Holding negligent facilities accountable when they fail to protect Oklahoma's most vulnerable residents.
If your loved one suffered abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a Tulsa-area nursing home or assisted living facility, you deserve answers and justice. Colton Richardson investigates nursing home abuse cases throughout Tulsa County, holds negligent facilities accountable, and fights for the compensation your family deserves. There is no fee unless we win.
Tulsa County has dozens of long-term care facilities, and state inspection records show that many have received citations for substandard care. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services unit and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program are based in Tulsa and investigate abuse complaints. Cases in Tulsa County are heard in Tulsa County District Court. Colton Richardson is familiar with the local facilities, the state inspection process, and the defense firms that represent nursing home chains in this market.
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a devastating betrayal of trust. When you place a loved one in a long-term care facility, you expect them to receive safe, dignified, and competent care. When that trust is violated, whether through physical abuse, neglect, medication errors, or financial exploitation, Oklahoma law gives your family the right to hold the facility accountable. Colton Richardson fights for nursing home abuse victims and their families across Oklahoma.
If your loved one is in immediate danger, contact the facility administrator and request a transfer to another facility or hospital. Safety comes first.
File a complaint with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services (1-800-522-3511) and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. If criminal conduct is involved, contact Tulsa Police or the Tulsa County Sheriff.
Photograph all visible injuries, pressure sores, and unsafe conditions. Keep a detailed log of dates, times, and what you observed. Save all communications with the facility.
You have the right to your loved one's medical records. Request them immediately, because facilities sometimes alter or destroy records after complaints are made.
An attorney can help you preserve evidence, navigate the regulatory process, and build a civil case for compensation. Early intervention is critical.
Oklahoma nursing home residents are protected by the Nursing Home Care Act (63 O.S. § 1-1901 et seq.), including its residents'-rights provisions at 63 O.S. § 1-1918. These laws establish minimum standards of care and give residents the right to be free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Violations can support both negligence and statutory claims. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigate complaints. Oklahoma's statute of limitations for nursing home abuse claims is generally two years, though the discovery rule may apply when abuse was concealed.
Colton Richardson is a Tulsa-based personal injury attorney who fights for nursing home abuse victims and their families. He investigates facilities, retains medical experts, and takes on the well-funded insurance companies and management groups that defend nursing home chains. He never charges a fee unless he wins.
Local Resources & Courts
Tulsa County District Court, Oklahoma DHS Adult Protective Services Tulsa, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Tulsa, Saint Francis Hospital, Hillcrest Medical Center
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