On behalf of Janicek Law | Sep 9, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Wrongful Death
The news regarding the numbers of elderly falling ill or dying from COVID-19 continues to climb. But the question remains: How much is it rising? According to a news report, the data documented by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the federal Centers...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Jul 6, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
“Elopement” is a term that means something different to those in the nursing home business than it does to most people. The National Institute for Elopement Prevention defines it as “[w]hen a patient or resident who is cognitively, physically,...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Mar 31, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
One of the worst things that can happen to an elder is to be drugged to a point where they can’t do things for themselves or can’t speak out. Unfortunately, there are instances where older seniors may be overmedicated, leading to a series of unusual symptoms, like...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Mar 24, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Neglect in nursing homes takes many forms. Maybe the staff doesn’t come when the person pushes the emergency alarm. Maybe they forget to give them their medication on time. Maybe they don’t help a patient move and roll over, leading to bedsores. Even when it’s not...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Feb 13, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Is it really necessary to put a hidden camera in your loved one’s room at the nursing home? If you suspect abuse, it might be the smartest thing you can do. So-called “granny cams” have become a hot topic throughout the nation as people have gradually become more...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Oct 24, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Media outlets in Texas and around the country have covered several stories in recent years about elder abuse in nursing homes and assisted care facilities. One of the latest such stories involves a disturbing series of events that allegedly took place at a North...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Sep 12, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Stories of shocking abuse remind people that they cannot make assumptions about the safety of nursing home residents in Texas. A recent case in a neighboring state came to light after the local police department received a tip about abuse by caretakers at a nursing...
