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Sadly, despite all of the advances that modern medicine has made, birth injuries are all too common in this country, with tens of thousands occurring every year. How they happen - and what can be done in the aftermath - depends on the specifics of the circumstances....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...