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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Lawyers in Victoria

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There are many good nursing homes with professional, caring staff members. Unfortunately, not all are diligent in providing proper care to their elderly residents. In fact, according to a study by the National Research Council between one and two million Americans age 65 and older have been injured, exploited or otherwise mistreated by someone on whom they depended for care.

Sadly, many of those cases of abuse and neglect took place in nursing homes, where elderly or infirm residents rely on others for care and protection.

  • Physical neglect: Disregard for the necessities of daily living
  • Medical neglect: Lack of care for existing medical problems
  • Financial or material exploitation: The illegal or improper use of an elder’s funds, property or assets

If your loved one has been physically, medically, psychologically, or financially abused, neglected, or exploited, contact the Victoria nursing home abuse attorneys of Cole, Cole, Easley & Sciba, P.C. today for a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Our attorneys have many years of experience helping nursing home residents and/or their family members obtain financial compensation for instances of abuse, neglect and wrongful death.

In Texas, financial recovery for claims of nursing home abuse or negligence is generally limited to $250,000, even if the abuse or neglect resulted in a nursing home resident’s death.

If you know of abuse, or have reason to believe a nursing home resident has been abused, contact a nursing home abuse attorney at Cole, Cole, Easley & Sciba, P.C. today.

Making Nursing Homes Safer for Everyone

No amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one. However, filing a nursing home abuse case can help prevent other vulnerable adults from enduring the same type of tragedy others have suffered by encouraging nursing homeowners to comply with safety regulations and follow standards of care. Holding people and companies responsible for their negligence can help save lives and prevent injuries by making nursing homes safer for all residents.

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, nursing home abuse and neglect cases may involve:

  • Failure to prevent dehydration, malnutrition, and bedsores
  • Failure to assist in personal hygiene, or in the provision of food, clothing, or shelter
  • Failure to protect from health and safety hazards
  • Slip, trip, and fall accidents
  • Unreasonable physical restraint
  • Giving too much medication or not giving needed medication
  • Unexplained injuries
  • Open wounds, cuts, bruises, welts, or broken bones

Laws protect nursing home residents if abuse is reported. Yet, only one in five cases is reported.

How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Texas

If you suspect that your loved one has been abused, neglected, or exploited by a nursing home, assisted living center, day activity and health service, home health agency, or hospice agency, then it is important for you to contact the appropriate authorities and get the help you need.

  1. Contact the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) by calling (800) 458-9858 - Agents will be available to take your call Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. If you call outside of these working hours, be sure to leave a message and they will return your call the next workday.
  2. Unannounced Onsite Investigation - Once your report has been taken, HHS will make an unannounced onsite investigation and compile a report of its findings
  3. Notification of the Investigation - Once the investigation has been completed, you will be notified by the HHS either in writing or by phone, informing you of the investigation's results.
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At Cole, Cole, Easley, & Sciba, P.C., your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    “10/10 would recommend for your legal needs!”
    Pam and Evan helped me through a very stressful two-year process of settling a car accident claim. They answered all of my questions and took care of everything for me every step of the way. 10/10 would recommend for your legal needs!
    Gabriel B.
    “Honorable Law Firm”
    My family has used the firm since 2005. As a small business owner, they have helped us deal with many different matters. Among other attorneys, we have dealt with Chuck Cole most often. All the staff has been courteous and professional. We have found them to be an honorable law firm that offers sound advice.
    Glenda N.
    “Excellent attorneys and staff!”
    Always willing to go the extra mile to serve their clients!
    Michelle H.
    “Very professional, patient, and knowledgeable.”
    Attorney Chuck Cole is the best accident lawyer. He is very professional, patient, and knowledgeable, as well as his assistant Ms. Tabitha. They took care of us really well in every possible way they could.
    Kris W.
    “Attorney Sam Cole was the first attorney who treated me as a person instead of a paycheck.”
    I have gone through hell in the family court system in Texas against the father of my children, who is an attorney in our community with abundant legal resources. After years of fighting for my children, I was unjustly put in criminal contempt for not bringing my daughter to soccer practice despite following the custody agreement and the advice of my attorneys at the time. I asked about appeal options, and while the attorneys felt my case was justified, they said it would be a waste of my time and money and that only two percent of cases win on appeal. However, as a mother and a teacher, I wanted to clear my reputation and fight for what’s right. I hired a law firm to file a mandamus with the Court of Appeals, but the court denied our petition. Not wanting to give up, I decided to go to the Texas Supreme Court. After consulting with a few attorneys who were very discouraging and didn’t want to take my case, one referred me to Attorney Sam Cole. Sam told me my case was a long shot but agreed I was right and would fight for me if I wanted to proceed. He worked with me on my case and on a payment plan that worked for my situation. He always explained everything and answered questions with patience and understanding. He thoroughly researched all that had happened and the law that surrounded the issue. Sam treated me as a person and not just a paycheck, and had I lost in the Supreme Court, I would still be writing this review. However, the Supreme Court did rule in our favor, and after more than 2.5 years of this hanging over my head, I am completely vindicated. I hope the outcome of my case will help prevent this from happening to others in the future.
    Pamela J.

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