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...
by Rachel Arnold | Oct 17, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Injured patients or families who have suffered wrongful deaths due to malpractice can file medical malpractice claims to pursue the compensation they need for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages caused by the negligent actions of the...
by Rachel Arnold | Oct 17, 2023 | Product Liability
Although some types of commercial insurance are required for businesses in specific industries operating in Texas (like workers’ comp or commercial auto insurance for fleet vehicles), Texas does not require every company to carry business liability insurance....
by Rachel Arnold | Sep 13, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Medical errors are an everyday occurrence in the field of healthcare. While this may seem alarming, it’s important to realize not all medical errors are dangerous or life-threatening. What’s more, not all medical errors are acts of medical malpractice. The difference...
by Rachel Arnold | Sep 13, 2023 | Product Liability
To have a valid product liability claim, you’ll need to prove that one or more of the following defects existed: a manufacturing defect, design defect or marketing defect (also known as failure to warn). In addition to establishing the existence of the defect, you’ll...
by Rachel Arnold | May 20, 2023 | Personal Injury
Tort reform refers to the process of changing laws that govern personal injury (tort) cases. These laws are often intended to limit the amount of compensation claim filers can receive and restrict one’s ability to file lawsuits against negligent parties. Although...
by Rachel Arnold | May 3, 2023 | Product Liability
Yes – if your pet falls ill or gets injured due to a recalled pet product or food, you may be able to sue for damages. While establishing liability in a pet food lawsuit can be difficult, it’s not impossible. To build a compelling case, you need to show that the...
by Rachel Arnold | Apr 20, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Not automatically. Context is extremely important when determining whether a specific act failed to meet the accepted standard of care for a particular medical field. Malpractice occurs when it can be established that a competent, properly trained doctor in the same...
by Rachel Arnold | Apr 3, 2023 | Medical Malpractice
Getting a second opinion or assessment from the right type of medical specialist is the first step in seeking compensation for a medical mistake. The hard truth of modern medicine (and doctors) is that healthcare and providers are not perfect. Even if a doctor does...
