Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Attorneys in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sexual abuse in nursing homes remains a horrible experience for both the victim and their loved ones. Due to the mental or physical health condition of nursing home residents, these abusers believe they're vulnerable and often consider them easy targets. If you believe that your loved one has been sexually abused in a nursing home, you may be eligible to pursue compensation for their injuries through a claim or lawsuit. 

With more than 40 years of combined experience, our reliable team at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin is dedicated to protecting the rights of nursing home sexual abuse victims and their loved ones. As your legal counsel, we will investigate every detail of your unique circumstances, help establish liability, and explore your options to recover damages.  

In addition, our skilled Oklahoma personal injury attorneys will fight compassionately for your loved one's best interests, hold the responsible party accountable for their despicable actions, and seek to recover the maximum possible compensation for injuries and damages. The Law Offices of Jeff Martin proudly serves clients across Tulsa, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas throughout Eastern Oklahoma, including McAlester, Bartlesville, and Muskogee. 

What is Nursing Home Sexual Abuse? 

Nursing home sexual abuse can be described as any unwanted or non-consensual physical or sexual contact with an older adult, elderly person, or resident of a nursing home or care facility. Some examples of nursing home sexual abuse include sexual assault, rape, unwanted touching, oral or anal sex, forced nudity, sexual photography, and more. 

Signs of Sexual Abuse   

Oftentimes, nursing home sexual abuse may leave the victim with physical and psychological injuries. Here are some common signs of sexual abuse: 

Physical Injuries: 

• Bruises around breasts, the genital area, or inner thighs 

• New or increased difficulty sitting or walking around 

• Unexplained bleeding, irritation, or pain in the vaginal or anal area 

• Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases or genital infections 

• Bloodied, stained, or torn underwear, clothing, and bed linens 

Psychological Injuries: 

• Withdrawal from social interactions 

• Panic attacks 

• Anxiety or excessive fear around caregiver 

• Sudden or unexplained behavioral changes 

• Reluctance to speak when a particular person is present 

• Refusal to speak with loved ones 

• Extreme agitation or abrupt mood changes 

• Depression or withdrawal 

If you have an elderly loved one living in an adult care facility or nursing home, you need to be aware of these signs of sexual abuse. Though, these signs don't automatically mean sexual abuse. Nonetheless, if you suspect or notice any of these sexual abuse signs, you should reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney immediately for proper guidance and help file a report. 

Reporting and Proving Sexual Abuse  

Sexual abuse can occur in residents of assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Regardless, the safety of the resident or your loved one should be a priority. If you notice signs of sexual abuse, you should seek a comprehensive medical assessment for your elderly loved one. 

What’s more, provide them with the adequate medical treatment and support they need. Also, to prevent further incidents of sexual abuse, you should report to any of the following individuals or organizations: 

• Nursing home administrator 

• Adult Protective Services in your area 

• The local police department 

• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 

• State licensing and certification agency 

• Any other party or organization in charge of supervising nursing home residents and staff members 

A trusted attorney can investigate the details of your case, help file a report, and determine who may be liable for the sexual abuse incident. 

Who Can Be Held Liable? 

Depending on the surrounding circumstances, any of these people or entities may be held responsible for a nursing home sexual abuse: 

• The care facility or its owner for negligent hiring or failure to provide a safe environment 

• The nursing staff that sexually abused the victim 

• The managers, administrators, or other individuals responsible for supervising the staff 

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

A knowledgeable Oklahoma nursing home sexual abuse attorney can help identify the responsible party, seek to prove negligence and establish liability, and determine the best way to proceed with your claims, and we want to help you. We understand this is an overwhelming time, and we want to make this unpleasant experience as easy as possible for you. 

Work With an Experienced Nursing Home Abuse Attorney 

Nursing home residents have a right to be safe or free from all kinds of abuse, neglect, or harm, including sexual abuse. If you suspect sexual abuse or believe that your loved one has been sexually assaulted in a nursing home, you need to act quickly and retain a practiced nursing home abuse attorney to protect their legal rights and help seek rightful financial compensation. 

At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, we have the diligence, expertise, and resources to guide and represent clients in their nursing home sexual abuse cases. Using our in-depth legal understanding, our skilled attorneys will explore your options to recover damages and guide you through the often complex claims process. Above all, we will fight zealously for your loved one's best interests and help pursue the financial justice they deserve.