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Many people prefer to take care of their family members in the comfort of their own homes as their loved ones get older. Unfortunately, there may come a time when we can no longer do so. For example, you may have obligations to other family members or feel you no longer have the skill to provide your loved one with the medical care they deserve.

As a result, you may reach out to a local nursing home for help. You expect that nursing home to provide your loved one with a higher level of care; when they fall short, it can be disheartening. If your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you must protect your rights. At Richardson Richardson Boudreaux, our Tulsa nursing home abuse lawyers can fight for your rights and defend your interests.

Learn more about nursing home abuse in Tulsa below, and call us to schedule a free case consultation.

How Your Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Can Help You and Your Loved One

Nursing home abuse attorney can help you

You may feel like you can fight for your loved one's rights alone, but it is always better for you to hire a local Tulsa nursing home abuse lawyer. Our nursing home abuse attorneys have a significant amount of legal knowledge that they can use to put your claim in the best position possible to be successful. 

We will look at the evidence, compare it to the laws in the area, and pursue compensation that can cover expenses, replace lost income, and ensure that your voice is heard. Give us a call today to schedule a case consultation.

The Frequency of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

Even though most nursing homes do a great job taking care of their residents and their family members, there are still situations where nursing home abuse occurs. Furthermore, nursing home abuse may be more common than many people realize.

According to one website, up to 10% of nursing homes have been cited for nursing home abuse violations that led to significant harm to residents. For this reason, it is essential for everyone whose loved one has been harmed in a nursing home to reach out and ask for help as quickly as possible. 

Oklahoma Law Protects the Elderly

Oklahoma law protects the elderly

There are numerous laws in Oklahoma to protect elderly individuals, including those in nursing homes. In Oklahoma, it is illegal for nursing homes to abuse or neglect their residents. It includes forgetting to feed them, omitting certain medications, and not providing them with assistance related to hygiene. 

If you feel your loved one has been abused in a nursing home, contact us and schedule a case consultation as quickly as possible. 

The Most Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse

Sadly, nursing home abuse in Tulsa can come in many shapes and forms. Some of the most common examples of abuse in nursing homes in Oklahoma include: 

Physical Abuse

Physical abuse

Physical abuse can take place in a nursing home in Oklahoma. For example, a staff member may physically strike or beat a resident, or one resident in a nursing home may be abused by another resident.

If you feel like your loved one is showing evidence of physical abuse, you need to contact us and schedule a case consultation as quickly as possible.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is also relatively common in nursing homes. If you loved one reports that anyone in the nursing home has sexually abused them, you must report it as quickly as possible. Then, it would be best if you contacted us to schedule a case consultation.

Emotional and Psychological Abuse

Emotional and psychological abuse

Nursing home residents can also be victims of emotional and psychological abuse. For example, a staff member may start yelling at a nursing home resident if frustrated with anything ranging from medications and bathing to difficulty moving or hearing instructions. It is unacceptable, and it could constitute abuse.

Neglect

Neglect can also happen in a nursing home from time to time. While not an intentional action, it can still be incredibly harmful.

For example, a nursing home may forget to give its residents certain medications, resulting in significant medical complications. A nursing home may fail to bathe residents who need help bathing, which can also lead to major health concerns.

Financial Abuse

Financial abuse

Financial abuse can also happen in a nursing home. For example, criminals may seek to take advantage of elderly individuals by writing checks in their name, assuming that the elderly individual will not notice because they don't keep close track of their finances. It also constitutes nursing home abuse. 

Residents Most at Risk for Nursing Home Abuse

Some nursing home residents are more at risk of suffering nursing home abuse than others, and those with serious mental health issues are particularly vulnerable.

For example, someone diagnosed with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other neurological or cognitive problems may be at risk of all types of abuse above. Some assume these individuals will not report abuse because they will not recognize what is happening to them. 

In addition, residents who do not have family members who check on them regularly are also at risk of abuse. In many cases, the resident's family members decide to take legal action, not necessarily the residents themselves. That is why you need to check on your family members regularly.

