San Antonio Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
San Antonio is home to numerous care facilities serving our elderly population, but unfortunately, nursing home negligence remains a serious concern throughout our community.
At Winckler, Harvey & McConnell, LLP, our nursing home abuse attorneys are committed to protecting the rights of nursing home residents throughout San Antonio. We understand the heartbreak families experience when discovering their loved ones have suffered abuse or neglect in facilities that promised safety and care.
What Is Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect?
Nursing home abuse and neglect occur when care facility staff fail to provide appropriate care or deliberately harm residents through action or inaction. Physical abuse includes hitting, pushing or restraining residents, while emotional abuse involves verbal threats or psychological manipulation, causing emotional distress.
Neglect encompasses failures to provide basic necessities like adequate nutrition, medical care or assistance with daily activities, resulting in poor hygiene, untreated conditions or preventable injuries. Sexual abuse represents the most serious violation involving unwanted sexual contact with vulnerable residents.
What Types Of Evidence Can Help Prove Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect?
Key evidence that can help prove nursing home abuse cases includes the following:
- Medical records showing unexplained injuries, infections or deteriorating health conditions
- Photographs documenting physical injuries, poor hygiene conditions or unsafe facility environments
- Witness statements from family members, other residents or staff members who observed inappropriate treatment
- Facility records including incident reports, staffing schedules and inspection reports from regulatory agencies
This evidence helps establish patterns of neglect or abuse and demonstrates the facility’s failure to provide appropriate care.
How Long Do You Have To File A Nursing Home Abuse Claim In San Antonio?
In Texas, you have two years from the date you discovered or should have discovered the abuse or neglect to file a nursing home abuse case. This discovery rule recognizes that families may not immediately realize their loved one has suffered abuse, particularly when residents have cognitive impairments that prevent them from reporting incidents.
What Compensation Can You Recover In A San Antonio Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit?
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits can result in compensation for both economic and noneconomic damages, including:
- Medical expenses for treating injuries, infections or conditions caused by neglect or abuse
- Pain and suffering endured by the resident as a result of inappropriate treatment
- Emotional distress resulting from the death of a resident
A medical malpractice lawyer experienced in elder abuse cases can help evaluate the full extent of damages and pursue maximum compensation for your family’s losses.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
We offer free consultations to discuss your potential nursing home abuse case and guide you through your legal options. Whether your loved one was harmed in a nursing home or assisted living facility, we are here to help.
Contact Winckler, Harvey & McConnell, LLP, by calling 512-593-7399 or emailing us online to schedule your free initial consultation.