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Nursing Home Malpractice, Abuse or Neglect
Nursing home neglect and abuse occurs when a nursing home causes injury by not taking proper care of a resident. It is not always easy to discover this. The signs of abuse can surface from many different sources. Visit our Signs of Abuse page to see some common examples of nursing home neglect and abuse in Texas.
The easiest way to find neglect or abuse is to communicate with the resident. Give the resident every opportunity to tell you about neglect or abuse. If the resident mentions being neglected or abused, believe the resident. Then look for some of the common physical signs of nursing home neglect and abuse.
Residents have rights guaranteed by Federal and State Law.
Click here to learn more about the nursing home resident's bill of rights.
If you or a loved one have been injured due to nursing home neglect, call The Law Office of Kerry H. Collins
and Associates for a free evaluation. We'll make sure you get the attention you deserve.
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