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Help Your Lawyer Help You A very common question we hear from potential clients is “How long do I have to file a medical malpractice case in Texas?” With very few exceptions, the time to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Texas is two years from the date of the incident of injury. There…

  There are many different types of medical malpractice lawsuits that can be filed in Texas relating to birth and pregnancy. When most people think of “malpractice,” though, they often envision a negligent doctor doing something grossly negligent in an inherently dangerous arena, such as an operating room or delivery suite. Many medical malpractice…

Within the medical community, it is rarely considered a positive sign if a state or country exhibits a high rate of cesarean sections. While the innovative procedure is vital and even lifesaving in many cases, there are concerns that it might be over-utilized by doctors as a means to save time or money. At…

  It seems most Texans would probably overwhelmingly agree that top-notch care should be given to everybody, but especially to returning veterans. Servicemen and women who are active in the military, as well as their families, are often treated at military hospitals rather than at other of facilities. However, recent incidents have made many…

Many expecting mothers in Texas are on some sort of prescription medication. The Centers for Disease Control note that about two-thirds of pregnant women take a prescription medication during their pregnancy. Doctors have a responsibility to ensure the medications they prescribe are appropriate for each patient, especially when it comes to pregnant women. For…

In a sports-centric state like Texas, many individuals participate in some form of athletics, especially during their younger years. From football to cheerleading and everything in between, though, youth sports can put a developing athlete at risk of various brain injuries.

  May is the month when people all across Texas are thinking of their mothers. The woman who gives the gift of life plays a very important role in many Texans’ lives, and Mother’s Day is when appreciation can be shown in countless ways. Sometimes giving life can be dangerous, though, and many mothers…

The value of an education holds different meanings for different people, but most people in the Houston area would likely agree that education is positive, enriching and beneficial. Interestingly, the findings of a recent study point to education being a factor in recovery from brain injuries.

In the past few years, it seems there has been an explosion of new and helpful prescription drugs on the market. For every new set of drugs that emerges, though, it also seems as if there are new lawsuits related to at least one of the drugs. In fact, the ads that many Texans…

At the top of most Texas doctors’ priorities is keeping their patients safe, healthy and well. The thought of a doctor causing more harm than good is unbelievable to many people, especially pregnant women who must develop a particularly intimate trust with their physicians. Still, according to a 2012 survey by the American College…