Medical Malpractice

At Painter Law Firm, we are nationally recognized medical malpractice attorneys who believe in justice for those who've been harmed by doctors, nurses, and hospitals, especially for the voiceless who need our help. Every day we help real people find justice who have suffered catastrophic injuries or death because of medical negligence. With our significant litigation experience in medical malpractice and brain injury lawsuits, we are here to help you. Call 281-580-8800

The ins and outs of how nursing home contract arbitration clauses harm Texas patients

The ins and outs of how nursing home contract arbitration clauses harm Texas patients

Arbitration clauses are one of the reasons that Texas nursing homes rank at the bottom of the barrel

These medical mistakes should never happen during labor and delivery

These medical mistakes should never happen during labor and delivery

Communication issues between nurses and doctors top the list of problems causing these sentinel/never events

Houston's 14th Court of Appeals enters plaintiff-friendly opinion on preliminary Ch. 74 expert reports

Houston's 14th Court of Appeals enters plaintiff-friendly opinion on preliminary Ch. 74 expert reports

There's a refreshing common-sense trend in recent appellate court opinions addressing Texas medical malpractice cases

Cancer surgery is successful when there are clean margins, but when the surgeon stops short it can spell trouble

Cancer surgery is successful when there are clean margins, but when the surgeon stops short it can spell trouble

When possible, surgeons needs to remove enough tissue to make sure that they get the surrounding microscopic cancer, too, as well as the larger tumor

Why are surgeons the most commonly sued physicians in medical malpractice cases?

Why are surgeons the most commonly sued physicians in medical malpractice cases?

Surgical specialties take most of the top 10 spots on Medscape's 2019 study

How does a Texas jury assign responsibility among multiple defendants in a medical malpractice case?

How does a Texas jury assign responsibility among multiple defendants in a medical malpractice case?

Painter Law Firm's frequently asked question (FAQ) series

Physician and nursing bias can lead to bad medical decisions and health care

Physician and nursing bias can lead to bad medical decisions and health care

One provider's mistake can end up being repeated by others, in place of making their own independent assessments

Conroe doctor's over-prescriptions lead to death, arrest, and suspended medical license

Conroe doctor's over-prescriptions lead to death, arrest, and suspended medical license

The Texas Medical Board has been cracking down on pill mills and other doctors who are over-prescribing dangerous medications

What you should know about how financial interests sometimes influence physician medical decisions and recommendations

What you should know about how financial interests sometimes influence physician medical decisions and recommendations

Savvy patients ask questions and may get a second opinion

Why are many hospitals more dangerous to patients during holidays?

Why are many hospitals more dangerous to patients during holidays?

Hospital-acquired injuries are more common over holidays