Recognize the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Recognize the signs of nursing home abuse

Awareness of the most common signs of nursing home abuse is essential. A few common examples include:

  • Lack of Hygiene. If you feel your loved one's hygiene is suffering, it could be a sign that the nursing home is neglecting them.
  • Injuries. If your loved one has physical injuries, you must take them to a doctor outside the nursing home as quickly as possible. While some injuries are accidental, others could be signs of abuse.
  • Sores. If your loved one has open sores and wounds on their body, they are among the most common signs of nursing home neglect. 
  • Mobility Concerns. If your loved one has new mobility concerns, it could be a sign that they are recovering from injuries, which could be associated with nursing home abuse.
  • Emotional Distress. If your loved one has significant emotional distress, it could indicate significant abuse.

These are just a few of the most common signs of nursing home abuse, and you must reach out and ask for help as quickly as possible. The sooner these cases are addressed, the faster you can get your loved one the justice they deserve. 

Causes of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

There are plenty of reasons why nursing home abuse and neglect might happen. For example, the nursing home might not have enough staff members, so the staff there end up being overworked, which could cause them to snap and abuse residents. Or, the nursing home might not have enough people to deliver medications on time, which results in certain medications being omitted. The nursing home might not train its staff properly, so certain staff members who can't deal with certain medical conditions are forced to take care of residents they cannot.

Regardless of the situation, you must schedule a case consultation as quickly as possible. We need to make sure your loved one's rights are protected.

Filing a Tulsa Nursing Home Abuse Claim

Filing a nursing home abuse claim

If you want to file a Tulsa nursing home abuse claim, you must work with our attorneys. We can review your case to determine how to place it in the best position possible to succeed. We will need to speak to witnesses, collect documentation, and hire expert witnesses who can provide supporting testimony to back up our present evidence. You also need to work with a lawyer who can ensure you recover all compensation you are entitled to. 

The Statute of Limitations

You need to file your nursing home abuse case as quickly as possible. In Oklahoma, you have two years to file your claim. While this might sound like a long time, it will go by fast, so make sure you reach out to us to schedule a case consultation as quickly as possible. If you wait until the statute of limitations expires, you might have yet to hear your case, even if it otherwise would have been successful. 

Damages Your Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Can Get

There are different types of damages that we can recover on your behalf. Every case is different, but some of the most common damages that we recover for our clients in nursing home abuse cases include the following:

Economic Damages

Economic damages are among the most common damages that we can recover. If you have incurred expenses that you may not have incurred if your loved one was not abused, we may be able to pursue compensation on your behalf.

For example, if your loved one incurred medical expenses due to the abuse, we may be able to recover compensation that can cover your expenses.

Non-Economic Damages

There are other non-economic damages that we can recover for you as well. While they might not necessarily come with a receipt, they are no less important.

For example, if you have endured significant pain and suffering due to the nursing home abuse case, you may be able to recover additional compensation. Or, if you have suffered a loss of consortium due to the nursing home abuse case, you may be able to increase the size of your settlement.

Punitive Damages

Finally, there are unique situations where we can also recover punitive damages. These are extra damages to punish the defendant, and they usually apply only in situations where the case is particularly egregious. At the same time, this definition can vary from case to case, so you need to contact us to schedule a case consultation. For example, if a heinous act harmed your loved one, we may be able to pursue punitive damages.

You must ensure you work with our team because you need to understand precisely how much your case is worth. Do not settle for anything less than you deserve. Count on Richardson Richardson Boudreaux to represent you.

Hire Our Experienced Tulsa Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer at Richardson Richardson Boudreaux Today

Nursing home abuse lawyer

At Richardson Richardson Boudreaux, we have some of the most experienced Tulsa nursing home abuse lawyers in the local area. We can lean on that experience to give you the representation you deserve. You deserve to focus all your attention on your loved one, so let us handle the legal issues for you.

Call us today to schedule a case consultation and learn more about how we can protect your rights.

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