It’s not uncommon for expectant parents in Texas to have some fear surrounding the birth of their child. While most of these fears are unfounded, and most babies are born without issue, there are occasions when something goes wrong. Birth injuries may be preventable...
Medical Malpractice
Understanding medical malpractice in telemedicine
Telemedicine has many advantages for those in Texas and other states. It’s convenient, saves time, and provides medical care access to people who may not otherwise be able to seek care. Telemedicine may involve video chats, calls, and other types of virtual...
Failure to diagnose can be life-threatening
Those seeking medical care in Texas and elsewhere expect to be properly diagnosed through diagnostic tests, observations and other methods of diagnosing. When a medical care provider fails to diagnose a condition, the patient can suffer serious health problems. A man...
Anesthesiologist under investigation after death of colleague
Attention to detail is an important skill in many professions. Texas physicians, especially anesthesiologists, should always ensure patients receive the best care based on their specific conditions and needs. When an anesthesiologist makes a mistake, the results can...
Misdiagnosis and medical malpractice
A misdiagnosis can be problematic for Texas patients. Many health conditions are best dealt with in the early stages so when a diagnosis is incorrect, the patient may require more extensive medical treatments to resolve the issue. Sadly, in some cases of medical...
Mother prevails on medical malpractice case after newborn’s birth injury
Texas parents may have many expectations before the birth of their child. But most parents don’t expect something to go wrong that can lead to a serious injury. Birth injuries can cause lifelong debilitating conditions for a child. Though every parent's hope is for a...
4 surgical errors that shouldn’t happen, but do
In the medical industry, there’s a term known as a “NEVER EVENT,” which refers to mistakes and substandard care issues that should never occur but, unfortunately, often do. When you seek medical care at a Texas hospital or healthcare facility, you should be able to...
Woman compensated with a substantial sum in failure to diagnose lawsuit
When someone in Texas seeks medical advice or treatment based on a concern, they expect to be taken seriously. Unfortunately, sometimes healthcare providers dismiss a patient’s concerns, which can lead to a failure to diagnose a serious medical issue. When this...
Failure to diagnose and treat stroke leaves man with permanent brain damage
Stroke victims in Texas and other states can suffer from symptoms that may present themselves as something else. Because of this, a stroke may not be diagnosed in a timely manner if health care providers fail to perform the necessary examinations and tests. Failure to...
Woman suffers after misdiagnosis of heart failure
Gaining weight is a common occurrence as we age. Weight gain can be treated with some lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, and healthy weight loss can result in positive health benefits. Sometimes we gain weight slowly over the years and don't quite realize it!...