Blog

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…

When OB/GYN negligence affects a mother or baby in Texas, the mother has the right to file a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice. A successful malpractice lawsuit not only holds a negligent physician accountable, it can also potentially prevent the same mistake from happening again. In addition, a malpractice suit may allow those hurt the…

Many Texans, including some expecting mothers, assume that birth injuries and birth defects are one and the same. In fact, birth injuries differ from birth defects, although both can cause serious injury to a fetus or newborn. Either type of damage can lead to significant medical expenses and the need for long-term care.

Technology has made the journey from conception to birth safer, as well as more interesting, for Texas parents. These days, expecting mothers and fathers can track their baby’s progress in the womb and even view the developing baby’s face through a 4-D ultrasound. Thanks to prenatal genetic testing, it’s also possible for parents to…

  The words “ectopic pregnancy” are often enough to strike fear in the heart of any expecting mother in Texas. While, fortunately, this type of severe pregnancy complication is rare, it can be extremely dangerous and even life-altering for the mother. Unfortunately, ectopic pregnancies cannot be continued, but along the way, they can cause…

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…

  There are many different types of medical malpractice lawsuits that can be filed in Texas relating to birth and pregnancy. When most people think of “malpractice,” though, they often envision a negligent doctor doing something grossly negligent in an inherently dangerous arena, such as an operating room or delivery suite. Many medical malpractice…

Within the medical community, it is rarely considered a positive sign if a state or country exhibits a high rate of cesarean sections. While the innovative procedure is vital and even lifesaving in many cases, there are concerns that it might be over-utilized by doctors as a means to save time or money. At…

  It seems most Texans would probably overwhelmingly agree that top-notch care should be given to everybody, but especially to returning veterans. Servicemen and women who are active in the military, as well as their families, are often treated at military hospitals rather than at other of facilities. However, recent incidents have made many…

Many expecting mothers in Texas are on some sort of prescription medication. The Centers for Disease Control note that about two-thirds of pregnant women take a prescription medication during their pregnancy. Doctors have a responsibility to ensure the medications they prescribe are appropriate for each patient, especially when it comes to pregnant women. For…