In Texas, diagnostic errors can mean that patients do not get the treatment they need and might suffer a worsening of their condition and a poorer prognosis. While misdiagnoses and delayed diagnoses are problematic, they are also common types of medical malpractice....
Many Texas residents love the physical and mental benefits of exercising. With that in mind, certain companies have been manufacturing exercise equipment to capitalize on health-conscious consumers. If you're like most people, you've probably seen at least one...
Very few experiences beat the excitement of buying your first car. Before you settle on one, there are several factors you consider. These factors include the mileage, the car model, the safety features, and the color. Interestingly, among the safety features, car...
In the worst-case scenario, a surgical instrument left inside your body after surgery could lead to death. You should know what warning signs to watch for after any surgery to get prompt treatment. Bring up your concern that a surgical instrument may be inside your...
There's an old saying that health is wealth. When Texas residents start to have physical challenges, it's frustrating. They want to know that their health care practitioners can tell them what's going on and how to fix it. However, sometimes physicians make errors....
Defective products pose a serious risk for people in Texas and around the country. For people who've been injured by defective products, understanding who is responsible and why can inform their case and what damages they may be able to collect. The type of defect can...
A common underlying cause of a Texas medical malpractice claim is the failure to properly diagnose a disease, condition or illness. A failure to diagnose properly comes in two common forms: A physician misdiagnosis a patient or a doctor fails to make a proper...
Every year, dangerous and defective products injure Texas consumers. Filing a personal injury claim may be necessary if a defective product injured you. In general, products that simply do not do what they claim to do are not necessarily considered defective and can...
Medical malpractice has serious consequences for patients. When a medical professional is grossly negligent, it can lead to injury or even death. The legal system provides a remedy for medical malpractice in the form of civil suits. People can be awarded damages by...
For people who are using prescription medication in Texas, errors might be made by pharmacists or by physicians. A pharmacist might have two medications with similar names waiting to be passed to a customer and could hand a customer the wrong one. Physicians might...
