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 […]
The decision to pursue a malpractice lawsuit against a doctor or facility can be difficult. If you are unfamiliar with the legal process, it can be frustrating and confusing. As an experienced medical malpractice litigation law firm, one of the best pieces of advice we can give our clients is to become familiar with the […]
Skilled Nursing Facility – Kyle, TXClaim: Facility allowed resident to develop severe stage 4 bedsore, leading to death. Skilled Nursing Facility – Rockwall, TXClaim: High fall risk dementia patient fell and fractured hip after admission, facility failed to transport to hospital for two days, resident passed away a month later. Skilled Nursing Facility—Houston, TXClaim: Resident […]
Having worked on nursing home abuse cases in Texas for as long as we have, we’ve seen just about everything come through our door. Below are the 5 most common types of elder abuse cases that we handle at Powers Taylor. Each and every Texas nursing home abuse case is different, but one thing remains […]
Thank you to all of our clients, colleagues, and friends who helped us make 2022 one of the best years for Powers Taylor so far! We were able to help an additional 235 families get justice for injuries they should have never suffered in the first place. We are truly grateful for being able to […]
Clients sometimes question why we want them to consider settling their case before trial. Some view the litigation process as a type of war. They equate early settlement with a peace treaty, or even worse, a surrender. They want to win the war and have a ticker-tape victory parade. Settle? No way. What these clients […]
Having worked on medical malpractice cases in Texas for as long as we have, we’ve seen just about everything come through the door. Below are the 5 most common types of med mal cases that we handle at Powers Taylor. Common Medical Malpractice Cases Bedsores – While bedsores are common in nursing homes, they also […]