Dallas Bedsore Lawyers Fighting for Nursing Home Victims
Putting a beloved family member into nursing care is a difficult decision for any family. And when their beloved family member starts showing signs or symptoms of possible mistreatment or neglect, it can be devastating.
At Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, our Dallas nursing home lawyers work with families across Dallas and North Texas, taking aggressive legal action when a preventable pressure injury leads to serious consequences. If this has happened to a loved one, you are entitled to seek legal representation and pursue damages. We can help investigate, prove liability, and recover compensation from a nursing facility, nursing care organization, hospital, or physician.
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If a loved one has suffered bedsores, you are entitled to seek legal representation and pursue damages. The total cost of bedsore treatment can range from $2,000 to more than $20,000. There are even cases where Stage IV pressure ulcer patients were charged over $240,000 for surgery and negative pressure wound therapy. Bedsores can also be fatal, bringing about unexpected funeral and burial expenses. If you live in the State of Texas, the Dallas nursing home abuse lawyers at Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP can help investigate, prove liability, and recover compensation from a nursing facility, nursing care organization, hospital, or physician.
Bedsores Are a Warning Sign of Serious Nursing Home Neglect
Bedsores are localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, often with friction, shear, or moisture, on fragile skin. These pressure ulcers typically occur on the bony areas of the body, including the tailbone, spine, shoulders, hips, ankles, and heels. The injury can penetrate deep into muscle and bone, sometimes taking months to heal.
Residents who spend significant time in a bed or a wheelchair and have difficulty moving or changing positions without assistance are most at risk.
Complications of Untreated Bedsores
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it’s important to look for the early symptoms of pressure injuries. Signs of a developing bedsore can include swelling, changes in skin color or texture, and skin that is warmer or cooler to the touch than the surrounding areas.
Left untreated, bedsores can escalate rapidly, especially in residents with compromised immune systems or chronic conditions.
Complications of pressure ulcers can include:
- Sepsis: a potentially fatal bloodstream infection requiring emergency hospitalization
- Osteomyelitis: an infection that spreads to the bone
- Tissue necrosis: cell or tissue death that may require surgical debridement or amputation
For many residents with bedsores, the suffering doesn’t stop at the physical level. Deep wounds, pain, and extended isolation can lead to anxiety, depression, and withdrawal, especially when residents fear they won’t be heard or helped.
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Legal Liability for Nursing Homes in Bedsore Cases
Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are often preventable with proper care. When they occur in nursing homes, it may indicate negligence or inadequate staffing. Under Texas law, nursing homes have a duty to provide a standard level of care to their residents. Failure to do so can result in legal liability.
Families can pursue legal action if a loved one develops bedsores due to neglect. This includes situations where staff failed to reposition immobile residents regularly, did not maintain proper hygiene, or ignored early signs of skin breakdown. Legal claims can seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and, in severe cases, wrongful death.
It’s essential to consult with an experienced nursing home abuse attorney to evaluate the circumstances and determine the best course of action. Lawyers are best situated to help gather evidence, such as medical records and witness statements, and build a strong case.
Filing a Lawsuit for Bedsore Injuries in a Dallas Nursing Home
Was your loved one harmed in a care facility you trusted to keep them safe? If so, legal action may be the only way to uncover the truth and hold the responsible parties accountable. Bedsore lawsuits are about more than compensation. They are a powerful tool to demand better care standards and protect others from similar harm.
Jury verdict after trial involving allegations of nursing home abuse and neglect, in which victim suffered sepsis and severe malnutrition and dehydration. (Oklahoma)
Settlement involving nursing home fall.
Settlement involving nursing home bed sore and infection death.
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What You’ll Need to Prove in a Bedsore Case
To pursue a civil lawsuit for bedsore-related injuries, your attorney must prove that the following four elements of negligence by a preponderance of the evidence:
- Duty: The nursing home owed the resident a duty to provide a safe environment and appropriate care.
- Breach: The facility breached that duty of care through neglect, misconduct, or inadequate supervision (for example, failing to follow turning schedules or treatment plans).
- Causation: The breach was both the factual and proximate cause of the resident’s harm (e.g., a stage 3–4 pressure injury, infection, hospitalization, or death).
- Damages: The resident suffered compensable losses, such as medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, and emotional distress.
Every case is fact-specific, and early documentation is often crucial to the outcome. If you’re unsure where to begin, our guide to documenting bedsores can help you gather essential evidence for your claim.
Who Can File a Bedsore Lawsuit Due to Neglect
Who can bring a bedsore lawsuit in Texas:
- The resident. An adult with capacity sues in their own name for personal injuries.
- A court-appointed guardian or conservator. If the resident has been legally declared incapacitated, the guardian or conservator has authority to bring the claim on their behalf.
