Odessa, TX (February 12, 2023) – The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that 33-year-old Felipe Oviedo-Castillo was fatally injured in a truck accident involving multiple vehicles that occurred on Wednesday. On February […]
The state of Texas recently came under fire when it was named as the worst in terms of nursing home care in the country. According to a report by Better Care, a Florida-based advocacy group, Texas received an 'F' grade and was the only state which received failing grades in 6 out of 8 statistical measures! At the same time, Texas had the lowest percentage of nursing homes with above average rating that had to do with direct care staffing.
This doesn't bode well for people looking to retire in America's largest continental state. In fact, it has led to individuals looking for ways to fight back. One of the solutions to this problem has been to surreptitiously audio & video record order to document abuse at a nursing home. This practice is 100% allowed by Texas law and may serve as something which can help overturn the abysmal level of care in the state.
Recently, a video surfaced in the media showing Minnie Graham, a 98-year-old woman being tortured, beaten, pulled and slapped by nursing home attendants. She told her family about this; the nursing home explained away her black eye and bruised arms as a case of simply falling out of her wheelchair. Her family didn't buy it and decided to set up a clock with a hidden camera in her room. The camera captured the mistreatment which brought to light the tip of the iceberg of a much larger problem plaguing the state.
Additionally, Texas has some of the lowest fines when it comes to what nursing homes are expected to pay when they're culpable due to documented deficiencies! This makes it that much harder for these nursing homes take these cases seriously, as they know that they can get away with it with only a sight slap on the wrist.
In 2011, the Department of Aging and Disability Services even recommended that 372 nursing facilities be closed for perceived deficiencies. However, the department reconsidered the termination of all but one of these facilities.
If you have a relative in a nursing home, it's your responsibility to take action to ensure that they stay safe and live a quality life without fear of mistreatment. Rasansky Law firm would like to invite you to get in touch with us if you'd like more information relating to nursing home mistreatment. Please call us today. We look forward to serving you.
Note: The information that was utilized in this post was gathered from the use of secondary sources. This information used has not been confirmed or independently verified. If you locate any information that is not correct, please contact our firm as soon as possible so that we can make the appropriate corrections. If you find any information that is false, we will remove or correct the post immediately after it is brought to our attention.
Disclaimer: As a valued member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. These posts should not be viewed as a solicitation for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.
Odessa, TX (February 12, 2023) – The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that 33-year-old Felipe Oviedo-Castillo was fatally injured in a truck accident involving multiple vehicles that occurred on Wednesday. On February […]
Fort Worth, TX (February 11, 2023) – At least one person was transported to an area hospital for the treatment of injuries following a truck accident that took place in the Watauga area […]
Cuero, TX (January 25, 2023) – A truck accident reported on Saturday morning in Cuero claimed the life of a 38-year-old woman from Victoria, Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety was called […]
Over 30+ Years Of Personal Injury Experience
Top-Rated and Award-Winning Personal Injury Lawyers
Attorneys Available to Discuss Your Case Now
No Fee Unless You Win
Free Confidential Consultation.
Fill out the form below to receive a free and confidential initial consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.