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Medical malpractice

New Texas law changes requirements for billing record affidavits, will place some plaintiffs at risk

New Texas law changes requirements for billing record affidavits, will place some plaintiffs at risk

Tort reform lobbyists succeeded in passing aggressive new deadlines for medical malpractice plaintiffs seeking an award of damages for past medical bills

Waco ER doctor doesn't order head CT scan, two days later young patient has permanent brain injury

Waco ER doctor doesn't order head CT scan, two days later young patient has permanent brain injury

When a patient had a headache and vomiting, the standard of care requires an emergency physician to order a head CT or MRI scan

Federal report: Patient dies in Houston hospital ER because of lab communication breakdown

Federal report: Patient dies in Houston hospital ER because of lab communication breakdown

Hospitals must have policies in place to ensure that critical lab values and radiology findings are promptly communicated

Texas Supreme Court opinion will help medical malpractice plaintiffs prove foreseeability

Texas Supreme Court opinion will help medical malpractice plaintiffs prove foreseeability

Texas law requires plaintiffs to prove that it was foreseeable that substandard medical care could cause patient injury

Federal report: MD Anderson Cancer Center patient dies after tainted blood transfusion

Federal report: MD Anderson Cancer Center patient dies after tainted blood transfusion

Texas Tort Claims Act removes significant legal accountability from public hospitals, like MD Anderson

How can I file a Texas medical malpractice suit for my child?

How can I file a Texas medical malpractice suit for my child?

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

Three ways you can improve your prescription drug safety

Three ways you can improve your prescription drug safety

Asking questions gets you key information about medication purposes and risks.

Who can file a Texas wrongful death medical malpractice lawsuit?

Who can file a Texas wrongful death medical malpractice lawsuit?

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

Can I recover my medical bills in a Texas medical malpractice lawsuit?

Can I recover my medical bills in a Texas medical malpractice lawsuit?

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

How does employment status factor into a Texas medical malpractice case?

How does employment status factor into a Texas medical malpractice case?

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