When you are tasked with helping your loved one transition to assisted living care, it can be a stressful, worrisome experience. On one hand, you understand that no facility is going to be perfect. On the other hand, however, you know that nursing home negligence is...
Month: August 2020
Understanding the different types of nursing home abuse
The 1.4 million elderly individuals who reside in nursing homes in Texas and across the nation represent a portion of the population that is particularly susceptible to abuse and neglect. It is not difficult to recognize nursing home abuse when there are bruises, cuts...
Former nurse sentenced in alleged nursing home negligence case
Families all across Texas often need to entrust the care of elder or incapacitated loved ones to professionals. Sometimes this means the person in need may live in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Sadly, some of the residents may not be treated to an...
Surgical errors may happen due to missing medication
Patients here in Texas who need surgery put a great deal of trust in their health care providers. The majority of the time, patients are fully unconscious during surgery and therefore in a very vulnerable position. They rely not only on the expertise of the surgeon...