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News and Updates

The Dirty Truth: Chiropractors Under Fire

Chiropractors are everywhere. They have offices in many locations ranging from healthcare facilities to strip malls. It’s not out of the ordinary to hear a close friend or family member making an appointment in order…

How the Affordable Care Act may affect patient care

How the Affordable Care Act May Affect You

Overview: Texas medical malpractice attorneys provide a summary and information about the Affordable Care Act, its possible effects on Medicare, and how this may affect you as a patient. What is the Affordable Care Act?…

Cellphones and Medical Errors

Cellphones and Medical Errors

With constant advancements in technology, including smartphones, tablets, wearable technology, digitization of records, and much more, it is easy to observe that we have an increased need to be attached to technological devices.  Of course,…

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Learn about Drop Foot

Drop foot, also known as foot drop, is the difficulty or inability to lift the front part of the foot. This condition makes walking incredibly challenging. It affects an individual’s ability to raise their foot…

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What are the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?

If you or someone you love resides in a nursing home, you may find yourself wondering about red flags or signs that the facility isn’t providing the quality care that was promised. In this post, our…

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Arbitration for Medical Malpractice Claims

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that healthcare providers can compel arbitration for medical malpractice lawsuits by electing arbitration with patients who sue them over negligent, careless, or abusive acts.  Learn more about the Supreme Court…

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What are Medical Mistakes?

Visiting a doctor or hospital is just a part of life.  It’s something each of us does, and we generally do not expect something to go wrong. We assume the doctors will make us feel better, fix…

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How to Choose the Right Medical Malpractice Lawyer

When you or someone you love has been injured because of medical negligence, you will likely have a lot of questions.  You may be contacted by insurance companies or other doctors who will try to explain…

Can Veterans Sue VA Hospitals for Medical Malpractice?

Ureteral Injury

Ureteral injuries are severe consequences of pelvic or abdominal surgical errors and may result in infections, loss of kidney function, fistulas, and possibly even death. Although there may be other causes of a ureteral injury, such…

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