Medical Malpractice & Medical Negligence Attorney

in Houston, Texas

When entering a physician's care, we entrust our health to their expertise and judgment. However, occasionally a physician fails to provide their patient with the standard of care that others in their field would provide, which can cause personal injury or even death. If this is the case, the victim or survivors may be entitled to financial compensation for medical malpractice.

Accountability in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

The Houston, Texas medical malpractice attorneys at Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., have the experience and knowledge to prosecute all parties that may have been negligent in a medical malpractice case. In fact, unbeknownst to many, medical malpractice can occur during any physician interactions, including:

• Within a hospital waiting room
• During pre-surgery consultations with either the surgeon or anesthesiologist
• During childbirth
• While en route to the hospital in an ambulance
• During surgery
• During routine doctor visits
• While under anesthesia

Financial Compensation in Medical Malpractice Cases

Injuries sustained due to a physician's negligence can be life altering. As such, damages that can be recovered reflect that and include:

• Mental and physical pain and suffering
• Medical expenses
• Disability
• Diminished future earning capacity
• Loss of wages
• Diminished quality of life
• Loss of companionship

Successfully Litigating Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., we have a proven record of successfully litigating multi-million dollar medical malpractice lawsuits. However, that does not mean winning cases of this nature are easy. To the contrary, you need an experienced, medical malpractice attorney who understands the worth of your case and is willing to fight against massive hospitals and their attorneys.

In order for compensation to be achieved for your damages, the following must be proven:

• The physician had a duty to adhere to a certain standard
• The physician failed in their professional responsibility
• The physician's negligence or misconduct caused personal injury

Additional obstacles arise in proving medical malpractice, such as coworkers not agreeing to testify, medical records being altered, and statute of limitations existing.

To learn more, please read our Questions about Medical Malpractice.

At Kennedy Hodges, L.L.P., we have the resources to successfully prosecute an array of medical malpractice cases and will consult with expert physicians who will testify on your behalf, if malpractice is evident. If you believe that you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice, please contact our Texas medical malpractice attorneys today to schedule your free consultation at our Houston, Texas office.