Dallas Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical malpractice can occur for a variety of reasons, including diagnosis, drug administration, health management, therapy, and follow-up. Below are some common medical errors leading to medical malpractice lawsuits:

With tens of millions of dollars recovered for clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, our advocates are well-versed in Texas law to pursue the maximum compensation you deserve. Common medical malpractice claims we handle include:

• Failure to diagnose: Failure to diagnose occurs when a provider misdiagnoses or fails to diagnose a patient, despite signs that are consistent with the patient having a certain illness. This can lead to delayed treatment, incorrect treatment, and other life-altering consequences for medical malpractice victims.
• Improper treatment: Even when a provider correctly diagnoses a patient, administering incorrect treatment that deviates from the standard of care can result in serious injuries and constitute a medical malpractice claim. Improper treatments can occur at any time while caring for a patient.
• Failure to warn of known risks: Under the informed consent doctrine, providers are required to warn patients of all reasonable risks and information that may influence the patient’s decision to consent to a proposed treatment. This includes informing the patient of safe, available alternatives, including the option of no treatment. If a provider fails to fully inform the patient of the risks and benefits of a treatment or procedure that results in harm, the patient may be entitled to damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Our medical malpractice attorneys also have extensive experience handling birth injuries, spinal cord injuries, defective hernia mesh, and more.

Medical errors happen all the time. However, merely sustaining an injury isn’t enough to collect damages in court. The medical error must meet specific criteria to warrant a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Because the plaintiff bears the burden of proof in medical malpractice claims, seeking sound counsel is imperative to recover fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.

To recover damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the healthcare professional is liable for their injuries. Determining liability can be complex, especially when large medical organizations and insurers are involved. Partnering with a qualified medical malpractice attorney is important to ensure you’re compensated fairly.

Our attorneys can help you establish liability in your medical malpractice claim by establishing these necessary elements:

1. Duty of Care: You must show that the provider owed you a duty of care by establishing the doctor-patient relationship.
2. Breach of Duty: You must prove that the negligent provider deviated from the standard of care that another provider would have provided in similar circumstances.
3. Causation: You must establish that the provider’s negligent action or inaction directly caused their injury.
4. Damages: Negligence in itself isn’t sufficient to recover compensation. Instead, you must demonstrate that you suffered actual harm (“damages”) as a result of the medical malpractice.

Medical errors can result in life-altering consequences for patients, leading to severe impacts on their quality of life and well-being. Regardless of the provider’s intent, it’s crucial to hold negligent healthcare professionals accountable for inflicting harm on innocent lives. At MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys, our lawyers are well-versed in the legal intricacies of medical malpractice lawsuits to accurately calculate and maximize the damages available to you.

Recoverable damages in medical malpractice lawsuits may include:

• Economic Damages: These compensate the victim for direct financial losses, such as hospital bills, medical expenses, treatment costs, prescription medications, lost earnings, current and future rehabilitation therapy, and reduced earning capacity.
• Non-Economic Damages: These compensate for indirect losses, such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and scarring and disfigurement.
• Punitive Damages: In some cases, the court may also award punitive damages. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant rather than compensate the victim.

If you were harmed by medical malpractice, it’s essential to take the following steps to pursue justice:

1. Case evaluation: First, it’s crucial to seek sound counsel from an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.
2. Collect evidence: Your lawyer can investigate your case and gather evidence to fortify your claim and establish liability, such as obtaining medical records and arranging expert testimonies.
3. File a medical malpractice claim: Your attorney can assist you with required forms and paperwork to ensure your claim is filed correctly and within the statute of limitations.
4. Settlement negotiations: Your lawyer can pursue a fair outcome in your case by protecting your rights and negotiating effectively on your behalf.
5. Trial: If a fair settlement isn’t reached, your lawyer can pursue justice by taking your case to trial and representing your best interests in litigation.