Nursing Home Bed Sore Attorneys in Tulsa, Oklahoma 

In Oklahoma, nursing home staff members have a legal responsibility to offer personalized and adequate care that is consistent with each patient’s needs. This includes keeping the care facility clean and assisting patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication. Failure to meet these standards can result in discomfort and a decline in health for nursing home residents. For example, neglecting an elder who is unable to reposition their body over an extended period can cause them to develop bed sores. 

If your loved one has been affected by bed sores due to nursing home neglect, you may be eligible to seek damages. At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, we offer compassionate representation and skilled legal guidance to clients seeking to file nursing home bed sore claims. Our seasoned Oklahoma personal injury attorneys can evaluate the details of your unique situation, fight zealously for your loved one’s rights, and help pursue their rightful financial compensation. 

Our firm — the Law Offices of Jeff Martin — proudly represents clients in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the surrounding areas across Eastern Oklahoma, including the communities of Bartlesville, McAlester, and Muskogee. 

What Are Bed Sores?  

Also known as pressure ulcers or pressure sores, bed sores can be described as injuries to the skin that occur due to extended pressure on the skin. Although, bed sores can happen to anyone. However, it is quite common among patients — such as nursing home residents — who are often confined to a bed and unable to adjust their body position after a prolonged period of time. 

What Causes Bed Sores?  

Multiple factors can cause bed sores. The following are some common causes: 

• Constant pressure on the skin 

• Inadequate or lack of blood flow 

• Friction between the skin and bedding or clothing 

• Shear – the skin moves away from the bone 

• Dehydration 

• Malnutrition 

In nursing homes or adult care facilities, bed sores are more likely to occur when: 

• The nursing staff fails to move the patient regularly 

• The nursing staff neglect or fails to reposition the resident, thereby causing friction 

• The nursing staff fails to provide the resident with food and water, thus causing malnutrition and dehydration 

If you believe that the neglect of nursing home staff might have caused your loved one’s injury or bed sores, you should consult an experienced personal injury lawyer immediately. Your legal counsel can investigate every aspect of your case and determine who may be liable for the bed sore injury. 

Liability in Nursing Home Negligence or Malpractice Case  

Depending on the surrounding circumstances, any of the following individuals or entities may be held liable for a nursing home bed sore: 

• The care facility or its owner for insufficient staff or negligence in failing to provide a safe environment 

• The nursing staff for neglecting the patient or failing to provide adequate care 

• The administrators, managers, or other personnel responsible for hiring and supervising the staff 

• The doctor or medical professional for failing to diagnose or treat the bed sores 

• A third party that offers professional services to nursing home residents 

An experienced Oklahoma nursing home bed sore attorney can help identify the responsible party and seek to prove elder neglect. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation so we can discuss the details of your case.  

Proving Negligence 

When seeking damages for a nursing home bed sore injury, the claimant must show the following elements: 

• The at-fault party owed the patient a legal duty of care. 

• The at-fault party violated or breached their expected duty 

• That breach or neglect caused the patient’s injury or bed sores 

• The patient suffered monetary damages due to the injury 

A knowledgeable lawyer can help file your bed sore claims, seek to prove negligence and establish liability, and negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance provider. 

Filing a Lawsuit  

However, if you’re unable to negotiate a fair financial settlement with the insurer for your loved one’s injuries, you may take additional legal action. This requires filing a lawsuit against the at-fault party for nursing home neglect. 

By filing a nursing home neglect lawsuit, you may be able to recover significant compensation for the victim and their loved ones. An experienced attorney can help file your lawsuit and argue your case diligently in court in pursuit of the most favorable outcome. 

Work With a Highly-Skilled Personal Injury Attorney 

Unfortunately, nursing home neglect may result in bed sores and other kinds of injuries or illnesses to patients. When this occurs, filing an injury claim or lawsuit might be a crucial step towards holding the responsible party liable for their negligent actions. A highly-skilled personal injury attorney can explore your options to recover damages, help prove fault, and pursue fair financial compensation. 

At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, our attorneys are poised and ready to support and protect the best interests of individuals who have been affected by nursing home neglect. Using our in-depth legal understanding, we can walk you through the often-complex bed sore claim procedures. Our caring team will fight vigorously for your loved one’s legal rights and help seek rightful compensation for their injuries, as well as any additional pain, discomfort, and suffering they’ve experienced.