Protecting the Rights of Our Most Vulnerable Citizens
When you place a loved one in a nursing home or skilled-care facility, you trust that they will receive proper care, respect, and compassion. Sadly, neglect and abuse occur far too often, leaving elderly residents vulnerable to injury, illness, and even death.
At the
Law Offices of Mark S. Cooper, we fight for families whose loved ones have suffered due to negligent nursing home practices. If your family member has experienced preventable injuries such as
bed sores, falls, or untreated medical issues, we are here to help you seek justice.
Ensure Your Loved One Gets the Proper Care
Nursing homes and skilled-care facilities are heavily regulated by State and Federal law. For example:
- Comprehensive Care Plans are required by 42 C.F.R. 483.20, following a complete resident assessment upon admission. Based on this assessment, the facility must ensure that:
- A resident who enters the facility without pressure sores does not develop them, unless unavoidable due to clinical conditions.
- A resident with pressure sores receives proper treatment and services to promote healing, prevent infection, and avoid new sores.
- Nursing and personal care services mandated by OAC 310:675-91.1 require basic care, including but not limited to:
- Providing proper skin care to prevent breakdown.
- Maintaining proper body alignment.
- Using supportive devices for positioning and mobility.
- Turning bed-bound residents every two hours (or as needed) to prevent pressure areas, contractures, and decubitus sores.
A facility’s failure to follow these requirements often results in falls and/or pressure sores, which can cause severe pain, disfigurement, loss of limbs, and even death.
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Family members should be alert for warning signs such as:
- Bed sores (pressure ulcers)
- Frequent unexplained falls
- Sudden weight loss or malnutrition
- Poor hygiene or unchanged clothing/bed linens
- Dehydration
- Untreated infections
- Unexplained bruises, cuts, or fractures
- Withdrawal, fear, or changes in behavior
If you notice these issues, it may be a sign your loved one is not receiving the care required by law.
How We Hold Nursing Homes Accountable
As your Norman nursing home neglect attorney, Mark S. Cooper will:
- Review medical records and facility reports.
- Investigate staff practices, training, and compliance with federal/state regulations.
- Consult with medical experts to evaluate whether proper care standards were met.
- Pursue claims for negligence, elder abuse, and wrongful death where applicable.
- Seek full compensation for your loved one’s injuries, suffering, and future care needs.
Why Choose Mark S. Cooper
- Experience with complex negligence cases — We know how to build strong claims against facilities and their insurers.
- Insurance defense background — Mark’s past work for insurance companies gives insight into how they fight claims — and how to counter their tactics.
- Compassionate advocacy — We treat every case as if it involves our own family.
- Proven results — Dedicated to achieving justice for victims and accountability for neglectful facilities.
- No fee unless we win — Representation is contingency-based, so you don’t pay upfront.
Serving Families in Norman & Beyond
We represent victims of nursing home neglect and their families across:
- Norman
- Moore
- Noble
- Purcell
- Oklahoma City
- All of Cleveland County
Contact a Nursing Home Neglect Attorney in Norman, OK
If your loved one has suffered neglect, don’t wait. Oklahoma law limits the time you have to file a claim. We can help you hold negligent facilities accountable and protect your loved one’s rights.
Call today: (405) 292-7600
2224 36th Ave NW, Suite 110, Norman, OK 73072
Free consultation — No recovery, no fee.