abuse lawyer if you notice any of these warning signs:
- Your family member or friend is upset or agitated
- The patient will not communicate
- You see new and unexpected behavior (such as rocking in place)
- The patient seems angry and strikes out at family, friends or other patients
- The victim wants to be left alone
Medical Nursing Home Abuse:
Medical abuse can occur as well, involving doctors, nurses and other staff members who fail to take care of existing health issues, do not prevent bed sores, ignore nutrition, and allow infections to go unchecked. Open wounds sound the alarm of poor care. Proper hygiene falls under good medical care. Call an Oklahoma nursing home neglect lawyer if you observe dirty conditions in the home, if the clothing or the patient is unclean, or if you observe safety hazards such as malfunctioning beds.
Oklahoma Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Nursing home residents have rights. There are laws regarding patient care, and breaking those laws can be grounds for a lawsuit on behalf of the victim. Ask yourself if what you have observed or what you have been told involves physical, medical or emotional abuse. Our nursing home abuse lawyers fight to protect those rights.
The patient may feel shame and embarrassment at the fact that they are receiving such cruel treatment. They may have been intimidated into remaining silent. Our nursing home attorneys give the helpless a voice.
A skilled nursing home abuse lawyer in our firm will discuss your case with you at no charge. Contact us today.
