Although many new parents have a name picked out for their baby from before their baby was born, some parents in the Houston area wait to see what they're having before picking out a name. That means that there are lots of babies in the hospital who don't have a name...
Month: September 2015
What is informed consent and how could it be medical negligence?
Many times when a Houston resident needs a medical procedure done they are required to give their informed consent or else it may be considered medical negligence. So what is informed consent and what does it mean? Informed consent is a critical part of any medical...
3 Things Texans Should Know About Wernicke’s Disease
At Davis & Davis, we represent people throughout Texas who have been injured because of medical malpractice, and we'd like to take some time here to highlight a growing concern in the medical field: Wernicke encephalopathy. To understand this life-altering...
Man receives millions after a failure to diagnose his ulcer
When a Houston resident goes to the doctor with a medical complaint, they assume their doctor will be able to figure out what is wrong with them. Most of the time doctors diagnose the correct ailment and are able to provide a treatment plan that works. But...
Brain hypoxia can cause permanent disability
Many Houston residents know someone who has been affected by a brain injury. Brain injuries often are serious and can causing a lifetime of complications. Brain hypoxia is one brain injury that can be very serious and may cause permanent damage to the brain. Brain...
