Houston Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice Claims in Houston, TX

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional:

• Fails his duty to provide standard treatment for recovery from your medical condition, and
• His negligence causes a new illness or injury or worsens your current condition.

You expect excellent care when you visit your doctor. When you go to the hospital you expect the same standard of care, especially in an emergency. An emergency error might be forgiven in high-stress medical environments and situations as long as it is identified quickly and corrected.

Medical malpractice statistics are alarming, however, even in non-emergency situations when treatment is planned. A study by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences estimates as many as 98,000 patients may be fatally injured in hospitals alone each year. When you have suffered a misdiagnosis, or a treatment, surgical or emergency error, even a pharmacy error, it is vital to consult a Houston personal injury attorney who understands all aspects of medical malpractice.

Health Care Liability Lawyer in Texas

Medical malpractice or health care liability laws are designed to protect patients' rights to pursue compensation if they are injured as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of a doctor or any healthcare professional. If such negligence results in injury to a patient, a legal case for medical malpractice can be sought against:

• A doctor for negligence or unacceptable standard of practice in any interaction with a patient.
• A hospital for substandard care or inadequate staff training that causes an aggravated condition.
• Emergency or paramedic personnel for negligent emergency care.
• A local, state or federal agency for substandard administration or operation of hospital facilities.

Our firm has a proven track record of pursuing and winning multi-million dollar medical malpractice lawsuits. This in no way indicates that malpractice cases are easy. To prevail against a doctor, hospital or governmental agency requires the persistence, experience and expertise of skilled attorneys. Both David W. Hodges and Galvin B. Kennedy are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Medical malpractice laws have changed dramatically since 2003. An attorney must work effectively against the powerful health care industry to protect your rights. Knowledgeable experts must be engaged and proof of negligence must be established within strict time limitations to win your case. When you or a family needs experts you can trust, our firm stands ready to help.

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If a physician, hospital or other health care provider or agency has been negligent resulting in injury to you or a loved one, contact a Houston medical malpractice attorney immediately for the representation you deserve.