Elderly and Child Abuse Lawyers Helping Victims Nationwide and Across Texas including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio
Our children and elderly are two of the most vulnerable members of our society. When you entrust the care of a loved one or your child to a nursing home, assisted living, or daycare facility, you are relying on them to provide reasonable care during the supervision of your loved one. Although accidents occasionally can happen, some injuries occur due to abuse and negligence of the care providers. If your child or loved one was injured while under the supervision of a day care provider, nursing home, or assisted living facility, pursuing legal action may be necessary to not only recover damages but also to prevent other elders and children from being similarly injured.
Licensed care providers have a legal duty to exercise care to protect the health and safety of the elderly and children under their care. Injuries can occur due to negligence, abuse, lack of adequate supervision, failing to hire qualified staff (background checks not performed, nursing aides not properly licensed, etc.), and failure to properly train employees and caregivers.
If you suspect your loved one or child is a victim of abuse in a care facility, do not hesitate to file a report. For elder abuse, call the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services at 800.458.9858. For child abuse, you can file a report online with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
The attorneys at Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC have years of experience with cases involving:
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Filing a report is one of many steps it takes to get the justice your loved one or child deserves. The attorneys at Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC have helped elderly, children, and their families to obtain compensation for injuries suffered at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and daycare facilities. To learn more about your options, please contact us to schedule a free initial consultation by phone at 832.764.7200, email at info@lkclawfirm.com, or by our online contact form.