On behalf of Janicek Law | Jan 10, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, develop most often in people confined to beds or wheelchairs and have a limited range of motion. Nursing homes, or other long-term care facilities, are the most common places they are found. Bedsores are a...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Dec 12, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Older Americans can be at serious risk for financial exploitation. According to a recent study, elderly adults in the U.S. get scammed out of $3 billion to $37 billion annually. Reportedly, those losses are even higher if the perpetrator is a family friend or...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Mar 28, 2018 | Defective Medications, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Large amounts of nursing homes here in Texas are understaffed, creating a situation where the nurses are stretched too thin in the activities. Many of the residents have mental health issues that require extensive attention and can be challenging to deal with. The...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Dec 26, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
If your loved one sustained injury due to nursing home negligence, pursuing a personal injury lawsuit may form the best option for obtaining proper compensation. In some situations, Texas law may limit the amount of potential damages. Discussing your case with a...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Nov 2, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
When our loved ones are in the care of a nursing home or hospital facility, we expect that the doctors, nurses and other staff members will be compassionate, attentive and treat patients with dignity. Tragically, this does not always happen. In fact, some reports...
