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...
Month: April 2021
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...