Jury holds orthopedic surgery group accountable in compartment syndrome case

Young adult patient had surgery for broken leg, was discharged despite signs of compartment syndrome

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Texas trauma surgeons lose at trial with the "blame the patient" defense

Jury sided with plaintiff who alleged trauma surgeons didn't order antibiotics despite contaminated deep laceration from hand to shoulder

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Lubbock heart hospital loses appeal in medical malpractice expert report challenge

Hospital failed to file an objection to plaintiff's amended expert report

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Adhesions increase the risk of abdominal or pelvic surgery

Experts advise surgeons to convert from laparoscopic to open surgery when encountering severe adhesions

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Bariatric surgery malpractice can leave patients with permanent colostomy

Post-operative care is crucial to diagnose and correct surgical complications

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Texas Supreme Court sides with plaintiffs in important birth injury medical malpractice case

Lawsuit alleges negligence by hospital, labor and delivery nurse, and obstetrician

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Hospital laboratory errors can cause patient injuries and even death

Some hospitals are automating laboratory analysis

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Jury awards $12 million in esophageal intubation case

Surgical patient was left with a permanent brain injury requiring round-the-clock care

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Jury awards $2.75 million verdict against oral surgeon in dental/medical malpractice case

Oral surgeon was consulted for wisdom tooth extraction, damaged blood vessels during related procedure

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Post-operative infections, sepsis can trigger a stroke

Unrecognized bowel perforations during abdominal surgery can lead to deadly complications when not timely diagnosed and surgically repaired

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