Misdiagnosis can take many different forms, but it generally occurs anytime a doctor misevaluates a patient’s condition or illness. Essentially, if a doctor attributes a patient’s symptoms to the wrong illness or fails to recognize the presence of symptoms outright, a...
Year: 2020
Year: 2020
Deadly multi-vehicle accident on Southwest Freeway
It is no secret that our roadways sometimes feel like a Mad Max movie. With Houston being the economic heart of Texas and with a booming population, our roadways are normally congested. In fact, traffic around here is the norm, not the exception. Unfortunately, with...
Takata air bag recall scandal still not finished
Competition in the automotive market theoretically prompts automakers to build cars that are safer and more efficient in order to gain market advantage. Unfortunately, that doesn’t work out in practice when major auto companies all source certain parts from the same...
We are here to help with injuries from defective products
As a society, we hold product manufacturers to a high safety standard because we expect products to work as intended and to not injure us. Companies that manufacture, sell and distribute products must ensure that the products they profit from are safe for everyone....
The terrifying consequences of wrong procedure surgical mistakes
Surgical procedures should fix the medical problems that Texas residents suffer from and should set them on paths to recovery. However, when mistakes happen in the operating room, patients can be subjected to painful and even life-threatening errors that can cause...
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...