Category: Medical Malpractice

The Accepted Standard of Care for Doctors

In Texas, jurors are given the following definition of negligence:

“Negligence,” when used with respect to the conduct of
Dr. Davis, means failure to use ordinary care, that, failing to do that which
a physician of ordinary prudence would have done under the same or similar circumstances
of doing that which a physician of ordinary prudence would not have done under the same of similar circumstances.
Continue reading Determining the Accepted Standard of Care

Because different forms of anesthesia affect your senses and spinal function,
many things can go wrong if the drug is not administered properly. Studies
estimate that seven in every million patients die from an anesthesia error,
with many more sustaining injuries. If anesthesiologists do not follow
protocol, many things can go wrong. How anesthesia affects the body:
Continue reading What Can Go Wrong When Using Anesthesia?

The Institute of Medicine estimates that, on average, 98,000 people die
because of medical errors, while extensive amounts of people are injured because of it. Under U.S. laws, those injured or killed because of inaction or negligence can file for compensation. However, recent studies show that while the number of medical malpractice suits are going down, medical errors are actually increasing. One reason many fail to file a claim against a doctor or hospital is that they are misinformed. At Hampton & King, we want you to be
informed of the facts and fiction surrounding such a debated topic.
Continue reading Medical Malpractice Facts and Fiction

When we visit the doctor’s office, we expect them to know what our
conditions represent. If we experience a lump in our body parts, have
a rash on our skin, or feel a strange soreness in our joints, the doctors
are responsible for taking the time to understand the symptoms and properly
diagnose them. Unfortunately, physicians and medical practitioners often
incorrectly identify illnesses, leading to further injury. Reports suggest
an average of 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed a year. Some of the
most commonly misdiagnosed conditions can prove life threatening.
Continue reading What are the Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National
Center for Health Statistics, an average of 50,000 women die of heart
attacks a year in the United States. Heart disease is the leading cause
of death in women, as well. Given these two facts, one would believe more
doctors would be careful with diagnosing women with heart attack symptoms.
Unfortunately, that is not the case.
Continue reading Why Heart Attacks Are So Commonly Misdiagnosed in Women