Skilled Nursing Facility – Odessa, TXClaim: Long-term care dementia resident with limited mobility was not repositioned, leading to development of a stage 4 sacral pressure ulcer that required hospitalization. Skilled Nursing Facility – Odessa, TXClaim: Facility failed to reposition resident with a stage 4 sacral pressure ulcer, leading to multiple hospitalizations and eventual death. Skilled […]
Powers Taylor LLP is seeking a litigation associate for the firm’s nursing home litigation practice. This attorney position will be responsible for managing a large volume of nursing home cases throughout Texas from initial case evaluation through settlement or trial. This position will provide an opportunity to handle all aspects of personal injury litigation, including […]
For the fourth consecutive year, partner Patrick Powers was named as one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas. This exclusive list includes the top lawyers over 40 specialities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Lawyers must be nominated by their peers and then evaluated by a panel of respected lawyers before being selected. “It’s an honor every time […]
Families for Better Care has released their most recent Nursing Home Report Card and for Texas, it’s not looking good. According to the rankings, Texas received an “F” rating and is the worst state for nursing home care in the nation for the third consecutive year. For it’s yearly report card, Families for Better Care […]
More congratulations are in order for Senior Associate Meredith Mathews, who has received a second big appellate victory in a nursing home abuse and neglect case. This case centers around claims that Kindred Hospital of Fort Worth failed to monitor our client’s father, allowing him to develop severe pressure ulcers on several parts of his […]
This month, Powers Taylor celebrated our annual State Fair Day! Despite the torrential downpour that day, we braved the rain and were able to have a great time. The weather forced us to mostly stay inside, which meant we got to try all of the delicious fried foods that were offered this year. The fan […]
For the second consecutive year, employees from Powers Taylor ran in The Freedom Run put on by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL). Though the usual running route was flooded and rain threatened the morning, hundreds still showed up to the annual race, which benefits the Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation. For the last […]