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.

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
Dallas court of appeals issues rare pro-plaintiff mandamus in early medical malpractice discovery dispute
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Dallas court of appeals issues rare pro-plaintiff mandamus in early medical malpractice discovery dispute

Memorandum opinion chips away at the tort reform discovery stay

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Robert Painter
Are remote or Zoom depositions effective in Texas medical malpractice cases?
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Are remote or Zoom depositions effective in Texas medical malpractice cases?

Remote deposition technology has come a long way, but there are still some risks to consider

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Robert Painter
What happens when the surgeon and operating room team leave something inside you?
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What happens when the surgeon and operating room team leave something inside you?

Retained surgical items are sentinel or never events, but they still happen regularly

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Robert Painter
National Patient Safety Goals aim to improve nursing home care
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National Patient Safety Goals aim to improve nursing home care

Texas nursing homes are consistently ranked as less safe than those in any other state

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Robert Painter
Emergency medical service & emergency medical technician standard of care in Texas
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Emergency medical service & emergency medical technician standard of care in Texas

There are three common types of EMS/EMT negligence

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Robert Painter
Houston appellate court rejects Shiloh Treatment Center's two attempts to have negligence case dismissed
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Houston appellate court rejects Shiloh Treatment Center's two attempts to have negligence case dismissed

Law of the case doctrine prevents defendant from taking two bites at the apple

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Robert Painter