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We bet you didn’t know that as many as 50 wrong site surgeries occur in the United States. And that’s not per year either. 50 wrong site surgeries, every week. It’s something right out of a sci-fi movie. A patient is anxiously waiting to undergo surgery. They’ve made sure they followed all the pre-op…

In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into medical lawsuits, from central pontine myelinolysis lawsuit examples to famous medical malpractice cases, to average settlements. Some people see medical lawsuits as an opportunity for someone greedy to get their hands on a wad of cash. But this couldn’t be further from the truth! Victims of…

Ever wonder if those pesky medical forms you sign before surgery hold up in court? You’re not alone.  Let’s say you recently underwent a medical procedure that didn’t go as planned. Before the operation, you vaguely remember someone asking you to sign something.

This might surprise you, but our great nation isn’t so great at keeping mothers and infants safe while giving birth. Take a look at these facts: ► More than 50,000 U.S. women suffer injuries each year while bringing their children into the world.  ► Almost 700 die during or shortly after delivery. (US Centers for…

A few hours after becoming a father to a healthy baby girl, Walter Daniel became a widower. His 33-year-old wife, U.S. Navy Lt. Rebekah Daniel, bled to death at Naval Hospital Bremerton in Washington. She never had the chance to hold her precious daughter. How did a low-risk pregnancy involving a healthy young woman…

A sponge, gauze, scissors… Items that should be left on the surgical tray,  NOT  in your body. We get it, some people aren’t phased by the sight of blood and can even watch a surgical video without flinching. But if you’re like the majority of people, you look away. When going in for surgery you…

What No Family Should Experience Every day in the Houston area, children run and tumble on school playgrounds. Recess is a time for kids to be kids. Releasing their pent up energy, kicking around a ball or two, or maybe even playing make believe. Every once in a while though, things get out of…

Undergoing any major medical procedure can be intimidating. There are inherent risks with some surgeries or treatments that doctors cannot eliminate. They will still recommend the procedures if they believe it is the only solution. Similarly, taking pharmaceutical drugs can also have side effects that are not pleasant. Many individuals believe that because they…

When you walk into a hospital, you expect the physicians and doctors to be well trained and know the proper procedures. You place your trust in them, expecting them to know how to best care for your health. Doctors need to go through extensive schooling and training before they can help patients.

  A family grieving the loss of a loved one rarely wants to initiate a lawsuit; however, in many instances a civil suit is the only way to hold a negligent doctor, hospital or other entity accountable. Still, taking one’s case to a Houston medical malpractice attorney may be very difficult. A family is…