When a nursing home injures someone you love, you want justice. You want to know what happened, and you want any negligent parties held accountable for what they did. The last thing you want is to be surprised by the fine print in nursing home paperwork – a surprise that could cost you the case.
Dallas Nursing Home Patient Sues Over Poor Quality of Care
According to a recent article in the Southeast Texas Record, a Dallas woman living at the Gulf Healthcare Center has sued the facility for nursing home abuse. Her family alleges that she was given inadequate medical care.
Does Your Loved One’s Texas Nursing Home Have an Evacuation Plan?
Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita caused major trouble for nursing homes along the Gulf Coast. Many nursing homes were forced to move their elderly patients in a hurry and without adequate disaster plans in place – trips that often ended in neglect or tragedy.
Texas Ranks Last in the Nation for Nursing Home Care
A recent study by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation placed Texas 50th out of 50 states in quality of nursing home care nationwide, according to a recent article in Business Wire. This is the third year in a row that Texas has been ranked last in nursing home care in a nationwide study, according to the article.
Understanding the Rights of Texas Nursing Home Residents
In addition to the rights and freedoms enjoyed by all Texas citizens, Texans who are age 60 or over also have certain protected rights under state law, according to the Office of the Attorney General. These rights are intended to protect elderly individuals from cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including harm that might occur while the person is living …
Texas Attorney General Provides Tips for Choosing a Safe and Caring Nursing Home
Elder abuse is a growing problem in Texas and nationwide, according to the Texas Attorney General’s office. Unfortunately, many instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation occur in nursing home settings. If you are seeking nursing home care for your loved one, there is much you can do to help prevent harm or mistreatment in the future. Start by asking for …
Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses Make the Fight for Justice More Difficult
When a loved one is injured through abuse or neglect while in a nursing home, the family must take action quickly. Investigating the cause of the injury, putting a stop to it, and ensuring the nursing home doesn’t continue their harmful behavior is essential to protect every resident in a nursing home’s care. Trust the Dallas personal injury lawyers of …
Death of Texas Nursing Home Patient Spurs Investigation
The death of a nursing home resident in Temple has prompted an investigation by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, according to a recent article in the Temple Daily Telegram. A 43 year old disabled man residing at Regency Manor Healthcare Center was found unresponsive by nursing home staff. Police and emergency personnel were called, but the man …
Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect: Know the Signs
If a loved one is suffering abuse or neglect in a nursing home, you might find that the signs are difficult to detect at first. This is particularly true if your loved one has a condition that impairs their communication or cognitive awareness, which makes it more difficult for them to alert you to a serious problem. Click Here to …
Governor Greg Abbott Signs Three Strikes Nursing Home Bill
Texas governor Greg Abbott recently signed Senate Bill 304, which imposes stricter requirements on the state’s nursing homes and includes concrete steps for shutting down facilities that consistently violate health and safety laws, according to a recent article in the Bandera County Courier. The new law, also known as the “three strikes” law, requires the state’s Department of Aging and …
