Category: Medical Malpractice

Imagine this: You go to the doctor and expect to receive the care you deserve
to get better from any injury or condition you may have. When things go
wrong, though, and the medical professional causes more harm than good,
the patient may need to seek legal representation in order to seek justice
for the wrongs that have been experienced. Before you hire a Houston medical
malpractice attorney, know what you should consider to make a decision. Continue reading What to Look for In Your Houston Medical Malpractice Lawyer

While many of the medical malpractice cases derive from direct physical
actions at the hands of a medical professional, medication errors are
a real problem that is experienced by thousands of Americans each year.
Unfortunately, this type of error can cause serious problems that can
cause harm to any patient who is at risk. Medication errors range and
it’s important for individuals to understand what can go wrong.
Continue reading Understanding Medication Errors

When a person sustains a serious injury due to the negligence of another
party, they start to think about the next steps. One of the steps that
you may take is finding a law firm to represent you and help you seek
compensation for the damages you have sustained. Finding the right firm
can be a bit of a challenge, but you should know what advantages you are
offered with each firm.
Continue reading Why Hire a Firm with an MD and Ph.D Nurse On Staff

One of the errors that can be made by a doctor when treating a patient
is a diagnosis mistake. This is a serious problem as patients are expecting
their medical professional to inform them of their illness or condition.
Patients go into hospitals when they are hurt or dealing with a condition.
If they are not diagnosed correctly, it can result in them receiving the
wrong type of treatment or never healing. There are some common reasons
doctors make diagnosis mistakes, including the following.
Continue reading Common Reasons Doctors Make Diagnosis Mistakes

In Houston and all throughout the world, hospitals are expected to provide patients with the best possible care. One of the most complex treatment options for a person dealing with an injury, illness, or condition is surgery. There many tools used and people around. Unfortunately, this makes it easier for problems to arise and the potential for errors increases. It is important to understand how these surgical errors occur and what options you have should you be harmed.
Continue reading How Surgical Errors Occur In Houston

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), between the years 1993 to 1998, most fatal medication errors are related to the wrong prescribed dosage. The FDA also estimates that about 1.3 million people per year are affected by medication errors, leading to either injury or death. This mistake can occur anywhere within the chain of distribution – from the prescribing physician to the pharmacist who hands you the medication.
Continue reading Types of Medication Mistakes