In 2016, a reactivated lawsuit drew attention across Texas asking the question – “Are the mentally disabled ignored in Texas nursing homes?” According to the original lawsuit, various attorneys, judges, and even the U.S. Department…
Every year, millions of people seek the help of their doctors to treat a cold, flu, or infection. New research suggests that in almost 30 percent of these cases patients are prescribed antibiotics which may…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published several warnings concerning adverse drug events and loperamide use. You probably recognize loperamide as the primary ingredient in popular anti-diarrhea medication Imodium. Sold at most drugstores…
The lawyers at MedMalFirm.com are pleased at the decision made by the Twelfth Court of Appeals District of Texas in a tragic bedsore case. Like so many others, this bedsore case involves negligent and substandard care,…
Zofran is one of the most popular anti-nausea medications in the United States. Unfortunately, research is increasingly showing a connection between Zofran and birth defects. A recent article published in ProPublica suggests that one of…
If you or someone you love takes antipsychotic medications, beware. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a dangerous drug alert concerning antipsychotic medication olanzapine. The medical malpractice attorneys at MedMalFirm.com want you…
If you are concerned about medical malpractice, you may be wondering – what is the statute of limitations in Texas? Every state has a statute of limitations, which is a time limit that plaintiffs (victims)…
Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects millions of families across the world. While this condition can be debilitating, it does not necessarily define the individual. Consider, for example, actor and advocate RJ Mitte, known…
Preeclampsia, eclampsia, pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), and toxemia (outdated term) are all terms related to devastating complications of pregnancy that can be life-threatening. They are also terms that I was completely unfamiliar with as I moved…
The vast majority of nursing homes require new residents to sign a residential agreement contract before moving in. These agreements are such a standard practice that most people don’t question them. Unfortunately, potential nursing home…
Medical errors and surgical mistakes are among the most traumatic preventable injuries that a patient can experience. Patients rely on surgeons and hospital staff to follow proper protocols and regulations in order to resolve medical…
The medical malpractice lawyers at MedMalFirm.com are currently fighting for the rights of a toddler who was horrifically burned in a bath while in the care of negligent caregiver. Making this case all the more…