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.

Houston court appeals finds that slip and fall on rug in lobby of doctor's office isn't subject to tort reform
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Houston court appeals finds that slip and fall on rug in lobby of doctor's office isn't subject to tort reform

Recent cases have narrowed medical malpractice tort reform scope, once thought to be unlimited

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Robert Painter
Near-miss medical mistakes versus medical malpractice in Texas
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Near-miss medical mistakes versus medical malpractice in Texas

To prove a negligence case requires evidence of harm or injury

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Robert Painter
Lawsuit alleges that El Paso hospital and doctor have financial arrangement that endangers patients
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Lawsuit alleges that El Paso hospital and doctor have financial arrangement that endangers patients

Hospital bizarrely granted hematologist-oncologist with pediatric critical care medical staff privileges, despite lack of training

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Robert Painter
Texas trauma center capabilities and medical malpractice
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Texas trauma center capabilities and medical malpractice

Designated trauma centers must follow a higher standard of care but sometimes miss the mark

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Robert Painter
Substantial settlement in Texas brain injury medical malpractice case will take care of patient's future care needs
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Substantial settlement in Texas brain injury medical malpractice case will take care of patient's future care needs

Painter Law Firm secured a settlement of $3,500,000 for our clients

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Robert Painter
What comes next after filing a Texas medical malpractice lawsuit?
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What comes next after filing a Texas medical malpractice lawsuit?

Service of citation notifies a defendant of the lawsuit's existence and the key answer deadline

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Robert Painter
What can the trial court consider at a Chapter 74 preliminary expert report hearing in a Texas medical malpractice case?
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What can the trial court consider at a Chapter 74 preliminary expert report hearing in a Texas medical malpractice case?

At this early threshold, there are strict limitations on evidence (even though defendants don't like it)

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Robert Painter
Two common types of sleep apnea medical malpractice
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Two common types of sleep apnea medical malpractice

Obstructive sleep apnea is a dangerous, often undiagnosed medical condition

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Robert Painter
When does the willful and wanton standard of proof apply in Texas ER medical malpractice cases?
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When does the willful and wanton standard of proof apply in Texas ER medical malpractice cases?

Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't always apply

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Robert Painter
The expanding role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Texas surgical groups
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The expanding role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Texas surgical groups

Is it safe for patients?

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Robert Painter