by Rachel Arnold | Feb 21, 2022 | Medical
Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, are frequently an issue in nursing homes where elderly patients with minimal or no mobility are confined to their beds. They can also appear on patients in hospitals who are in comas or have injuries that prevent them from standing up,...
by Rachel Arnold | Feb 16, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
The simple answer is two years. The fuller, more accurate answer is it depends. The nature of birth injuries can have uniquely complicating implications for the medical malpractice statute of limitations in Texas. Why Is the Statute of Limitations More Complicated for...
by Rachel Arnold | Jan 18, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
In some cases, yes – you may be able to sue for complications caused by wrongly prescribed medications. Whether you have a case is dependent on several factors, most importantly the actions of your doctor or pharmacist and the seriousness of your injuries. Damages in...
by Rachel Arnold | Jan 18, 2022 | Premises Liability
If a resident in a nursing home or assisted living facility falls, it’s vital for staff to act swiftly in transporting the resident for emergency medical care or to provide the necessary care themselves. After care has been rendered, they should immediately notify the...
by Rachel Arnold | Dec 13, 2021 | Personal Injury, Premises Liability
Most people assume hospitals are safe. The place you go to heal is not usually a place people frequently associate with sustaining injuries. You might be surprised to learn an estimated 700,000 to one million falls occur in hospitals each year. Research cited by the...
by Rachel Arnold | Dec 10, 2021 | Product Liability
Design Defects Manufacturing Defects Marketing Defects There are more than a dozen specific causes for product liability claims under those three broad defect umbrellas. Some people use marketing defects, labeling defects or warranty defects interchangeably. Although...
by Rachel Arnold | Nov 9, 2021 | Personal Injury
Houston was shocked and saddened by the deaths and injuries at the Astroworld Festival on Friday, November 6, 2021. People who were injured and families who lost loved ones wasted no time pursing legal action. By November 8 there were already 19 personal injury and...
by Rachel Arnold | Nov 2, 2021 | Motorcycle
If you’re a Texas rider, planning on passing through Texas on a motorcycle road trip or thinking about getting your motorcycle license in Texas, here’s what you need to know. Familiarize Yourself with the Official Texas Motorcycle Operator Manual First, you might want...
by Rachel Arnold | Sep 22, 2021 | Product Liability
A TikToker, Tessica Brown, rose to prominence in a particularly painful way recently by using a Gorilla Glue spray product in her hair. The notoriously powerful glue couldn’t be removed, even after a 22-hour stint in an emergency room where acetone was applied. A...
by Mark Weycer | Sep 14, 2021 | Premises Liability
Six Flags-owned Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring, Texas experienced a chemical leak on July 17 that led over 90 people to be exposed to high levels of dangerous chemicals in and around a children’s pool area. Those affected were as young as 3 years old....
