Robert Painter

Robert Painter

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Robert Painter is an award-winning medical malpractice attorney at Painter Law Firm Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Houston, Texas. He is a former hospital administrator who represents patients and family members in medical negligence and wrongful death lawsuits all over Texas. Contact him for a free consultation and strategy session by calling 281-580-8800 or emailing him right now.

Are medical malpractice settlements taxable?
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Are medical malpractice settlements taxable?

It's important to consider tax issues before signing a settlement agreement

Robert Painter
Robert Painter
What emergency room claims can be brought under Texas tort reform?
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What emergency room claims can be brought under Texas tort reform?

Tort reform closes the door on some, but not all, ER cases in the Lone Star state

Robert Painter
Robert Painter
Esophageal perforation management and medical malpractice
medical malpractice anesthesia

Esophageal perforation management and medical malpractice

Most of the time, a perforated esophagus is caused by a surgeon, physician or health care provider

Robert Painter
Robert Painter
Closed claims show common bariatric/weight loss surgery medical malpractice trends
medical malpractice operating room

Closed claims show common bariatric/weight loss surgery medical malpractice trends

It's important to check out the surgeon and surgical facility before proceeding with bariatric surgery

Robert Painter
Robert Painter
Lawsuit: Infant dies after nurse practitioner fails to tell family about spot that's suspicious for cancer
medical malpractice cancer

Lawsuit: Infant dies after nurse practitioner fails to tell family about spot that's suspicious for cancer

Delay in diagnosis and treatment allowed neuroblastoma to spread

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Robert Painter
Boy's death highlights risks of dental sedation
medical malpractice anesthesia

Boy's death highlights risks of dental sedation

Over half of pediatric dental anesthesia and sedation claims involve death or permanent brain injury

Robert Painter
Robert Painter
Herpes simplex virus encephalitis treatment and medical malpractice
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Herpes simplex virus encephalitis treatment and medical malpractice

Amarillo Court of Appeals opinion discusses standard of care for HSVE diagnosis and treatment

Robert Painter
Robert Painter
The most common medical malpractice claims against podiatrists
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The most common medical malpractice claims against podiatrists

Surgical and post-operative issues top the list

Robert Painter
Robert Painter
Wrong patient taken to kidney transplant surgery
medical malpractice operating room

Wrong patient taken to kidney transplant surgery

Wrong patient, wrong site, wrong procedures are all sentinel events that should never happen

Robert Painter
Robert Painter
Oxytocin/Pitocin medication errors linked to fetal distress, brain injury, and uterine rupture
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Oxytocin/Pitocin medication errors linked to fetal distress, brain injury, and uterine rupture

Rapid administration can lead to dangerous uterine overstimulation

Robert Painter
Robert Painter