Who Is Really At Fault For Your Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice litigation is complex. It is often difficult to determine who is truly responsible for the medical negligence. Physicians and surgeons are not typically employed by the hospital and are often insured by different malpractice policies. Hospitals may blame the doctor involved, and the doctor may claim that the error was due to staff negligence.
Free Consultation and No Attorney Fees Unless You Recover Compensation
Winckler, Harvey & McConnell, LLP has extensive experience representing people who have suffered injury and loss resulting from medical malpractice. We know that each medical malpractice claim is unique. We investigate the medical records and timelines, engage expert witnesses and build a strong strategy so the negligent parties are held accountable for their action or inaction.
“Sometimes negligence is more than a mistake, it is an institutional failure. Our firm works hard to get to the root cause of substandard care so that it never happens to another family.”
– Sean A. McConnell
If you have suffered an injury because of medical negligence, contact our offices in Austin as soon as you are able to. We represent clients throughout Texas.
Jay Harvey is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been included on the Best Lawyers list since 2006. He has served as president of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and currently serves on its board.
Sean A. McConnell has been selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list since 2020 and serves on the board of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
Sean and Jay have each received a Gold AV rating* through Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review process.
Founder Jay Winckler is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been included on the Best Lawyers list since 2009.
We represent people who have suffered hospital negligence injuries, such as:
- Birth injuries
- Brain injuries
- Injuries from the failure to diagnose a heart attack, stroke, or complications of surgery
- Injuries from the failure to appropriately treat neck, back, and spinal injuries
- Bedsores
- Fall-related injuries
What Is Negligence?
At the heart of malpractice is negligence – that is, failure to uphold the appropriate standard of care, whether through action or inaction. But how do you know what that standard of care is? Put more simply, how do you know when your doctor has made a mistake.
In many medical malpractice cases, the evidence is not clear cut. Even medical experts can have conflicting opinions.
What Is Harm?
A malpractice claim requires more than hurt feelings. The mistake must have resulted in tangible, or real, harm – physical or financial. You must be able to pinpoint and prove the losses you have suffered.
Our Record Of Success In Hospital Negligence Cases
We handle a full range of medical and hospital malpractice claims. We have a record of success well-respected by our legal peers and former clients. Contact our offices at 512-593-7399to discuss your claim with one of our experienced medical malpractice trial lawyers today.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review RatingTM fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.