There are many inspiring stories of military personnel or law enforcement officers performing heroic deeds in the line of duty while injured. Sometimes the hero does not realize they are injured until the danger passes. This same thing may happen for those involved in...
As the victim of a motor vehicle accident, you may believe that all you have to do to earn your best compensation is work with the insurance companies. When the medical expenses for a car crash can cost thousands of dollars or more, that may not be a chance you are...
The nursing home chain Brookdale Senior Living has more than 700 facilities nationwide, including five here in San Antonio. Unfortunately, there is now a lawsuit in the California Superior Court by the state’s Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, and other prosecutors...
The Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) was designed to push elder care facilities to improve healthcare standards. The federal government-funded program did this by doling out more than $1 billion to the owners of 860 facilities, 540 owned by government...
Your father dutifully served in the military. A proud veteran who lived stateside and in Europe, he was among the role models in your life. During those years, he faced and dealt with many enemies. However, now, as a man who no longer can care for himself, he faces a...
When a drunk driver injures or kills someone, victims and surviving family members may be able to hold those beyond the driver themselves liable under what are known as “dram shop” laws. The premise behind these laws is that a restaurant or bar that overserves a...
Law enforcement will write up a report when there is a motor vehicle crash that involves injuries or death. Nevertheless, independent investigators hired by the plaintiff can provide additional insight into the cause of the crash. Through their work, they may...
There was a real sense of optimism in late-2020 as health and government officials talked about plans for the newly approved vaccines. Millions of people would get the shot and turn the tide on this deadly pandemic. One official from the Trump administration even...
When someone's reckless or negligent actions cause you to suffer an injury, the at-fault party and their insurance company should be liable for the costs of your injury and recovery. Insurance companies want you to believe the common myth during these accidents: that...
The holidays were not a good time for the elderly. Even though some were able to see loved ones for the first time in months, there are widespread reports that morale in elder care facilities is low. Healthy staff members are exhausted by the ongoing crisis. Of...
