Most people trust the medical professionals who treat them. But the sad reality is that far too often these professionals fail to live up to their duty of care. This failure can cause significant harm to innocent and unsuspecting patients. These individuals might be...
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
I was misdiagnosed, do I have a legal claim?
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...
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...
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...
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...
Proper diagnosis is crucial for glaucoma treatment
Glaucoma is one of the most well-known eye conditions. In glaucoma, pressure builds up in the eye. Doctors in Texas are only too aware that glaucoma can lead to a loss of eyesight if it's improperly diagnosed and treated. One of the most common terms in discussing...