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Wrongful Death

What must be demonstrated in a wrongful death suit?

  Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities in Texas have the unfortunate distinction of experiencing death on a routine basis. Most of these deaths are either expected or unavoidable; in some cases, however, the death of a patient could have been prevented. In others, the death is a direct result of a negligent or…

Who can speak for victims most effectively in a wrongful death?

  A deadly medical mistake is one of the biggest tragedies any Houston area family can experience. Families generally place huge amounts of trust in medical professionals, hospitals, nursing homes and nurses. When this trust is broken via a doctor mistake or similar error, the emotions families go through can range from utter shock to…

What must be proven in a wrongful death suit?

  Most Houston residents are familiar with the term “wrongful death,” but, fortunately, most people will never have to encounter the tragic situation that the term describes. A wrongful death is generally not a purposeful killing of another, but rather an accidental death that stems from negligence or recklessness. In the medical setting, a wrongful…

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…

Evaluating Time Limits for Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Texas

  Help Your Lawyer Help You A very common question we hear from potential clients is “How long do I have to file a medical malpractice case in Texas?” With very few exceptions, the time to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Texas is two years from the date of the incident of injury. There…

Steps to Take for those who have Suffered because of Patient Harm

  When Texas residents take loved ones to the hospital, they most likely expect them to be treated — not harmed. Sadly, not everyone gets the treatment they expected. In some tragic cases, patients leave the hospital with a greatly worsened medical condition. The most tragic cases do not allow patients to leave the hospital…