Texas Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Serving Throughout the Great State of Texas
When you place your trust in the hands of a caregiver at a Texas nursing home, you expect nothing but the best care possible for your loved one. While many caregivers provide necessary care and attention, there are some who choose to neglect the needs of loved ones.
The last thing you should have to worry about is whether or not your loved one is receiving proper care and attention. You should be able to trust Texas nursing home workers and expect them to treat your loved one with the same care and respect as you and your family would provide.
If you or a loved one is faced with injury or loss because of someone else’s negligent actions, you need somebody on your side to help you stand up for your rights. The Texas nursing home abuse lawyers at the law offices of Daniel Stark are committed to helping those who are victims of Texas nursing home abuse.
» Contact Daniel Stark nursing home abuse/neglect lawyers today for a free consultation or call us toll free at (866) 241-4861.
Look for signs of abuse
The easiest way to learn about abuse or neglect is to talk with your loved one. Sometimes someone may be too uncomfortable to talk about abuse, so ask specific questions and look for physical signs of abuse if you are concerned about his or her safety.
If he or she mentions being neglected or abused, look for some of the common physical signs of nursing home abuse and neglect.
Common signs of Texas nursing home abuse include:
- open wounds
- cuts
- bruises or welts
- untreated bedsores
- torn clothing
- broken personal items
- fecal/urine odors
- excessive and sudden weight loss
- fleas, lice, or dirt on the resident or in resident’s room
- bruises in a pattern that would suggest restraints
- abnormally pale complexion
- poor personal hygiene
Common signs of a careless staff include a lack of proper heating or cooling in the nursing home, caregivers allowing the resident to wander off the premises, a caregiver’s inability to explain the resident’s condition, a caregiver’s refusal to allow visitors to see the resident alone, and a sudden change in the resident’s medication.
To protect yourself and your loved ones, keep records of possible abuse by taking photographs of injuries or unsuitable living conditions and by writing detailed notes about your loved one’s healthcare routine, medications, and anything you see that is out of the ordinary.
We can help
With two offices located in Bryan, and Waco, Texas, we can conveniently serve people across the entire state of Texas. When you choose to call on Daniel Stark, know that we’ll strive to provide you with personal attention throughout your Texas nursing home neglect and abuse case. From keeping you aware of what we find in our thorough investigation of your case to updating you on the status of potential settlements and case proceedings, our team of professionals will make your interests our priority.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS:
- Why does nursing home neglect occur?
- How are most nursing homes paid?
- What about the quality of staff?
- What are the basic problems with the nursing care system?
- What are some recent cases?
- What can litigation do for the nursing care system?
- How does Daniel Stark evaluate and investigate your claim?
» Free Consultation
If you feel that you may have a legal claim, contact a Texas nursing home abuse lawyer from Daniel Stark Personal Injury Lawyers for a free and confidential consultation. Simply complete a free consultation request form or call us toll free at (866) 241-4861. We have offices in Bryan*, Austin and Waco.
Daniel Stark practices in the following areas: auto accident, trucking accident, wrongful death, construction site injury, drug injury, defective product injury, dog bite injury, electrocution and burn, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse.
* Main office located in Bryan, Texas
** No attorney's fees unless you recover. Court costs, litigation expenses, and unpaid medical expenses are paid from client's share of the recovery. However, if there is no recovery, client will not be responsible for any court costs or litigation expenses, except client's unpaid medical bills.
