Edmond Elder Abuse Victim Lawyers

Helping Victims of Elder and Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence

"Respect your elders" is a common saying we've all heard before, and hopefully one that everyone lives by, whether the elder is a family member, a neighbor, or a stranger on the street. The very idea of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation is upsetting enough to make anyone demand answers as to why such an atrocity can occur, and it is upsetting enough for people to take a stand against it. Thankfully, there is hope for restoring the dignity of elderly victims.

Attorney Ray Maples considers elder abuse and neglect unacceptable and does everything in his power to ensure that those who commit such acts against the people in this world who deserve the highest degree of admiration and care are held legally responsible. We know families of loved ones who have suffered elder abuse and/or neglect have a very difficult time accepting that such a thing has happened. There are often feelings of guilt, shame, embarrassment, anger, and fear. As a lawyer who has handled elder abuse cases throughout Oklahoma for many years, Mr. Maples has been down this road before and can help you understand your legal rights and options to obtain compensation and help prevent the responsible party from ever being abusive and/or negligent to an elder again.

Arm Yourself with Knowledge

To help elder abuse victims and their family members get through this difficult time and obtain justice, this website provides helpful information on the following areas:

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Unveiling the Risks of Elder Neglect

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or medical care facility is not an easy one - and for good reason. It is of the utmost importance to ensure that your loved one is in the care of an attentive, empathetic, properly trained, and skilled staff that focuses on the safety and well-being of residents and patients. In far too many cases, an elderly person suffers abuse, either physical, financial, or sexual, as a result of a nursing home or facility's failure to adequately screen staff members, understaffing, oversight, and various other types of negligence.

It may be shocking to learn that there is no uniform reporting system for elder abuse. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, there aren't any official national statistics on elder abuse in which even the definition of elder abuse varies due to the challenge in targeting what actions or inactions are considered abuse. Often, the main problems that cause elder abuse remain hidden or are covered up. Denying that elder abuse takes place only helps spread the epidemic, making perpetrators think they can get away with it.

Restoring the Dignity, Protecting Your Rights

Attorney Ray Maples is a compassionate and aggressive personal injury lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of those who have been wronged at the hands of another, whether due to negligence, abuse, or recklessness. If you or a loved one has suffered from nursing home abuse, Mr. Maples is here to help. For more information, please call (405) 883-4487 for a free, confidential consultation.