by Rachel Arnold | May 13, 2024 | Medical Malpractice
The intricacies of medical malpractice claims in Texas can seem quite daunting. One of the most crucial aspects to be aware of is the statute of limitations, which sets the deadline for filing a lawsuit. Although some aspects of law are immovably concrete, there are...
by Rachel Arnold | Apr 15, 2024 | Medical Malpractice
The doctor-patient relationship is often a matter of life and death, which is why medical practitioners are subject to a stricter duty of care than virtually any other professional service provider. Failing to meet the standard can have far-reaching, tragic...
by Rachel Arnold | Feb 27, 2024 | Product Liability
Most product liability claims can be lumped into one of three broad categories: manufacturing defects, design defects and marketing defects. Design defects and manufacturing defects are fairly obvious – the product either has a design flaw that made it unsafe, or a...
by Rachel Arnold | Feb 12, 2024 | Product Liability
Many people understandably assume that the liable party in a product liability claim is the company that made that product. While it’s true that the manufacturer may bear primary responsibility, they’re not usually the only liable party. Chain of distribution...
by Rachel Arnold | Jan 18, 2024 | Product Liability
Companies will do whatever they can to defend themselves from the significant financial and reputational damage they can suffer in a successful product liability claim. At the Weycer Law Firm, we have decades of experience pursuing compensation from negligent...
by Rachel Arnold | Jan 18, 2024 | Product Liability
When you buy something from a reputable retailer or vendor, you naturally assume that it’s safe to use. This assumption has a legal basis that’s known as implied warranty of merchantability. To put it simply, any product automatically comes with a warranty, whether...
by Rachel Arnold | Jan 8, 2024 | Medical Malpractice
New Year’s Eve, a day that should be marked by celebration and aspirational hopes for the coming year, was marred by tragedy for the family of recently retired congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson – the first registered nurse elected to Congress. More details emerged...
by Rachel Arnold | Nov 15, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Doctors are not the only medical practitioners who can potentially be held liable for negligence or malpractice. Virtually any person working within healthcare who owes patients a duty of care can be liable if they fail to provide appropriate care. This can include...
by Rachel Arnold | Nov 15, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Apology laws, a relatively recent development in legal statutes, have introduced a complex layer to personal injury and wrongful death claims, including medical malpractice cases. These laws, found in various forms across many states, including Texas, aim to address...
by Mark Weycer | Oct 30, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a complex and serious issue that can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. When medical professionals fail to meet the expected standard of care, it can result in life-altering injuries or even death. In this post, we...
