Among occurrences that lead to lawsuits against skilled nursing facilities are resident wandering and elopement. These take place when nursing home residents either wander away without supervision or escape facilities without detection. During the winter, such incidents put residents at risk of death from exposure to colder temperatures. When residents are injured or killed as a result of unsupervised activities, family members may file suit alleging neglect or wrongful death.

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From the Texas Trial Lawyers Association news release.