They cared for us when we were children. Now many of our elderly are virtually helpless and depend on nursing homes and other care facilities for their very lives.
Abuse and neglect still occur despite federal and state laws and the public attention the issue has received. The elderly, individuals with special needs, and other vulnerable adults deserve better.
Don’t let nursing homes put their drive for profits above the needs and rights of your loved ones. We hear frequently of the skyrocketing costs of care in nursing homes. Shouldn’t residents receive adequate care?
Watch for signs of mistreatment of your loved one, including bed sores, malnutrition, dehydration, injury due to falls, weight loss, bruises, and poor hygiene. Call the Woods Law Firm, P.C., immediately if you are concerned. Offenses include: physical abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse, other forms of abuse and neglect.
State and federal laws such as the Nursing Home Reform Act mandate that nursing homes promote the “highest practicable” physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of elderly and vulnerable people. The law does not allow for excuses such as inadequate staff, or high costs. We are talking about people’s most basic needs.
Call attorney Robert L. Woods at 713-651-1115 (local) or 1-877-653-1115 (toll free). After a 21-year career in law enforcement, he opened the Woods Law Firm in 2005 to serve people suffering from personal injury and related losses.
Located in midtown Houston, Woods Law Firm offers ample free parking and is wheelchair accessible. Spanish translation is available. Servicios del intérprete disponibles.