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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…

It is often considered an “old wives’ tale” when someone believes that he or she can guess a baby’s position just by looking at the pregnant mother. While expecting moms in the Houston area might not take seriously someone’s attempt to guess their baby’s position, the truth is that the baby’s position is critically…

Injury to a person’s brain is almost always serious – whether it’s a concussion or a traumatic brain injury, trauma to the brain can cause long-lasting and complicated health issues. When Houston residents suffer brain injuries, their most pressing need is medical help. After their medical needs are attended to, they are likely to…

  Expecting Texas mothers may have to alter their lifestyles when a baby is on the way, but most of these steps are relatively minor. Preventing pregnancy-related injuries may involve taking it easy regarding exercise, baby-proofing the home or trading-in their car for something more family-friendly. Few pregnant women in Houston expect that bed…

Nowadays, there are tests and screenings for nearly every condition, or so it may seem to Texas patients who must undergo these types of testing. For an expecting mother, there are also many different types of tests that must be taken to ensure fetal health and monitor the pregnancy. When done properly and according…

Many expecting mothers and their families carefully choose their OB/GYN, often long before the due date is even put down on the calendar. Patients will look at a physician’s reviews, reputation in the community and any past personal experiences with the doctor before making any final decisions. What some patients may not realize is…

When parents are expecting, both mothers and fathers will sometimes delve into the literature regarding pregnancy, birth and child development. It’s natural to want to understand the processes that lead to a healthy son or daughter, especially if it is a first child and the parents are understandably a bit nervous. One topic that…

In birth injury cases, it can sometimes take years for a civil case to reach its conclusion. For parents of children affected by such injuries, however, the waiting can be well worth it, as the compensation is often desperately needed. At times, birth injuries can result in permanent disability, which translates into the need…

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…

While most Texas parents are probably not medical professionals, many still understand that any injury to the head is likely to be more dangerous than other types of injuries. The head and brain are very delicate parts of the body and, unlike injuries to an arm or a leg, such an injury has the…