Two bills pending in the Texas legislature could have a profound impact on expectant parents and families planning to conceive. Medical malpractice attorney Charles Brown, managing partner at MedMalFirm.com, weighed in on the contentious “wrongful birth”…
When a new President enters the White House, healthcare policies are put on, and taken off, the proverbial table. In light of the rubber band effect that many policies have, the question has been posed…
Doctors and patients across the country watch the status of legislation to see how it could impact them. In Texas and New Mexico, an impact was made with a ruling in March 2017 that protected…
A series of botched surgeries has resulted in a life sentence for a Texas neurosurgeon. In an unusual case of possible malpractice turned into possible criminal deviance, this case begs the question, “when it comes…
If you have been harmed as a result of medical malpractice, you likely are anxiously awaiting the moment that a judge resolves your case. Unfortunately, medical malpractice judgments are complicated for some clients, and do…
You may have heard the term “apology laws”, but chances are you don’t really know what they are or how they could affect you if you become the victim of medical malpractice. In this article,…
Commonly prescribed to children and adults, Abilify has been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in children. Many medications have risks of side effects, but we trust our healthcare providers to minimize…
Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect patients and influence doctors to provide only quality, safe care. Unfortunately, the staggering number of surgical errors that occur every year continues to beg the question “do stronger…
When it comes to medical malpractice or negligence, there is perhaps no better example of a failing system than Texas’ limited-government liability law. In reviewing the facts about limited-government liability in Texas, it appears that…
In October 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning to doctors and hospitals about contamination risk associated with a commonly-used surgical device. The potentially contaminated Stockert 3T heater-cooler system…
A recent report published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) highlights the dangers of lead exposure in children. The report was published following a series of recalls of children’s supplements. All three supplements…
It’s one of the most common questions we get asked – “What is the difference between medical malpractice and wrongful death?” Certainly, medical malpractice may lead to death, and thus a wrongful death lawsuit. However,…