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Chemical Restraint: The Dangerous, Deadly Weapon 16-May-2012 When a person is suffering from mental or physical disability, he or she may be harder to control. Elderly individuals with disabilities may be emotionally unstable or violent, without meaning to be. When nursing home staff is not patient with their charges, they may choose to use chemical ... Continue Reading » Chemical Restraint: The Dangerous, Deadly Weapon Chemical Restraint: The Dangerous, Deadly Weapon 16-May-2012 When a person is suffering from mental or physical disability, he or she may be harder to control. Elderly individuals with disabilities may be emotionally unstable or violent, without meaning to be. When nursing home staff is not patient with their charges, they may choose to use chemical ... Continue Reading » Overdue Nursing Home Trial Finally Begins Overdue Nursing Home Trial Finally Begins 14-May-2012 New York City's Beechwood Restorative Care Center was long ago shut down by the state, having its operating license revoked in 1999 for various offenses. The nursing home closed more than ten years ago after the New York State Department of Health found numerous instances of serious deficiencies ... Continue Reading » Congress Says Veterans Deserve Faster Health Care Congress Says Veterans Deserve Faster Health Care 9-May-2012 According to the Washington Post, many veterans in the United States are being forced to wait too long for treatments. Veterans with mental health conditions are being neglected and spend months in the limbo between diagnosis and treatment. The Washington Post writes that hospitals sometimes ... Continue Reading » Bedsores, Death & a Nursing Home Lawsuit Bedsores, Death & a Nursing Home Lawsuit 7-May-2012 In La Junta, an 88-year-old nursing home resident has died after complications from a bedsore that were too much for the elderly man to handle. Reportedly the size of a baseball, the man's infected bedsore ultimately led to his passing, and now a $3.2 million award has been given to the grieving ... Continue Reading » Nursing Home Victims: Who are the Abused? Nursing Home Victims: Who are the Abused? 2-May-2012 Nursing homes are supposed to provide full-time supervision and care to elderly individuals who are not fit to live alone any longer. There are times that this can prove beneficial. In a good nursing home, seniors can rest assured that they will get the essentials they need and be able to enjoy a ... Continue Reading » Facility Faux Pas Lead to Falls Among Patients Facility Faux Pas Lead to Falls Among Patients 30-Apr-2012 West Des Moines is the site of one of the nation's most recent examples of the continuing failure of care that plagues nursing home facilities in almost every city of every state throughout the country. This time, a $4,000 fine has been placed on the Arbor Springs nursing home facility which ... Continue Reading » What Seniors Want to See in American Nursing Homes What Seniors Want to See in American Nursing Homes 25-Apr-2012 For many people who are employed by nursing homes, the facility is just their daily job. They work their hours, and then go home to their families and their personal lives. Yet for residents, the building is their home. They eat and sleep within the walls of the nursing home, and their friends are ... Continue Reading » New Alternative to Nursing Homes? New Alternative to Nursing Homes? 23-Apr-2012 It is no secret that there are a growing number of problems in nursing home facilities in the U.S. Ranging from unsanitary or dangerous conditions to gross neglect to actual abuse, families of the elderly are wondering if there is any other option besides placing their loved one in a nursing home. ... Continue Reading » Extracurricular Activities are a Must in Nursing Homes Extracurricular Activities are a Must in Nursing Homes 18-Apr-2012 Seniors like to have a schedule, and most elderly people enjoy having places to go and things to do. After a life of independence, a senior can be disoriented by the confinement in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Older men and women still want to carry on with their typical, busy days, ... Continue Reading » Nursing Home Resident’s Rights: An Overview Nursing Home Resident’s Rights: An Overview 11-Apr-2012 When elderly individuals are in need of full-time care or supervision, oftentimes they will move to a nursing home or a living care facility. These homes give older citizens the ability to live without worry and with the guarantee of on-call assistance. Nursing homes can be pleasant places, with ... Continue Reading » Profit or Personal Wellbeing? Poor Priorities in Nursing Homes Profit or Personal Wellbeing? Poor Priorities in Nursing Homes 9-Apr-2012 The latest plan for the construction of a new county nursing home in Albany Count has again been denied by committee members of the Health Department's Public Health and Health Planning Council. Instead of blessing the project's $71 million attempt to improve the nursing home facility, the ... Continue Reading » Justice for the Veterans: A Nursing Home Abuse Issue Justice for the Veterans: A Nursing Home Abuse Issue 4-Apr-2012 The veterans who have fought for our freedom in America should be treated with justice and respect, but unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many veterans' homes for elderly people are abusive and operate on less-than-respectable platforms. For example, a veteran's home in Missouri ... Continue Reading » Find a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Enter your location to find a nursing home abuse attorney close to you. Locate me See local nursing home abuse attorneys in your area.	