Skilled Nursing Facility – El Paso, TexasClaim: 34-year-old with cerebral palsy fell, breaking multiple bones in leg which required surgery to repair. Developed severe stage 4 pressure ulcer on hip, which resident suffered from until passing away months later. Skilled Nursing Facility – Missouri City, TexasClaim: High-fall risk resident was not closely monitored. After an […]
We are proud to announce that three of our exceptional attorneys have been recognized and selected for the prestigious Best Lawyers list for 2024! Mark Taylor was selected as a Best Lawyer for the categories of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Commercial Litigation for the 5th year. Jennifer Birdsall and Wesley Scarborough were selected […]
Skilled Nursing Facility – Lufkin, TXClaim: Long-term care resident with dementia fell multiple times in the facility. The last fall resulted in two hip fractures, the resident passed away the next day. Hospital – Houston, TXClaim: Patient developed severe stage 4 sacral pressure ulcer while undergoing treatment for sepsis, passing a couple of months later […]
Rehabilitation Hospital – Longview, TXClaim: Paralyzed patient was rehabilitating from back surgery and was not properly monitored. Permanent catheter and colostomy bag were not properly cleaned and emptied, resulting in several ER visits. Patient also developed severe stage 4 pressure ulcers, which became infected. Infection spread to patient’s bones, eventually resulting in death. Home Health […]
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 […]
The first question we ask when a potential case involves bedsores is “what stage is the bedsore?” Bedsore staging is the process of classifying pressure ulcers based on their severity. Pressure ulcers, or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissues when a person remains in one position for too long without shifting their […]
Skilled Nursing Facility – Mansfield, TXClaim: Resident rehabbing after femur repair surgery was dropped by nursing staff during a transfer, resulting in surgical plates shifting. After a second repair surgery, continued issues with surgical site infection, resulting in leg amputation and death. Skilled Nursing Facility – Dallas, TXClaim: Dementia resident suffered at least 11 falls […]
Hospital—Houston, TX Claim: Dementia patient developed severe stage 4 sacral pressure ulcer while in hospital recovering from a cardiac event, resulting in death. Orthopedic Surgeon—Victoria, TX Claim: Surgeon incorrectly positioned a hip replacement, resulting in increased length in one leg and a revisional surgery. If you have suffered similar injuries or were injured in a […]
Installing a camera in a nursing home resident’s room can bring peace of mind to loved ones. A camera can help them ensure the resident is receiving proper care. But is it allowed? Texas is one of the few states with laws that allow residents of nursing homes to install surveillance cameras in their rooms. […]
Powers Taylor LLP is pleased to announce that associate Jennifer Birdsall has been selected by Super Lawyers for inclusion in the 2023 Texas Rising Stars List. Ms. Birdsall has been honored by Super Lawyers for her outstanding work in the practice areas of medical malpractice. This is her third consecutive year to earn this honor […]
Skilled Nursing Facility—Tyler, TXClaim: Facility failed to properly assist resident who was a fall risk to the restroom, resident fell resulting in a broken hip that required surgery. Resident continued to decline, passing away two months after the incident. Hospital—Arlington, TXClaim: Facility allowed patient to develop severe sacral pressure ulcer while in a medically induced […]
New reports have surfaced indicating that the Biden administration is proposing new rules for The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would require more transparency about the owners and managers of nursing homes in the United States, as well as other entities that are “making money” from nursing homes. If finalized, the new […]