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Since my practice focuses on birth injury cases, most of my clients come to me with questions about what happened to their baby, and whether it could, or should, have been prevented.

If you are an expecting mother in the Houston area, do you know who will be delivering your baby? Many women carefully select an OB/GYN after considering many different factors. Establishing trust and rapport with a physician can provide a great deal of reassurance when the big moment arrives. A new nationwide trend, though,…

With America’s aging population frequently in the news, it’s no surprise that many Texans have probably pondered life expectancy at some point. Most of us want to live long and healthy lives, and those in good health may unintentionally take for granted a long life expectancy. Those who suffer from permanent disability, though, can…

When people heard the words “birth injury,” they often think of the more well-known afflictions such as cerebral palsy or brain injury. However, there is actually a wide range of birth injuries that can complicate a delivery process for a Houston family. While all birth injuries have the potential to cause damage, some may…

  As part of their medical training, OB/GYN doctors and nurses gain understanding of what can go wrong during the delivery process and how to properly react to such complications. In most births which take place at Texas hospitals, few serious complications arise and a healthy baby debuts. Still, at times there are more…

  Many medical facilities, both in Texas and around the country, are constantly striving to improve their standards of patient care. This is generally great news for patients and their loved ones, as preventable incidents, such as birth injuries, can cause untold amounts of trauma and tragedy. Fortunately, recent news indicates that proactive measures…

With smart phones a part of everyday life, residents of Houston are likely to see people on their phones just about everywhere. However, using a phone during one’s job may be contrary to the standards of care for that profession. Interestingly, a birth injury case in another state is demonstrating that on-the-job phone usage…

What can a parent do when his or her child has suffered a traumatic birth injury? In Texas, there are legal resources to which a parent can turn when their son or daughter is facing medical challenges. Given the complexity and far-reaching effects of birth injuries, it can prove extremely beneficial to have a…

  When Texans are expecting, there are likely to be many anxieties surrounding the upcoming due date. All mothers hope their newborn will be happy and healthy. Most of the time, this is exactly what happens across the state of Texas. However, at times, there may be complications before or during the delivery process….

The decision to pursue a civil lawsuit regarding a birth injury is never an easy one. Sometimes, however, a lawsuit is the only means by which a Texas family can hold a negligent doctor or hospital accountable. Moreover, the settlement from such a lawsuit may be the only manner in which a family can…