Laredo, TX Personal Injury Law Attorney News Archive

Hidalgo County is facing allegations of negligence after the tragic death of Melissa de la Cruz, who succumbed to sepsis while incarcerated at the county jail for a month. In a recent legal filing with the McAllen federal court, the county's attorneys asserted that de la Cruz's condition was a result of her own negligence rather than shortcomings in medical care.

The wrongful death lawsuit, filed by her children, contends that jail staff overlooked her deteriorating health, attributing her pain to her dietary choices instead. As this case proceeds, it highlights significant concerns about custody protocols and the management of inmate health in relation to personal injury law standards in Texas.

Local officials maintain that the factors contributing to de la Cruz's death were beyond the county’s control, reinforcing their position against the wrongful death claims.