To determine if a nursing home is liable when a resident slips and falls, the family of the victim and their attorney must prove that the facility’s negligence directly caused it. This process requires an understanding of the legal obligations of nursing homes, the rights of residents, and the specific circumstances surrounding the fall. For example, nursing homes must determine if …
What Challenges Can Be Faced When Proving Abandonment
The main challenges when proving abandonment or neglect in a nursing home include not enough evidence, lack of witnesses, or blaming pre-existing conditions of the resident. For example, the staff may falsify records or attempt to hide their negligence behind claims of mental health issues of the patient. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) defines abuse as “any intentional …
When Does Caregiver Neglect Become Abandonment?
Caregiver abandonment occurs when a staff member in a nursing home intentionally leaves a resident in a vulnerable and potentially dangerous situation–knowingly depriving them of necessary care and supervision. Unlike nursing home neglect, which could be unintentional due to a lack of attention or resources, abandonment is a deliberate act that places the resident at immediate risk. At Crowe Arnold …
Can I File A Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Anonymously In Dallas?
Although Texas lawsuits are considered public records, minors are permitted to use pseudonyms in civil sexual abuse cases brought by their parents or guardians. They are referred to as Jane or John Doe or by their initials. However, they are required to provide their names in court. Witnesses, experts, and other parties involved in the case may learn their identities …
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 …
Can Someone Under the Age of Consent Legally Give Consent?
The age of consent refers to the age at which a person can legally join with another person in performing sexual acts. There is no national age of consent, as it differs according to state. Depending on the jurisdiction, the age of consent ranges from 16 to 18. The age of consent in TX is 17. If a person 18 …
Dallas-Area Minor Sex Abuse Allegations In the News Headlines
Update: Please read this very informative, recent June 21, 2024 Dallas Observer article concerning Mr. Harmon: ‘Systemic Spiritual Abuse’: How an Alleged Child Sexual Abuser Went Unchecked Over the past few days, we’ve seen a couple of headlines in Dallas area media concerning awful alleged acts of child sex abuse. We’ll Be Your Voice and Stop the Abuse Click below …
What Should I Expect When Reporting Child Sexual Abuse?
Child sexual abuse is an ongoing national tragedy occurring behind closed doors all around us. Sadly, many cases go unreported, which means child sexual abusers are still out there continuing to pose a continual threat to children. What should you expect when reporting child abuse? Texas has a mandatory reporting law requiring anyone with knowledge of child abuse to report …
