The elderly are among one of the most vulnerable populations in Texas. Many families rely on nursing homes or other facilities to care for their older loved ones when they cannot do so themselves. These homes are often wonderful places, but far too many do not provide...
Year: 2020
Study shows misdiagnosis happens more than previously thought
People in Texas rely on medical professionals to keep them healthy and safe. Sadly, there are still instances when patients are harmed by medical mistakes. One recent study found that misdiagnosis of certain serious conditions happens more often than people may...
Surgeon performance cited in most surgical malpractice claims
Surgeries can resolve your medical problems, but the success of a procedure depends largely on the surgeon's skill. For this reason, surgical patients in Texas essentially trust their health care providers to do the right thing for them. Due to the complexity and...
Employee abuse alleged in possible nursing home negligence
Many families in Texas have to rely on nursing homes to care for their elderly loved ones. Whether it is because they do not live near the patient or are unable to provide proper care themselves, they put their trust in professionals to keep their loved one safe from...
Did a surgical error cause your illness or injury?
When your doctor tells you that you need surgery, it’s understandable to feel a bit worried or stressed. After all, there’s always a risk involved with any surgical procedure. On the other hand, you can reasonably expect a licensed surgeon to adhere to protocol and...
Misdiagnosis is a valid reason for a medical malpractice claim
Patients here in Texas trust their health care providers to guide them in making all kinds of medical decisions. Some of these choices can have lifelong consequences, but the aim is generally to improve or save the patient’s life. If a patient is misdiagnosed, he or...
Driver’s friend dies in fatal accident
Some people, often younger in age, find it exhilarating to consume alcohol and then speed through the streets. The fun ends when an innocent pedestrian, another motorist or a passenger is critically injured or killed. Losing a loved one so suddenly in a fatal accident...
Fatal accident investigation delves into bartender’s actions
It seems to be making the news more often that officials in Texas are looking deeper into deadly car accidents when alcohol is involved. Drivers who have been drinking and cause fatal accidents had to get their alcohol from somewhere. A bartender has recently been...
Lawsuit filed after fatal accident
In some cases, a car accident is not the fault of just one person. While it only takes one driver to cause a fatal accident, investigations sometimes reveal the negligence of another party contributed to the fatality. A Texas man has filed a lawsuit claiming that...
Man allegedly kills best friend in fatal accident
From many news accounts, it seems some people do not feel that certain laws apply to them. Some drivers consume alcohol or drugs before getting out on the road, some choose to focus on their cell phone instead of surrounding traffic, and some feel like the posted...