What happens if you name the wrong defendant in a Texas medical malpractice or wrongful death lawsuit?
If it is discovered after the statute of limitations has passed, the answer depends on if it is misnomer or misidentification
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Medical malpractice
Medical malpractice/wrongful death lawsuit: Plaintiff alleges that surgeon and anesthesiologist at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital injure patient, cause death
38-year-old educator recently died as a result of her injuries
Myocarditis symptoms, misdiagnosis, and medical malpractice
Myocarditis is a dangerous condition that impacts heart pumping and rhythm
Opthalmologist medical malpractice: Eye doctor misdiagnoses serious eye condition
Prompt, proper treatment of many types of eye condition is critical to saving vision
Houston's 14th Court of Appeals rules for medical malpractice plaintiff in expert dispute
Memorandum opinion provides insight on what makes an expert report adequate under Texas law
Tools to help you plan ahead before a doctor's visit
Make sure your physician has all of the information necessary for safe health care
What happens when your physician doctors (alters) your medical records?
Wrongful death lawsuit uncovered that surgeon accessed patient's records "on a number of occasions" after her death
Journal article: ER should treat for stroke if patient has dizziness and difficulty walking or standing
Review article details five questions that emergency doctors should ask dizzy patients
Dallas court of appeals rules in favor of patient/plaintiff on expert report
Hiring a competent, experienced medical malpractice attorney can mean the difference between a lawsuit and a dismissal
Operating on the wrong patient or site: How does it happen?
The Joint Commission has emphasized improving surgical errors as a 2018 National Patient Safety Goal