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  In recent years Texas has built a reputation as an economically forward-thinking state, with industries such as technology and healthcare bringing valuable services to many. Healthcare in particular provides jobs to countless residents of Houston and area facilities often boast stellar reputations. Still, incidents of negligence still occur in Texas hospitals. What some…

  While brain injuries have received increased attention in recent years, there are still many misconceptions about damage to this important organ. One such misconception is that brain injuries are only caused by external pressures. In reality, the source of brain damage can come from within the body, such as an error during delivery…

  The decision to pursue a civil lawsuit regarding a birth injury is never an easy one. Sometimes, however, a lawsuit is the only means by which a Texas family can hold a negligent doctor or hospital accountable. Moreover, the settlement from such a lawsuit may be the only manner in which a family…

  An expecting mother in Houston often busily prepares for her big day, whether it’s packing a bag for the hospital, selecting a maternity suite or determining who will be invited into the delivery room. Some women may have the understandable fear that they will go into labor unexpectedly; in most cases, this fear…

  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…

  While some Houston residents may be familiar with cerebral palsy, a similarly-named condition may be less familiar. A type of brachial plexus injury, Erb’s palsy is a birth injury which affects the muscles in the shoulder and upper arm. The condition gets its name from Doctor Wilhelm Erb, who first described it. The…

  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…

  Nowadays, women in the Houston area have countless options when it comes to deciding their family size. While women of generations past generally had to rely on birth control pills for family planning, today there are more options and many different types of contraceptives. Since women rely on these medications or devices to…

  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…

  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…