Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

If you’ve discovered that a loved one was abused or neglected in a Texas nursing home, reporting your concerns is an important first step. However, it won’t lead to financial compensation because regulatory investigations focus on compliance.  Filing a complaint with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is separate from pursuing a civil lawsuit. To recover damages, you must take legal action and prove negligence in …

Caring for a loved one with dementia is challenging enough without worrying about their safety in a nursing home. Residents with cognitive decline are especially vulnerable, and abuse of any kind is never their fault. Families often feel unsure about what to do when signs of abuse or neglect are subtle or hard to explain.  At Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, we understand how …

When a nursing home resident suffers catastrophic harm, families are left with questions and concerns that go far beyond immediate medical expenses. What will long-term care look like? Who pays for years of treatment, therapy, and daily assistance? In severe abuse and neglect cases, these questions may form the basis of a future lawsuit.   At Crowe Arnold & Majors, LLP, our attorneys regularly work with families seeking legal help for nursing …

When a loved one is seriously injured or dies in a nursing home, families sometimes sense that the explanation they receive does not tell the whole story. Records feel incomplete. Staff accounts shift. Important documentation is delayed, revised, or missing entirely.   In severe nursing home abuse and neglect cases, the issue is not just what happened, but whether the facility destroyed its records or evidence to cover it …

When something about your loved one’s care doesn’t add up, here’s the short answer: nursing home abuse can happen in any facility and usually manifests in troubling patterns; unexplained weight loss, persistent bedsores, missed medications, constant falls and bruising, or sudden withdrawal. Document what you see, report it to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) or Adult Protective …

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Safety, quality of care, and trust are paramount. Unfortunately, not all facilities meet basic standards, and prior violations can indicate risks of neglect or abuse. This guide helps families navigate public records, identify red flags, and take action if they uncover …

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 …

In response to public criticism early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas legislature recently enacted a bill that will increase transparency regarding infectious disease numbers in nursing homes. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill, known as S.B. 930, into law in late May 2021, and it will go into effect in September. The Dallas nursing home lawyers at Crowe Arnold …

As reported by the Texas Tribune and other Texas news outlets, here is some good news if a loved one of yours resides in a nursing home with “no active coronavirus cases.”   Of course, the risk of infection in nursing homes remains substantial.  Caution is still required.  More aggressive testing in Texas ought to be one key to controlling entry …

We read yesterday in the New York Times about an exciting development in the ability to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease via a mere blood test.  In the past the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, as opposed to dementia or other form of brain disorder causing cognitive impairment, has been very difficult, expensive, and oftentimes inaccurate.  This difficulty, inaccuracy, and cost have created …