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Year: 2014

Prenatal testing a crucial part of pregnancy monitoring

  Nowadays, there are tests and screenings for nearly every condition, or so it may seem to Texas patients who must undergo these types of testing. For an expecting mother, there are also many different types of tests that must be taken to ensure fetal health and monitor the pregnancy. When done properly and according…

Nursing negligence vs. medical malpractice

  Many expecting mothers and their families carefully choose their OB/GYN, often long before the due date is even put down on the calendar. Patients will look at a physician’s reviews, reputation in the community and any past personal experiences with the doctor before making any final decisions. What some patients may not realize is…

How can a baby’s brain be injured during birth?

  When parents are expecting, both mothers and fathers will sometimes delve into the literature regarding pregnancy, birth and child development. It’s natural to want to understand the processes that lead to a healthy son or daughter, especially if it is a first child and the parents are understandably a bit nervous. One topic that…

Birth injury case results in million dollar award for mother

  In birth injury cases, it can sometimes take years for a civil case to reach its conclusion. For parents of children affected by such injuries, however, the waiting can be well worth it, as the compensation is often desperately needed. At times, birth injuries can result in permanent disability, which translates into the need…

Experience invaluable in fatal medical malpractice cases

  Most Texas residents understand that if a loved one is killed due to medical negligence, it is crucial to understand and prove the case to recover compensation. With malpractice cases often being highly complex, and with Texas having an ever-changing legal and medical landscape, a law firm’s combined years of experience among its attorneys…

Baby’s head particularly susceptible to birth injuries

  While most Texas parents are probably not medical professionals, many still understand that any injury to the head is likely to be more dangerous than other types of injuries. The head and brain are very delicate parts of the body and, unlike injuries to an arm or a leg, such an injury has the…