Can You Sue a Doctor for Pain and Suffering?
When you go to the doctor, you expect to be treated with the utmost care and expertise. Any deviation from the accepted standard of care for a patient with your condition could result in harm and may warrant the filing of a medical malpractice lawsuit. A medical malpractice lawsuit seeks to hold negligent medical providers […]
How Common Is Surgical Malpractice?
Surgical malpractice is a type of medical malpractice that can occur when a surgeon or other health care professional in Houston acts in a way that deviates from the accepted standard of care during surgery. Malpractice can lead to patients’ severe injuries or illnesses and sometimes their wrongful deaths.
Questions To Ask a Medical Malpractice Attorney
We’ve created our list of key questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney. If you have inquiries specific to a medical error you experienced, contact our team of medical malpractice attorneys at Buckingham Barrera Vega Law Firm’s Midland, TX law office.
Medical Malpractice Laws in Texas
Doctors are human. They make mistakes. Unfortunately, their mistakes can have deadly consequences. Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States.  This staggering statistic may be a result of more than just human error. Exhaustion, improper judgment, and negligence on the part of doctors lead to unnecessary suffering and death […]
Who Can File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
A medical malpractice claim is often necessary when a doctor makes a mistake and causes harm to a patient. Any compensation secured through this legal action can be used to pay for related damages, including medical expenses, lost income, and more. While many people might think they know who can file a medical malpractice lawsuit, […]
How Do Medical Malpractice Settlement Negotiations Work?
When a doctor’s error leads to the furthering of an illness or the development of a new injury or health condition, victims are often left with few options for addressing their physical, financial, and emotional damages. Medical malpractice claims are typically the most effective method for recovering compensation and holding at-fault physicians and medical establishments […]
How Does Informed Consent Work in New Mexico Medical Malpractice Cases?
There are risks and benefits to every medical treatment. The decision to move forward with a procedure, therapy, or medication should involve both you and your doctor carefully weighing the potential benefits against any risks. When a doctor moves forward without first securing your informed consent, you could be at risk for suffering harmful side […]
What Constitutes Maximum Medical Improvement?
As medical malpractice attorneys, we often discuss helping our clients secure the compensation they need to make the best possible recovery. The word “recovery” can be a bit misleading, though. Victims who have been harmed at the hands of a medical professional often hear this word and think that it means they will return to […]
Most Common Ways Medical Negligence Occurs in the Emergency Room
When you decide to go to the emergency room, you’re most likely experiencing intense pain and you need immediate help. Whether you suspect you’ve broken a bone or you’re severely ill and need medical attention, you expect the doctors, nurses, and other staff members in the emergency room to provide you with quality care for […]
Defining Medical “Best Practices” in Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic
In general, healthcare professionals recommend and follow “best practices” in their field and use them to demonstrate how people can best protect their health in their everyday lives. Best practices can be defined as a procedure that has been proven to give optimal results through research and experience. Most times, the best practices that medical […]