Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in Texas — Free Case Evaluation

Minor cases settle for $25,000 to $75,000. Moderate cases involving documented neglect range from $75,000 to $250,000. Severe abuse and wrongful death cases can exceed $250,000 to $1,000,000+, especially when punitive damages are awarded.

Warning signs include unexplained injuries, bedsores, sudden weight loss, dehydration, unsanitary conditions, emotional withdrawal, fear of staff, and financial irregularities. If you suspect abuse, contact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission at 1-800-458-9858.

Yes. You can file a negligence lawsuit against the facility, its operators, and individual staff members. Claims can be brought for inadequate staffing, failure to prevent falls, medication errors, and failure to provide basic care.

Caps may apply if the claim involves medical care decisions (e.g., medication errors). But claims based on general negligence, premises liability, or Health & Safety Code violations may not be subject to med mal caps. This distinction is crucial and often litigated.

Many nursing homes include arbitration clauses in admission agreements. These can sometimes be challenged as unconscionable or invalid, especially if the resident lacked capacity to sign or if the clause was buried in fine print.