When medical negligence turns your world upside down, understanding what you might recover becomes critical. In Texas, medical malpractice settlements average between $250,000 and $500,000, though some cases exceed $1 million depending on the severity of the harm and the strength of the evidence. At Davis & Davis, we understand…
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Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a serious birth injury caused when an infant’s brain does not receive enough oxygen or blood flow before, during, or shortly after birth. This oxygen deprivation can result in permanent brain damage, lifelong disabilities, or even death. When medical professionals fail to monitor fetal distress,…
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When a medical error during pregnancy or delivery results in permanent harm to your child, the financial and emotional toll can be overwhelming. Texas law places strict limits on the compensation families can recover in birth injury cases, creating a complex legal landscape where understanding statutory caps becomes as critical…
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When you arrive at an emergency room in crisis, you place your life in the hands of medical professionals who make split-second decisions about your care. Triage nurses assess your condition and determine how quickly you need treatment, but what happens when they get it wrong? Delayed treatment, misdiagnosed symptoms,…
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When a doctor admits to making a mistake, you may feel a sense of relief that they’ve acknowledged what happened. However, a doctor’s admission of fault doesn’t automatically mean you can sue for medical malpractice. While their acknowledgment is significant, pursuing a legal claim requires you to meet specific legal…
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When healthcare providers fail to properly monitor a baby’s heart rate and oxygen levels during labor and delivery, the consequences can be devastating. Fetal monitoring negligence occurs when medical staff miss or ignore warning signs on the fetal heart monitor, failing to take action when a baby shows distress. The…
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