In the United States, Texas is a hub of medical innovation and quality treatment with many world-class health care facilities. Every year, both local and international patients seek out treatment from skilled doctors and specialists. While many patients receive life-saving, world-class care at Texas medical facilities, every patient is not so lucky.
When a doctor or medical team fails to provide suitable care to a patient, the consequences can be devastating. Victims of medical malpractice could suffer from severe and potentially life-threatening complications. If you or someone you love has been the victim of medical malpractice in Texas or New Mexico, an attorney can advocate for you.
The medical malpractice attorneys at The Fass Law Firm understand the financial, physical, and emotional impact that victims of medical mistakes and their families face. We fight for injury victims because we are confident that we can help improve their situation. Over the years, our team of qualified attorneys has dedicated our practice to championing the rights of injury victims so that they can focus on their recovery.
If you have been harmed or a loved one has died as a result of medical malpractice, seek the support that you need. Healing and returning to your normal life will not happen overnight, but with the help of a strong support system that includes a qualified medical malpractice lawyer, your road to recovery will be much smoother. To learn more about the services that the team at The Fass Law Firm can offer you, call us today at (713) 697-5100 or fill out an online contact form and schedule your free consultation.
Do I Need a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
If your healthcare provider failed to meet a reasonable standard of care when treating you, you have rights and legal options. Medical malpractice claims can be challenging to pursue, so make sure to hire an experienced attorney to assist you with your claim. You will have to demonstrate not only that you suffered harm due to the actions or inaction of your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, anesthesiologist, or another medical professional, but you will need to show that their actions did not meet a specific standard of care that another professional in their same position would have delivered.
Just because you are dissatisfied with the treatment you received does not mean that you will have a valid medical malpractice claim. Be sure to consult with an attorney who understands medical malpractice claims to find out if you have a case.
Your lawyer will evaluate the treatment you received and the harm you’ve suffered as a result. They will consult with medical experts and determine how your treatment varied from the expected standard. Once they have collected the right evidence, your attorney will build the strongest claim possible on your behalf and will seek fair compensation for you.
Don’t trust your medical malpractice claim to an inexperienced or apathetic attorney. Turn to a legal team that has the right skill, experience, and resources to handle your case. You likely have one shot at recovering the compensation you are owed, so trust your case to the team at The Fass Law Firm.
Why choose The Fass Law Firm to Handle My Case?
The attorneys at The Fass Law Firm aggressively represents patients who suffered injuries at the hands of the medical professionals they trusted to help them get better. We understand the challenges you are up against, and we want to help provide relief. Over the years, we have witnessed the ways inadequate medical care affects victims’ ability to recover from serious injury or illness, make a living, and pursue their personal goals. Helping injured patients seek justice and move forward with their lives is what motivates us.
We base our practice on the principles of compassion, dedication, and justice. As a team, we are always working to grow and become better advocates for our clients. Putting your physical well-being in the hands of a medical team only to be seriously hurt can affect your ability to trust. In providing a steady hand, clear communication, and quality legal representation, we aim to help victims of medical malpractice regain some of the trust they’ve lost along the way.
Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Unfortunately, many things could go wrong during the administration of medical care. Though physicians and staff undergo extensive training, issues arise. The following are some common incidents that cause serious injuries to patients:
- Failure to Diagnose or Misdiagnosis — Failure to detect or diagnose a life-threatening illness could cost a patient their life.
- Anesthesia Errors — When preparing a patient for surgery, an anesthesiologist must administer medication suitable for a patient’s body composition. Improper levels of anesthesia can be ineffective or fatal.
- Surgical Errors — Operations are inherently higher risk than outpatient medical procedures. If a surgeon misuses a tool, operates on the wrong side of the body, or doesn’t properly prepare, the consequences could be fatal.
- Birth Injuries — During birth and delivery, infants are incredibly vulnerable. Misuse of medical tools, such as forceps, can cause serious cognitive and developmental issues.
- Medication Errors — Failure to properly account for patient allergies or miscommunication with a pharmacy could put patients in harm’s way.
To hold a hospital or medical team accountable for the damage they have caused, you must prove that the doctor was negligent in providing care and that this negligence was ultimately the reason for your injury. The following must be demonstrated:
- The medical staff owed the patient a duty of care
- This duty was breached
- The breach caused an injury
- The injury resulted in harm to the patient
When holding a medical team responsible for injuries, you can collect financial damages when you establish that the losses endured because of the injury. These losses include economic losses, such as out-of-pocket expenses and lost wages, and noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can review your case to determine damages in your case.
Texas Medical Malpractice Suits
Though medical innovation and the quality of health care improves each year, conditions for injured patients aren’t necessarily as sterling. Over the last 15 years, patients’ ability to hold negligent providers legally accountable has diminished.
In 2003, the Texas Legislature passed a tort-reform bill that offered comprehensive protections to medical institutions over patients. The laws passed by the legislature, and affirmed by the Texas Supreme Court, severely and unreasonably limit the amount of money an injured patient may recover. Further, patients and their lawyers must comply with strict requirements for filing a lawsuit that, if not properly followed, result in dismissal of lawsuits. It takes substantial time and money for lawyers and experts to review the medical records and comply with the law. We recommend that patients not wait until it is too late for us to review and analyze their medical records. Texas has a very strict two-year statute of limitations. Failure to timely file suit means that an injured patient cannot recover for his or her losses caused by negligent hospitals and medical professionals.
In order to ensure that they receive the best settlement possible, patients in Texas who have been hurt by medical negligence should enlist the services of a lawyer.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Malpractice
Following are some answers to some of the most common medical malpractice questions. If you have additional questions about your own case, we’re available to discuss them in a free consultation when you call (713) 697-5100.
Let a Texas Medical Malpractice Lawyer at The Fass Law Firm Fight for You
The team at The Fass Law Firm understands how difficult it can be to entrust your case to a lawyer if you’ve been injured because of medical malpractice. By providing excellent care to our clients, we work to help them recover damages for a medical injury. If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Texas or New Mexico, we want to help you. Call us today at (713) 697-5100 or fill out an online contact form to schedule a free consultation with one of our medical malpractice lawyers.
