Patients here in Texas put their trust in their health care providers, and that trust is usually honored by a high standard of care. Unfortunately, there are times when a doctor, nurse or other medical professional may make a mistake that seriously impacts a patient’s...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...