Houston Personal Injury Law Blog
Assigning responsibility in a Jet Ski accident
While the summer months have come and gone, the warm weather remains in Texas. This means that many residents and visitors still enjoy the water, whether it is on the beach, boat or personal watercraft. Although one can enjoy the water is a wide range of ways, the...
Product liability claims for defective packaging
When a product is designed or manufactured defectively, and someone gets hurt as a result of the defect, the injured party may file a product liability suit against the various parties involved in the creation and sale of the product. However, product liability claims...
Mesothelioma biomarker candidates reveal tumor escape mechanism
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. However, the disease cannot be treated since it is only recognizable at an advanced stage. Additionally, the therapeutic strategies used to control other types of cancer cannot manage...
Birth injuries: Common types, causes and options for victims
Families that find themselves dealing with a birth injury are not alone. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that birth injuries impact one in every 33 babies throughout the country. This translates to roughly 3% of all babies...
Research indicates daylight saving may spark medical malpractice
For Houston residents who are receiving medical care and treatment, a worst-case scenario is if they are injured or become ill because of an error on the part of a doctor or other medical professional. This happens quite frequently and can result in long-term injuries...
Truck accidents can often result in catastrophic injury
Although truck drivers tend to spend more time on the road than automobile drivers and thus may be more experienced, in a traffic accident the sheer size of the vehicles they drive can contribute to catastrophic injury and death. Fully loaded commercial trucks weigh...
Cancer misdiagnosis can constitute medical malpractice
Our nation’s medical professionals receive extensive education and training in order to competently perform their job duties. While that might put some mind’s at ease, if you’re reading this blog then you probably know all too well that these doctors and nurses make...
Innovative ways for identifying rare cancers
Texas residents should know that not all cancers are readily identifiable. Medical professionals have had a hard time studying certain rare tumors; the relative lack of patients to analyze means that most data comes from individual case reports rather than clinical...
Medication errors and medical malpractice
Medical malpractice is a serious issue because patients literally trust doctors with their lives. Negligence has no place in medicine; there is too much at stake. It's an abuse of people's trust. Negligence can also result in serious injuries and even death. Residents...
New treatment could benefit catastrophic injury patients
A medical treatment that helps stimulate the recovery of leg motor functions in adults with spinal cord injuries and neurological functions has recently been approved. The treatment could have a profound effect on plaintiffs who have suffered catastrophic injuries in...
