On behalf of Janicek Law | Jun 18, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
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...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Jun 9, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
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...
by danielle | May 13, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Governor Abbott Orders Testing of All Nursing Home Residents and Staffers On May 11, Governor Greg Abbott ordered that all nursing home residents and personnel will be tested for Covid-19. According to industry estimates, there are roughly 150,000 staff members and...
On behalf of Janicek Law | May 11, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Senior citizens who are in nursing homes often depend heavily on assistance from the employees of the facility for their needs — which can make them particularly vulnerable to neglect or abuse. Frequent visits from family members and friends can help to prevent...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Apr 23, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
When a nursing home abuse victim brings a claim for compensation, they need to prove their damages. It’s the burden of the victim to show what damages they received. They must also show what those damages are worth. Texas law requires nursing home abuse victims...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Mar 27, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Abuse and neglect, along with substandard conditions, continue to be problems in many nursing homes throughout the country. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a National Nursing Home Initiative to strengthen penalties for facilities...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Jan 10, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, develop most often in people confined to beds or wheelchairs and have a limited range of motion. Nursing homes, or other long-term care facilities, are the most common places they are found. Bedsores are a...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Dec 12, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Older Americans can be at serious risk for financial exploitation. According to a recent study, elderly adults in the U.S. get scammed out of $3 billion to $37 billion annually. Reportedly, those losses are even higher if the perpetrator is a family friend or...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Mar 28, 2018 | Defective Medications, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Large amounts of nursing homes here in Texas are understaffed, creating a situation where the nurses are stretched too thin in the activities. Many of the residents have mental health issues that require extensive attention and can be challenging to deal with. The...
On behalf of Janicek Law | Dec 26, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
If your loved one sustained injury due to nursing home negligence, pursuing a personal injury lawsuit may form the best option for obtaining proper compensation. In some situations, Texas law may limit the amount of potential damages. Discussing your case with a...