Practice Areas Elder Abuse Elder Neglect Medication Errors Nursing Home Abuse Nursing Home Neglect Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Emotional Elder Abuse Nursing Home Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse Video Highlights Turning Off Life Support Dr. Bruce G. Fagel describes a difficult situation of turning off the life support systems of a loved one. Signs of Nursing Home Abuse What are the signs of nursing home abuse? Attorney Scott Distasio explains how to identify the signs. Nursing Home Negligence The Lanier Law Group fights to bring justice to families and victims of nursing home abuse. Medication Errors Medication error is the most common form of malpractice throughout the country. Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Has your loved one received quality care or a substandard level of care or abuse in a nursing home? Advantage of being a physician/attorney Attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel explains how he can help you understand the true reason for your injuries. Elder Abuse Attorney Scott Distasio defines some of the reasons behind serious nursing home abuse cases. Nursing Home Negligence Dr. Bruce Fagel explains the legal process after nursing home negligence and elder abuse takes place.
Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys Making the decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility is rarely taken lightly and is usually made to ensure that they can receive the level of attention and care they need. Unfortunately, some nursing homes provide substandard care and some caregivers are actually abusive or negligent in their treatment of elderly residents and patients. In these matters, it is crucial to find a competent attorney who can help you take legal action. This website was created as a resource to help individuals and families across the U.S. find and compare nursing home abuse attorneys who can help them seek justice for their or their loved ones' injuries. You can also learn more about elder abuse in our Nursing Home Abuse Information Center and can read articles and blogs written by the lawyers in our directory. Armed with information and legal counsel, you can fight back against nursing home abuse and negligence. Click here to find a nursing home abuse lawyer.	Information Center Nursing Home Abuse Nursing Home Negligence Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Emotional Abuse Elder Neglect Financial Abuse Wrongful Death Nursing Home Abuse FAQ Choosing a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney State Bar Associations

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Zinda & Davis, Dallas Elder Abuse Attorneys

As an accredited business by the Better Business Bureau and members of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Zinda & Davis understands that facing the difficult truth of a nursing home abuse scenario can be frustrating. Finding out that your elderly loved one has been the victim of abuse by someone you trusted can be hurtful, upsetting, and emotional. It can make you want to hold these people accountable for their actions – but how? At Zinda & Davis, an elder abuse defense law firm, the legal team works day in and day out to help clients who have loved ones in abusive nursing home facilities. They work aggressively to pursue financial compensation for the injuries or illness and the medical expenses that follow as a result. They make sure that future outbreaks of violence or neglect do not occur again by that staff member. If you believe that your family member is the victim of abuse, call a Dallas elder abuse lawyer from Zinda & Davis today.

The firm has been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2009 and 2011, in addition to being invited to join the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The team has recovered many large settlements for their clients who have suffered some type of abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted living facility. When you contact their office for your free case evaluation, you can learn whether the signs your family member is exhibiting are those of abuse or neglect. With their help, you can pinpoint the cause of the abuse and hold this person responsible for the wrongful actions and financial devastation that they may have caused you. If you believe you have a nursing home negligence or abuse case, contact a Dallas elder abuse attorney from Zinda & Davis today.