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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
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
Lubbock heart hospital loses appeal in medical malpractice expert report challenge
Hospital failed to file an objection to plaintiff's amended expert report
Adhesions increase the risk of abdominal or pelvic surgery
Experts advise surgeons to convert from laparoscopic to open surgery when encountering severe adhesions
Bariatric surgery malpractice can leave patients with permanent colostomy
Post-operative care is crucial to diagnose and correct surgical complications
Texas Supreme Court sides with plaintiffs in important birth injury medical malpractice case
Lawsuit alleges negligence by hospital, labor and delivery nurse, and obstetrician
Hospital laboratory errors can cause patient injuries and even death
Some hospitals are automating laboratory analysis
Jury awards $12 million in esophageal intubation case
Surgical patient was left with a permanent brain injury requiring round-the-clock care
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