Dallas Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Lawyers
When you or someone you love is harmed by the people entrusted with their care, you deserve answers. Our nationally recognized team is here to help.
Why Families Choose Smith Clinesmith
America’s Largest Nursing Home Abuse Litigation Firm
28+ years of experience
Our firm specializes in elder abuse and neglect
We handle cases across 17 states including Texas
We work on a *contingency basis meaning you pay nothing until we win a settlement or verdict
Aggressive advocacy. Proven results.
Concerned About the Care You or a Loved One Received?
Abuse and neglect are not always easy to recognize. Unexplained injuries, sudden changes in behavior, poor hygiene, dehydration, malnutrition, medication issues, or worsening medical conditions may raise questions about the care your loved one received.
Common concerns we investigate include:
Bedsores/Pressure Ulcers/Sepsis
Falls/Fractures/Serious Injury
Fatal Neglect/Wrongful Death
Medication Errors/Overdose
Dehydration/Malnutrition/Aspiration Pneumonia
Inadequate Supervision
Delayed Medical Care
You don’t need to have all the answers before speaking with an attorney.
Your Family Deserves Answers
If you believe your loved one may have suffered abuse or neglect, tell us what happened. Our team can review your situation and help you understand your options.
Our commitment to justice is evident in our ability to secure top verdicts and settlements for victims of nursing home abuse. Our track record speaks volumes, with a standout example being a $1.45 million jury verdict we secured in Texas. This remarkable outcome, arising from a case of elder neglect, multiple falls, a brain injury, and wrongful death, underscores our ability to achieve top-tier results for victims of nursing home abuse.
Practice Areas
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home residents deserve dignity, respect, and proper care. When abuse occurs in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other healthcare setting, residents and their families may have legal options.
Smith Clinesmith represents individuals and families affected by physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and other forms of mistreatment. Our nursing home abuse attorneys investigate suspected abuse and pursue accountability when facilities fail to protect vulnerable residents.
Bedsores & Pressure Injuries
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or pressure injuries, can become serious when residents do not receive proper care, repositioning, or monitoring. Severe pressure injuries may lead to infection, hospitalization, and other complications.
Smith Clinesmith represents individuals and families affected by serious bedsores in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare settings. Our bedsore attorneys investigate whether inadequate care or neglect contributed to the injury and help families pursue accountability.
Falls & Broken Bones
Falls in nursing homes and assisted living facilities can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones, hip fractures, head injuries, and other complications. In some cases, inadequate supervision, unsafe conditions, or improper assistance may contribute to a preventable fall.
Smith Clinesmith represents individuals and families affected by serious nursing home falls and fall-related injuries. Our attorneys investigate what happened and pursue accountability when neglect or inadequate care may have played a role.
Elder Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one after suspected abuse or neglect in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or other healthcare setting can leave families with difficult questions. When inadequate care may have contributed to their death, understanding what happened matters.
Smith Clinesmith helps families investigate potential nursing home wrongful death claims and understand their legal options. If you have concerns about the care your loved one received, contact our team for a free, confidential case evaluation.
Sepsis
Sepsis is a serious medical emergency that can develop when an infection is not properly recognized or treated. In nursing homes and assisted living facilities, infections related to pressure injuries, UTIs, wounds, or other conditions may lead to life-threatening complications.
Smith Clinesmith represents individuals and families affected by sepsis when neglect or inadequate care may have contributed. If you or a loved one developed sepsis in a healthcare facility, contact our team for a free, confidential case evaluation.
Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home neglect can occur when residents do not receive the care, supervision, or attention they need. Warning signs may include unexplained injuries, bedsores, falls, dehydration, malnutrition, medication errors, or worsening health conditions.
Smith Clinesmith helps individuals and families investigate suspected nursing home neglect and determine whether inadequate care contributed to a serious injury. If something about the care you or a loved one received concerns you, contact our team for a free, confidential case evaluation.
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