oklahoma Nursing Home Negligence and abuse Lawyer

A nursing home or senior living facility has the same duty of care to its residents that a doctor has to their patients. They are responsible for ensuring all residents are properly cared for both physically and emotionally.

Nursing home neglect or abuse is unacceptable. Unfortunately it can be common in nursing homes and lead to severe and permanent injuries. If you or a loved one has experienced abuse or neglect in a nursing home, Danielle Fielding can help your family seek the justice you deserve.

It is important to speak up about any signs of abuse or neglect you notice. Danielle Fielding is committed to advocating for the injured and people who suffer from malpractice or neglect. With experience defending healthcare providers on these cases, Danielle has extensive experience in this field and understands exactly what it takes to win a nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit.

Do not wait to speak with a licensed attorney about your case. You do not have to be ready to file a lawsuit yet. Danielle will provide compassionate counsel and advice so you can understand what happened and know what it takes to pursue a lawsuit. Call (405) 849-5414 or book a consultation to figure out your next steps.

Negligence in a nursing home

Nursing homes and their staff have a responsibility to provide care to their residents. Abuse can come in various forms including physical, emotional, and financial abuse. Negligence occurs when medical staff fails to provide adequate care to their residents and their residents suffer from complications.

Danielle Fielding has experience representing victims of all forms of abuse and negligence. There are many reasons why nursing home abuse or negligence may occur including the following:

  • Failure to keep the premises free of hazards

  • Failure to prevent slips and falls

  • Failure to train employees

  • Failure to protect one resident from another

  • Failure to monitor resident’s diet

  • Failure to recognize signs of illness

Danielle Fielding takes cases on contingency which means that you do not pay until you receive compensation for your case. Call Danielle at (405) 849-5414 or book a consultation to get started for free.

Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect to Watch Out For

Knowing how to recognize and identify nursing home abuse means that you can prevent it or stop it as soon as you see warning signs. To ensure your loved one is being taken care of, watch out for common signs of abuse and neglect and be careful about the health care providers you trust to take care of them.

Elopement

Elopement is when a resident leaves the facility without staff knowing about it. It is very important to make sure all residents are safe, and if they are wandering off, they could potentially injure themselves. If a loved one wandered off and hurt themselves due to lack of supervision by nursing home staff, you may be entitled to compensation for their negligence.

Residents suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's disease, depression or anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions may be more at risk of elopement and require extra supervision.

if you are ready to file a lawsuit for nursing home negligence, call (405) 849-5414 or book a consultation to speak with an experienced lawyer in nursing home negligence cases.

Overdose

Overdose can occur for many reasons. If you believe a loved one suffered from overdose or a medication error because of negligent or incompetent staff, you have the right to seek compensation. Resident overdose can occur from any of the following:

  • Staff gives residents the wrong medication

  • Staff gives residents the wrong dosage

  • Staff skips a dose of medication

  • Staff leaves too much medication with a resident who is at risk of overdosing

Danielle Fielding can help your family recover loss from overdose or a medication error in a nursing home. Call 405) 849-5414 or book a consultation for a free consultation.

Aspiration Pneumonia

Aspiration pneumonia is a lung infection caused by inhaling food, stomach acid, or saliva. This condition is being seen more and more in nursing homes. It can lead to serious consequences if left untreated which is why it is important to notice signs and symptoms as soon as possible. If a resident has this condition but is left untreated because medical and nursing home staff fails to recognize it or properly treat it, this constitutes nursing home negligence.

These are some of the symptoms of aspiration pneumonia:

  • Poor oral hygiene and bad breath

  • Coughing and wheezing

  • Chest pain

  • Shortness of breath

  • Fever

  • Sweating

  • Fatigue

If you would like help understanding your case and potentially moving forward with a lawsuit for nursing home negligence, call an experienced attorney for a consultation. Danielle Fielding is here to fight for justice. Call 405) 849-5414 or book a consultation

Find an Experienced and Knowledgeable Attorney

Danielle Fielding has years of experience representing both sides of medical negligence and nursing home abuse cases. She has an advantageous perspective to get you the compensation you deserve. Do not settle for less than you deserve. Nursing home abuse and negligence can lead to further complications that can be costly for you and your family.

Danielle will fight for compensation for your injuries and any expected expenses so you can seek treatment for injuries and illnesses that result from abuse or neglect. She is here to fight for Oklahoma residents. Call her Oklahoma City office at 405) 849-5414 or book a consultation with Danielle to get started now.