The health emergency that has gripped the nation since March 2020 has also brought about some changes in the way doctors treat patients in Texas. Keeping consistent with guidelines for social distancing, federal regulations were eased for physicians when communicating...
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How will Texas damage caps impact your settlement?
If you are injured due to the negligence of a Texas health care provider, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit. The state has enacted legislation that limits how much you can receive for your damages in a med mal case. The legislation also requires that...
Common causes of prescription drug errors
Most Texas residents know that heart disease and cancer are the nation’s two leading killers, but they may be surprised to find out that medical errors are America’s third most common cause of death. This was the worrying conclusion reached by researchers from Johns...
What are common umbilical cord issues during birth?
If you're an expectant parent in Texas, it's understandable to feel a little nervous about the birthing process. In most cases, giving birth proceeds relatively smoothly. With that said, as you give birth, your newborn may end up getting the umbilical cord wrapped...
An overview of heart attack vs. heartburn misdiagnosis
Doctors in Austin, Texas, must follow certain protocols in treating patients, or they could get sued for medical malpractice. Medical malpractice can have serious consequences or even be fatal for the patient. A common type of malpractice is misdiagnosis, which means...
Three incredibly dangerous jobs in the oil and gas industry
Throughout Texas, many people work in this state's oil and gas industry. While these occupations can be a good way to earn a living, they're not without risks. Many jobs in the oil and gas industry are physically demanding. If you work in this industry, you might be...
What is a brachial plexus birth injury?
One type of birth injury occurs when a baby's brachial plexus becomes stretched, torn or compressed during birth. The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves located near the neck and shoulders. Because these nerves control function in the arms, shoulders, chest and...
Melanoma or a mole?
Distinguishing between melanoma and a mole is not an easy task, even for dermatologists who have been practicing for years. A misdiagnosis, which could be classified as medical malpractice, can have serious implications on your health. If you have reason to believe...
How to prevent medication harm
Medical malpractice occurs in Texas in a variety of ways. Delayed diagnosis, misinterpreting symptoms and failing to order needed tests are a few ways that medical error can occur. One of the most common types of medical malpractice in Texas is medication error. Here...
Malpractice and a delay in diagnosing tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is not commonplace in Texas. Nonetheless, people from all walks of life do contract this disease. Unfortunately and with alarming regularity, a person afflicted with tuberculosis is not properly diagnosed with the disease in a reasonably timely manner. In...
