A previous post discussed a new federal law that was awaiting the President’s signature. Now that the law has been signed, active service members who receive treatment at military facilities will be able to file medical malpractice claims against those facilities in certain circumstances. As our previous post discussed, the…
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Heart attacks and strokes impact many families in the Houston area every year. In many, if not most, cases, heart attacks and strokes are just part of life, even for those who are younger and who have maintained a healthy lifestyle. Some good news about heart attacks and strokes is…
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The average age of the population has risen in recent years, and as people age, they become more susceptible to illnesses that could put their lives in jeopardy. One of the health repercussions of this is the potential for contracting sepsis. If you have a loved one age 65 or…
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A single mother who was 29 at the time she gave birth will now at last be able to have her disabled child live with her in her home. Her dream is now possible because she was awarded a $50 million settled verdict against the hospital that delivered her baby…
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In reality, there is no such thing as a minor surgery. Whenever a Houston resident goes under the knife, he has to put a lot of trust in his doctors and other professionals to protect his health. A lot can go wrong in any surgery, from flagrant mistakes, like wrong…
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As many Houston residents may have experienced firsthand, one common trend in the world of modern medicine is the urgent care or walk-in medical clinic. These centers are attractive to patients since someone can go to them for medical care on weekends or after their doctor’s office has closed. At…
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