Do you have a loved one in a nursing home who you feel has been or is being abused? If you suspect that your loved one has developed ulcers or bed sores due to neglect, has fallen due to the staff’s negligence, or has otherwise suffered because of the willful acts or disregard of the nursing home staff, you and your loved one may be due compensation for the injuries. However, it may be difficult to get this compensation on your own. That’s where a personal injury attorney who specializes in nursing home abuse comes in.

Here is more information on the role of attorneys like those at Steele Law Firm in Oklahoma have in combating nursing home abuse.

They Will Investigate the Case

It may be difficult for you to get the full story from your loved one in a nursing home as they are likely suffering from pain, emotional trauma, and/or memory problems. An experienced attorney like those at Steele Law Firm in Oklahoma will know the right questions to ask as well as who else to interview, what pictures and video need to be taken, and what medical records need to be accessed to see the big picture. 

They Will Establish Liability 

It can be hard to know who is liable for your loved one’s injuries in a nursing home abuse scenario. Other patients, staff members, management, and building maintenance personnel all may play a role in a case and it’s important to know who the liable party is so that a claim can be pursued. A personal injury attorney will know who to talk to and what questions to ask to ensure the liable party is identified and held responsible.

They Will Seek Compensation

Money cannot change what happened to your abused loved one. However, it can help pay medical bills, pay for transfer to a new nursing facility or other appropriate care, and be used to hold the at-fault party responsible for the injury. An attorney like those at Steele Law Firm in Oklahoma will pursue appropriate compensation in your case so your loved one’s emotional and physical pain and distress is not overlooked.

They Will Negotiate Settlements 

At the beginning of the case, your attorney will attempt to negotiate a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance agency. In the vast majority of incidents, a settlement will be reached and the case will never have to see the inside of a courtroom. It’s only when a settlement cannot be reached that your attorney will file a lawsuit and the case will go to court. 

They Will Be an Advocate

Not only will your attorney be an advocate for your loved one’s right, he or she will also act as an advocate for all vulnerable parties who are in a similar situation. This advocacy can lead to policy change that will help everyone subject to this type of abuse.

Working with Steele Law Firm in Oklahoma

If your loved one was hurt in a nursing home in the state of Oklahoma, you need to call the attorneys at the Steele Law Firm in Oklahoma. They will investigate the case and see if abuse has occurred, then pursue all paths to ensure justice is done and that your loved one is properly compensated for his or her suffering.