Nearly 120,000 people in the United States died in the first half of 2020 from COVID-19. As the country opens back up, cases are again on the rise in 20 states. This includes Texas, where numbers admitted to hospitals are increasing daily. Of particular note to some...
This is why fatigued driving is dangerous
You are certainly aware of the fact that driving under the influence is both illegal and dangerous in Texas, but you might not know the exact dangers of fatigued driving. The truth is that driving without the proper amount of sleep can be every bit as dangerous. The...
Why it’s crucial to be honest with your anesthesiologist
One of the most important members of any surgical team is the anesthesiologist. These doctors practice a highly specialized type of medicine. If they don't do their job correctly, the results can be serious -- even fatal. If you're having surgery -- even a minor...
Southeast Nursing Resident’s COVID-19 Death Sparks Lawsuit
“Southeast has had a long history of problems and a long history of infection control issues,” said Beth Janicek, the owner of the Janicek Law Firm, who represents Velasquez’s children. “They were understaffed and undermanaged going into the pandemic. And so, when...
Increase of depression among the elderly due to COVID-19 isolation
The elderly have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many know that the elderly face the highest risk for mortality or illness, but less is said about the mental health challenges involved. Seniors are vulnerable in the best of times, but there are...
Familia demanda a asilo donde se registró brote de COVID-19
Un asilo de ancianos del sureste de San Antonio, donde se registró un brote mortal de COVID-19, enfrenta una demanda por supuesta negligencia. Los familiares de José Velázquez, uno de los residentes del ancianato que murió tras contraer el virus, sometieron la demanda...
San Antonio Family Suing Nursing Home for Gross Negligence After Father Dies from COVID-19
Our firm represents two siblings who are suing a Southeast Side nursing home for gross negligence after their father died from COVID-19 while under its care. Read about it here. As COVID-19 outbreaks pop up in nursing homes across the state, legal claims regarding the...
Families want to hold negligent nursing homes responsible
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never easy. Family members should get better care there than they can get at home. No one ever thinks they are placing them in greater danger due to a pandemic. People in nursing homes are some of the most vulnerable. There are...
Is your elderly loved one being financially exploited?
People in nursing homes aren't just at risk of physical, emotional and sexual abuse by staff and other residents. They can also become the victims of financial abuse (also known as financial exploitation). From outright stealing to persuading someone to sign over...
If you black out, you likely have a brain injury
We have learned a lot about concussions and brain injuries as a society, especially in recent years. If someone loses consciousness after a head injury, it is likely that they have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and they need to seek medical assistance. Historically,...
