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9009 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77074
16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77084
Pennzoil Place, 700 Milam Street, Suite 1300, Houston, TX 77002
P.O. Box 2155, 1201 East Van Buren Street, Brownsville, TX 78522
1012 W. Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757
118 W 4th St, Tyler, TX 75701
1609 Shoal Creek Blvd., Suite 304, Austin, TX 78701
14100 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 550, San Antonio, TX 78232
800 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002
210 South Broadway, Suite 230, Tyler, TX 75702
2232 Avenue G, Bay City, TX 77414
2929 Allen Parkway, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77019
408 West 8th Street, Suite 202, Dallas, TX 75208
11940 Jollyville Road, Suite 220-S, Austin, TX 78759
1490 Rusk Road, Suite 102, Round Rock, TX 78665
Professional negligence or wrongdoing by a healthcare provider that causes harm or injury to a patient is referred to as medical malpractice. Medical malpractice cases can span a wide range of situations, such as surgical errors, birth injuries, misdiagnosis, and medication errors. Determinations are made by failing to provide a standard of care that a reasonably competent professional in the same field would have provided under similar circumstances.
Medical malpractice cases are complex. If you believe you are a victim of medical malpractice, consultation with an experienced medical malpractice attorney is recommended to evaluate your claim, guide you through the legal process, and protect your rights, as state laws vary. Generally, steps include:
There are several types of compensation, also known as damages, which can be sought in medical malpractice cases. These can vary, depending on the state and circumstances of the case. Common types of compensation include:
There are two main components to most medical malpractice cases: figuring out who was at fault, and then proving that fault legally. Medical malpractice liability is not limited to just doctors. It can also apply to nurses and others who provide health care services. Even hospitals and pharmaceutical companies can be found liable for malpractice. To establish medical negligence, an injured patient must prove:
Lawyers in Texas can provide legal services in just about any practice area. However, people usually need to find a lawyer that has the expertise and experience to practice an area of law specific to their legal case. Common legal practice areas in Texas include:
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