Nursing homes and long-term care facilities may,
through the negligent or intentional acts of their
staff members, physically and/or psychologically
harm their patients. Factors that contribute
to nursing home injuries include:
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Staff
members that are poorly trained;
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Staff
members that have a history of violence;
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Inadequate staffing;
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Isolation of residents;
and
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Reluctance of residents to report abuse out of
embarrassment or fear
Nursing homes
may be liable for the injuries of their patients
through negligence, abuse, or false imprisonment, as well as violations of
maintenance, licensing and and general operation regulations.
They may be negligent in personal supervision and
care, hiring and retention of employees, maintenance
of the premises or in selection or maintenance of
equipment. They may also face adult protective services agency
investigations or even criminal charges.
Located in Dallas, Texas, the Law Offices of Gregory
H. Bevel are staffed with experienced, aggressive
nursing home injury lawyers. Our
skilled attorneys understand the complexities
of nursing home liability and can help your loved
ones recover damages from the institution's failure
to provide a proper level of care.
If a loved one has suffered injuries as a result of
improper nursing home care, call the Law Offices of Gregory H. Bevel at 214.250.2525 to
arrange a consultation with an experienced Texas
nursing home liability attorney.
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