Oklahoma City Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Caring families devote countless amounts of time and energy to researching nursing home facilities for their elderly loved ones. Unfortunately, though, the most careful research may not raise any red flags about the safety or competency of the care a facility provides. When nursing home abuse or neglect is suspected, families are often left wondering how such abuse could go undetected. They worry about the well-being of their loved one and are curious about legal options. At Sullivan & Cain, we provide experienced legal help to nursing home residents and their families when a resident has sustained injuries like bedsores, falls, malnutrition and other types of abuse and neglect.
If you suspect your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, please call an attorney from our firm today at 405-236-2264 to arrange your free consultation. You may contact us online and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
What are signs of nursing home abuse and neglect?
Abuse can be physical or emotional. Some signs of abuse may be more obvious than others, and vulnerable nursing home residents may be unable to properly communicate. If you notice any of the following, we advise you to seek legal help:
- Abnormal cuts, bruises, scrapes or discoloration
- Behavioral changes
- Emotional withdrawing
- Weight loss
- Bedsores (also known as “pressure sores” or decubitus ulcers)
- Burns
- Bad hygiene
- Signs of disorientation
Nursing home facilities can—and are required by state and federal law—to provide a safe environment for their residents. While some injuries may be unavoidable, many injuries suffered by nursing home resident are the direct result of abuse or neglect from the staff. Unfortunately, some nursing home staff members simply fail to act properly when caring for residents. Care must be personalized to the unique condition of each resident in any nursing home—if a resident has a history of falling, they should always be attended when walking; residents who are bed-bound should be moved and turned frequently to prevent bedsores. Unfortunately, one incident of neglect can lead to far bigger problems. For example, a single bedsore that goes unattended could become infected and in advanced stages, lead to death.
Fatal nursing home mistakes
Our firm has the experienced and knowledge to make the link between an initial negligent act and the eventual death of your loved one. Even though this can be a complicated task, we have the resources and access to a network of experts to pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of your loved one.
Call Sullivan & Cain today at 405-236-2264 or contact us online today to arrange your free consultation and learn how we can help.
