Category: Wrongful death

  • What Is the Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in Texas?

    What Is the Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations in Texas?

    In most cases, you have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas. However, there are important exceptions in certain circumstances.

  • How Do Wrongful Death Claims Work in San Antonio?

    How Do Wrongful Death Claims Work in San Antonio?

    If you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligent behavior, here is what you need to know about filing a wrongful death claim in Texas.

  • Why Does Bexar County Have So Many Fatal Bicycle Crashes?

    Why Does Bexar County Have So Many Fatal Bicycle Crashes?

    Our community loves bicycles. However, our cycling habits come with a dark side: Bexar County has more fatal bicycle accidents than almost anywhere else in Texas. In this article, our San Antonio bicycle accident attorneys discuss the unique factors that make our roads so dangerous for bicyclists and other vulnerable road users. San Antonio Has…

  • San Antonio’s I-35: One of the Deadliest Highways in America

    San Antonio’s I-35: One of the Deadliest Highways in America

    In 2019, ValuePenguin studied the data from nearly 3,000 fatal motor vehicle accidents that occurred during Thanksgiving and Christmas from 2015–2018 to determine America’s deadliest roadways during the holidays. The results proved what we here in south Texas suspected all along: San Antonio’s I-35 is one of the top five highways in America for deadly…

  • Who Is Liable for My Loved One’s Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?

    Who Is Liable for My Loved One’s Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome?

    Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is a potentially fatal condition with life-altering effects for both the victim and their loved ones. Unfortunately, doctors often miss the signs of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, even after a patient has undergone a procedure with known ties to the condition or presents with known symptoms. If your loved one developed Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome after a…

  • Protect Your Wrongful Death Claim With These 3 Steps

    Protect Your Wrongful Death Claim With These 3 Steps

    After the unexpected loss of a loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit may be the last thing on your mind. Instead, you’re navigating your family’s new reality and dealing with the emotional and financial impact of your loss. “There will be time for lawyers later on,” you tell yourself. However, it may not be in…

  • Texas Bicyclist Fatalities Up 26%: Protect Yourself With These 5 Tips 

    Texas Bicyclist Fatalities Up 26%: Protect Yourself With These 5 Tips 

    Results published in the annual Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) crash statistics show an alarming trend for bicycle safety, as 26% more bicyclists died in crashes in 2018 than the year before. With 72 bicyclist fatalities in total, Texas’ bicyclist fatality rate has reached an unprecedented high. And until the safety and government organization can…

  • Wrongful Death and Survival Claims: What’s the Difference?

    Wrongful Death and Survival Claims: What’s the Difference?

    If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you’re probably dealing with terrible financial stress on top of the unspeakable emotional pain. Worrying about money is the last thing you should have to deal with during this difficult time. Thankfully, you have two legal options available that can help you recover financially.…

  • Texas Fatal Crashes Decline for 2018, But Remain a National High

    Texas Fatal Crashes Decline for 2018, But Remain a National High

    According to preliminary 2018 data, Texas fatalities from vehicle crashes are the lowest they’ve been in the last seven years. While this decrease is notable, it’s certainly not a sign that car and truck wrecks are no longer a concern for Texas. To put this improvement in perspective, in 2017, Texas had its highest number…

  • Tragic Helicopter Wreck Highlights the Complexities of Aircraft Crashes

    Tragic Helicopter Wreck Highlights the Complexities of Aircraft Crashes

    The recent deaths of a newlywed couple and an experienced pilot in a helicopter crash shocked and saddened the San Antonio community. While we don’t know all the fact surrounding the incident, it highlights the risks associated with air travel. Keep reading to learn more about aviation liability and Crosley Law’s approach to airplane and…

  • Crosley Law Partners with Loss of Life Advocates

    Crosley Law Partners with Loss of Life Advocates

    At Crosley Law, we’ve seen too many of our clients struggle with the challenges of managing an estate and wrapping up a loved one’s affairs after a sudden death. While nothing can take away your pain after a loved one’s passing, we are always looking for ways to make our clients’ challenges more manageable. That’s…

  • The Nurse Davis Murder Cases in Texas: What We Know So Far

    The Nurse Davis Murder Cases in Texas: What We Know So Far

    It sounds like a horror movie. For months, a nurse intentionally injects air into medically stable patients’ IV lines, causing cardiac arrest and strokes. At least two people died, and others have been left in a vegetative state. Unfortunately, these are the actual charges that William George Davis, a former registered nurse at CHRISTUS Trinity…

  • Crosley Law Firm Represents Victim Against Hospital That Employed Alleged Murderer

    Crosley Law Firm Represents Victim Against Hospital That Employed Alleged Murderer

    San Antonio-based firm alleges CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital/Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital knew of its employee’s improper and dangerous conduct and failed to intervene, causing further harm and injury to their patients. Watch the Press Conference: San Antonio, TX — Friday, April 13, 2018 — Attorney Tom Crosley of Crosley Law Firm in San…

  • Hydrocodone and Xanax Overdose Resulting in Death | Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

    Hydrocodone and Xanax Overdose Resulting in Death | Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

    The Crosley Law Firm just finished trying a tragic case in Corpus Christi, Texas. The case involved 18-year-old Brandon Garcia. Brandon was a smart young man who came from a good family. Unfortunately, Brandon had a problem. He was addicted to drugs. His drug of choice was Xanax. Five days prior to his death, Brandon…