We put our health, safety, and very lives in the hands of doctors with the expectation that their oath to “do no harm” keeps us safe from the risk of emerging from a medical procedure or treatment with further injury or a worsened condition.
If you or a close family member suffered harm from a medical error or a medical provider’s negligence, call the medical malpractice lawyers in Dallas at GreeningLaw for experienced representation and prompt action in your case.
Why Choose GreeningLaw for Your Medical Malpractice Case?
All injuries are unexpected and upsetting, but when an injury is caused by a trusted medical provider, you may feel bewildered and overwhelmed. It’s hard to stand up to the medical community that rarely freely admits to errors. Instead, turn to GreeningLaw for experienced representation in your medical malpractice case. We offer the following advantages:
- A free confidential consultation and contingency-based payment so you pay nothing until after we recover your compensation
- Over 40 years of experience in Texas personal injury law with a strong history of success, including in complex medical malpractice claims
- Access to the best medical experts to help prove your case and determine the damages
- Compassionate representation from a Dallas personal injury team that believes in upholding the human dignity of every client while arguing assertively for the compensation they deserve
- A results-oriented approach that prepares every case as though for trial while seeking the highest possible settlement to avoid court when possible
You don’t have to stand alone against a medical provider or their powerful insurance company without experienced legal representation.
What Types of Medical Malpractice Occur In Dallas?
CDC evidence suggests that an estimated 250,000 people suffer medical malpractice injuries each year. A medical error has profound impacts on the injury victim and often their entire family. Common types of medical malpractice in Dallas and elsewhere include the following:
- Misdiagnosis
- Missed diagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Medication mistakes
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries
- Failure to treat
- Post-operative infection
- Anesthesia errors
- Inadequate aftercare or discharge instructions
- Failure to order tests
- Misinterpreting lab or test results
- Lack of informed consent
Not all adverse medical outcomes are the result of medical malpractice, but when a doctor or other healthcare provider’s medical mistake causes harm, and the patient experiences significant economic damages as well as physical injury or worsened medical condition as a direct result, they have a strong case for medical malpractice.
Proving Liability In Texas Medical Malpractice Cases
Most personal injury claims in Texas and throughout the U.S. center on the standard of “reasonable care” or the idea that we all owe a general duty to take reasonable actions to avoid causing injury to others. The standard for liability departs from this in a medical malpractice case. Instead, proving medical malpractice liability requires showing the following:
- First, that a doctor/patient relationship was in place at the time the injury occurred (for instance, if a doctor tells his complaining neighbor over a backyard fence to take an antacid for stomach pain and the neighbor is later diagnosed with stomach cancer, the doctor isn’t liable because no doctor/patient relationship existed)
- The medical provider owed a duty to treat the patient to the standard of care accepted by the medical community
- They breached this duty
- The patient suffered damages from the breach of duty
Common defendants in medical malpractice cases in Dallas include doctors, nurses, staff members, or the hospital or medical facility that employs the medical provider.
What to Do If You Suspect Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a serious and sometimes life-threatening situation. If you suspect you or a family member suffered from medical malpractice, it’s important to take action quickly. First, obtain a copy of your medical records or hospital records associated with the malpractice. Then, undergo a medical evaluation by a trusted provider. Carefully follow the trusted provider’s treatment recommendations. Save copies of all medical bills and receipts. Reach out to the experienced legal representatives at GreeningLaw to navigate your medical malpractice claim.
What Damages Can I Recover In My Dallas Medical Malpractice Case?
When medical malpractice worsens your outcome, it can have serious consequences, including causing permanent disability or a shortened lifespan. Even less serious injuries can quickly cause financial harm if they interfere with the injury victim’s ability to work. Common damages recovered in medical malpractice cases in Texas include:
- Medical expenses for additional treatment
- Lost earnings
- Lowered earning capacity due to disability
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Compensation for any other applicable damages such as loss of limb, the loss of an organ, loss of vision or hearing, scarring, disfigurement, or diminished quality of life
Tragically, some cases of medical malpractice end in a fatality. In this case, a Dallas wrongful death lawyer from GreeningLaw can help a close surviving family member recover compensation for their economic damages and emotional anguish.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice In Texas?
As a general rule, medical malpractice claims fall under the statute of limitations for personal injury claims. In Texas, this is two years from the date the incident occurred. The state makes exceptions or extends this time limit only under specific circumstances. For instance, if you didn’t discover the injury until some time later, the clock begins ticking on the date of the discovery. When medical malpractice occurs to a minor under the age of 12, the parents have until the child’s 14th birthday to file a claim.
It’s important to speak to your attorney about how the statute of limitations for medical malpractice impacts your claim. If your case doesn’t reach a settlement, your attorney must file the lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires if you wish to pursue compensation for your damages.
Contact the Dallas Medical Malpractice Lawyers at GreeningLaw
Medical malpractice claims require careful handling, including the testimony of medical experts to determine the type of malpractice that occurred, how the provider deviated from the standard of care, and the impact of the injury on the victim’s life, including their ability to work or perform routine daily tasks, or if the malpractice caused shortened life-expectiancy—such as a delayed cancer diagnosis. Call GreeningLaw today so we can begin strategizing the best way forward to obtaining the compensation and sense of financial accountability and justice you deserve. (972) 934-8900