Family members are generally not held directly liable for abuse or neglect that occurs in senior living facilities in Texas unless they personally contributed to or caused the harm. However, there are situations where family members could face legal or moral responsibility depending on their actions or omissions. For example, they fail to report known abuse or neglect they are …
Find Out if a Senior Living Facility Has a History of Abuse Claims
Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare Tool provides ratings for different nursing homes based on location and can help you identify the ones to avoid. Other resources include Nursing Home Inspect by ProPublica and review platforms like Yelp, TrustPilot, and Google My Business. In addition, The Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) regulates senior living facilities in Texas and maintains records of …
Broken Bones Fall Injury Due to Nursing Home Abuse
In Texas, nursing home abuse can directly lead to broken bones through physical assault or rough handling by caregivers or through spills, lack of mobility devices, or cluttered walkways. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) reported over 50,000 cases of elder abuse in 2022, encompassing various forms of mistreatment, including physical abuse that can result in fractures. …
How Nursing Home Neglect Leads to Broken Bones
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision, made with the expectation that they will receive the care, compassion, and respect they deserve. When that trust is shattered by neglect, resulting in a serious fracture, the consequences can be profound and life-altering. Such injuries often lead to complications like invasive surgeries, severe infections, and dangerous blood …
How Confidential Is My Sexual Assault Case in Texas Courts?
In cases of sexual assault, confidentiality is very important for survivors. Exposure of their personal identity can be a source of added trauma and may even compromise their personal safety. Crowe Arnold & Majors advocate on behalf of Dallas sexual assault victims and make every effort to keep the identity of our clients private while building the strongest civil case …
Why You Should Research Nursing Homes
Researching nursing homes in Texas is essential to ensure quality care and safety for your family members. Not all facilities offer the same level of care, and there can be significant differences in staffing quality, available medical services, and overall conditions. Some nursing homes may have a history of violations, inadequate staffing, or issues with resident safety and hygiene. Texas …
How to Collect Evidence of Neglect or Abuse in a Nursing Home
There are several ways to collect evidence of neglect or abuse in a nursing home. This includes looking for signs of physical injuries, speaking with a loved one about their emotional state, or ensuring their finances remain in order. The best way to investigate potential abuse is by relying on the guidance of experienced legal counsel. If you believe your …
Arlington PD on Murder Charge at Unlicensed Group Home
We’ll Be Your Voice and Stop the Abuse Click below for a FREE case review and consultation. No Fees Unless We Win! REVIEW MY CASE Here is a tragic story about a death at an unlicensed group home in Arlington. For those who don’t know, a group home is one of the housing choices for young adults and adults with disabilities (including …
How Long Do I Have to File a Child Sexual Assault or Rape Civil Lawsuit in Texas
This question is asked a lot: How long do I have to sue the parties responsible (in other words, the assaulter and/or his employer responsible for allowing the assault to happen) for my childhood rape or sexual assault? I recently provided analysis to two local DFW newspapers concerning the Texas statute of limitations in minor-age, civil sex assault cases. I …
Propane Gas Explosion: Prevent Grilling Explosions During Grilling Season!
If you are like me, summer means backyard grilling season! There are all sorts of grills, but the ones I want to focus on are propane gas grills whose fuel source is a 20 lb. propane cylinder, sometimes called an “OPD cylinder.” These are the propane cylinders typically exchanged or purchased at grocery stores, gas stations, and home-improvement stores. They …