- A “next friend” or guardian ad litem (for incapacitated persons). A next friend, often a parent, relative, or trusted individual, may file suit if no guardian is in place.
- Survivors or the estate (if death results). Wrongful-death claims are brought by eligible survivors (spouse, children, parents); survival claims by the decedent’s personal representative.
Generally, you have two years to file a bedsore lawsuit in Texas. The clock usually starts when the injury and its connection to the nursing home are discovered (or reasonably should have been discovered).
If the resident lacks legal capacity, the deadline is paused while that incapacity continues, and a court-appointed guardian or conservator can bring the claim on the resident’s behalf.
Because evidence can disappear and discovery is often delayed with pressure-injury cases, contact a lawyer promptly to protect the claim.
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Settlements vs. Trial: What to Expect
Many personal injury lawsuits involving nursing home neglect in Texas are resolved through out-of-court settlements, especially when the evidence strongly supports the claim and the facility sees trial as a greater risk. However, if the nursing home disputes liability or the case involves severe injury or death, the likelihood of going to trial increases.
At Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, we prepare every case with the expectation that it may go to trial or settle. This trial-ready approach strengthens our negotiating position and helps secure more meaningful outcomes for the families we represent.
If you’re considering a lawsuit, be prepared for a process that often involves gathering extensive medical records, consulting expert witnesses, and navigating complex legal timelines. These cases can take months to resolve, depending on the facts and whether the case goes to trial or settles.
It’s essential to work with a law firm that understands the specific challenges of nursing home neglect or abuse cases.
How Much Compensation Can Bedsore Lawyers Recover?
Nursing homes work with insurance companies and defense attorneys to fight against claims for compensation, so it is in your best interests to have experienced bed sore lawyers on your side. A good law firm possesses the resources necessary to establish liability, estimate future damages, and secure maximum compensation on your behalf.
Consider some of the results we’ve had at Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP:
- $3 Million – Nursing Home Neglect, Malnutrition, Sepsis & Death
- $1.45 Million – Nursing Home Neglect, Bedsore Infection & Death
While past results are no guarantee of future outcomes, our nursing home bedsore lawyers have the skills and tenacity necessary to make sure you never settle for less than the full amount you are rightfully owed.
Nursing Home Bed Sore Attorneys in Dallas, TX
If you suspect your loved one has not been well cared for, contacting Dallas nursing home abuse lawyers can help. Through a free consultation, we’ll explore your legal rights and potential for compensation to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment in life. Contact Crowe Arnold & Majors to pursue a lawsuit for skilled nursing facility abuse by calling toll-free at (214) 231-0555. We humbly offer you our 65 years of collective expertise, during which we have recovered hundreds of millions on behalf of our clients. Our pledge is to always serve your best interests. Contact us today for a free case evaluation with nursing home bed sore attorneys in Dallas, TX.
John W. Arnold
With over 25 years of experience, John is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney known for delivering results.
David W. Crowe
For more than 30 years, David has been a powerful advocate for individuals harmed by negligence and abuse.
D.G. Majors
D.G. is a trial lawyer with a strong track record of results in personal injury, product liability, and commercial litigation.
Why Families Choose Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, for Bedsore Lawsuits
When you hire Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, you’re not hiring a single attorney; you’re hiring a council of attorneys who collaborate and contribute their own experiences to the case, always seeking to provide the most successful outcome for the clients they represent
We have recovered hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements, including:
- $3.0 million. Jury verdict after trial involving allegations of nursing home abuse and neglect
- $1.45 million. Settlement involving a nursing home bed sore and infection death
- $2.25 million. Settlement involving a nursing home fall.
We focus on cases involving:
- Neglect in facilities with repeat violations and/or understaffing
- Advanced bedsores requiring hospitalization and/or surgery
- Fatal outcomes linked to untreated wounds or sepsis
The lawyers and staff of Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP collectively have over 65 years of experience representing injured persons and businesses, helping them both inside and outside the courtroom. CAM lawyers work tirelessly and aggressively on their cases, putting their deep knowledge and experience into every client task.
We operate on a contingency fee basis. This means our clients don’t have to pay a cent unless they recover damages. Schedule a free consultation today if a family member is being harmed at a nursing home. If you cannot travel to our Dallas office for a consultation, one of our attorneys will come to you.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Dallas Bedsore Attorney Today
The sooner you take action, the sooner you can begin protecting your family member. Dallas nursing home abuse lawyers at Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, offer free consultations to families throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, North Texas, and Oklahoma.
Contact a Dallas bedsore attorney to review your case, understand your rights, and explore your legal options. We help you pursue justice when a preventable injury becomes a life-altering event.
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Additional Information
- Pressure Sores | Bedsores | Pressure Ulcers – MedlinePlus: https://medlineplus.gov/pressuresores.html
- Bedsores Overview – Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bed-sores/symptoms-causes/syc-20355893
