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When OB/GYN negligence affects a mother or baby in Texas, the mother has the right to file a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice. A successful malpractice lawsuit not only holds a negligent physician accountable, it can also potentially prevent the same mistake from happening again. In addition, a malpractice suit may allow those hurt the…

  The words “ectopic pregnancy” are often enough to strike fear in the heart of any expecting mother in Texas. While, fortunately, this type of severe pregnancy complication is rare, it can be extremely dangerous and even life-altering for the mother. Unfortunately, ectopic pregnancies cannot be continued, but along the way, they can cause…

  There are many different types of medical malpractice lawsuits that can be filed in Texas relating to birth and pregnancy. When most people think of “malpractice,” though, they often envision a negligent doctor doing something grossly negligent in an inherently dangerous arena, such as an operating room or delivery suite. Many medical malpractice…

  May is the month when people all across Texas are thinking of their mothers. The woman who gives the gift of life plays a very important role in many Texans’ lives, and Mother’s Day is when appreciation can be shown in countless ways. Sometimes giving life can be dangerous, though, and many mothers…

At the top of most Texas doctors’ priorities is keeping their patients safe, healthy and well. The thought of a doctor causing more harm than good is unbelievable to many people, especially pregnant women who must develop a particularly intimate trust with their physicians. Still, according to a 2012 survey by the American College…

  A woman’s pregnancy can be riddled with many different side effects and complications, which can lead to serious birth injuries if when left untreated. One of the most serious pregnancy-related complications is preeclampsia, which is when a pregnant woman has a severe form of high blood pressure.

  Ectopic pregnancies are the leading cause of death for pregnant women in the first trimester in the United States. Ectopic pregnancies occur in 2 percent of pregnancies and can cause fatal complications if treatment is delayed or if it is never diagnosed.