Advocates for Mistreated Nursing Home Residents
If your parent or another family member has suffered a serious injury, gotten sick, or died because of neglect by the management or employees of a nursing home, there are steps you can take now to get answers and make sure the responsible parties are held accountable.
At The Yaffe Law Firm — with offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Sayre — we help clients throughout Oklahoma pursue claims for nursing home neglect and abuse.
Don't hesitate to contact us to get a team of experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyers working on your case. We will charge no fees unless we are successful at helping you or your loved one obtain compensation.
Demanding Accountability From Nursing Home Operators
Nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable people in our society, and if they are not given the care and treatment they deserve, they can develop serious injuries and illnesses. Common nursing home neglect circumstances include but are not limited to the following:
- Bed sores
- Malnutrition
- Improper medication
- Physical and sexual abuse
Legal responsibility for injuries caused by nursing home neglect can be very complicated. Individuals are generally responsible for their own actions, but companies can also be held responsible for negligent policies or negligent hiring and supervision of employees.
In addition, in many nursing homes, different functions are contracted out to different companies, so there may be multiple companies that have some responsibility for a specific act of neglect. The Oklahoma Nursing Home Care Act also has an impact on liability. Our attorneys are experienced at disentangling the various liable parties and their responsibilities as well as the applicability of specific laws.
Taking Steps Now to Make Sure the Truth Comes Out
The moment an insurance company that covers any aspect of nursing home operations becomes aware of any kind of accident or incident in which a resident was injured, you can be sure that it will take immediate steps to gather information and reduce its liability.
By contacting an attorney right away, you can make sure an investigation is done by an advocate for the nursing home resident while the evidence remains available.
Contact an Attorney to Preserve Your Loved One's Opportunity for Justice
If the nursing home is operated by a state agency, there may be strict deadlines on your ability to file a claim, but in any case, it is important to get legal advice and representation as soon as possible. Contact us to discuss how we can help you.
