When medical professionals fail to provide the standard of care you deserve, the consequences can be devastating. Medical negligence in Laredo can result in severe injuries, mounting medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma that affects every aspect of your life.
At Davis & Davis, our Houston-based medical malpractice lawyers have nearly 70 years of combined experience fighting for victims of medical mistakes throughout Texas and nationwide. Our trial-tested legal team has handled more than 300 jury trials and remains dedicated to helping innocent victims of medical malpractice seek the full financial compensation allowed under Texas law.
What Types of Medical Malpractice Compensation Can You Recover in Texas?
Medical malpractice victims in Texas may recover economic damages including all past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity, as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life, though non-economic damages are capped at $250,000 per healthcare provider under Texas law.
Understanding medical malpractice laws and the compensation available can help you make informed decisions about your case. Our Laredo medical malpractice attorneys work to identify all potential sources of recovery to maximize your compensation.
Your medical malpractice claim may include compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Reduced earning capacity
- Past and future medical expenses
- Household out-of-pocket expenses
- Physical therapy
- Reconstructive surgery
- In-home rehabilitation
- Emergency medical treatment
- Change in lifestyle
- Loss of consortium
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Punitive damages (in cases involving gross negligence)
The insurance company representing the healthcare provider is not looking out for your best interests. Their objective is to settle for the minimum amount you will accept, which is why having skilled legal representation is crucial for protecting your rights.
How Do You Prove Negligence in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Proving medical negligence in Laredo requires demonstrating four essential legal elements through clear and convincing evidence. Our attorneys work with medical professionals to establish each component of your malpractice claim.
To establish liability in your medical malpractice lawsuit, you must prove:
- Someone owed you a duty of care
- This duty of care was breached
- This breach resulted in injuries or other negative consequences to your health
- You have faced economic damages due to these negative consequences
Texas law requires filing a medical malpractice lawsuit within two years from the date of the medical malpractice injury or wrongful death. This strict statute of limitations makes it essential to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after discovering the malpractice.
What Are the Steps to Take After a Medical Malpractice Occurrence?
Taking the right steps immediately after discovering medical negligence can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation. Your actions in the days and weeks following the occurrence can strengthen or weaken your legal claim.
Essential steps to protect your medical malpractice case include:
- Seek medical attention from another provider you trust
- Follow your provider’s recommendations for treatment and care at home
- Go to all follow-up appointments and treatments
- Avoid discussing your claim with others, including friends and family
- Speak with an attorney before accepting any settlement from insurance or other parties
- Share as little information as possible while talking with any insurance companies
- Retain legal support from a medical malpractice lawyer as soon as possible
- Document all medical expenses, lost wages, and impacts on your daily life
- Request copies of all medical records from the healthcare provider involved
How Can a Laredo Medical Malpractice Lawyer Help?
When you work with Davis & Davis, you benefit from our extensive knowledge of medical malpractice law and our proven track record in the courtroom. Our trial-tested legal team has the resources and determination to take on complex medical malpractice cases throughout Texas.
Our medical malpractice attorneys in Laredo can help by:
- Conducting an independent investigation
- Working with medical professionals
- Negotiating with every party to recover a satisfactory settlement
- Preparing your case for court
- Collecting evidence to prove liability
- Consulting with professionals to determine the full scope of your damages
- Assuring all documents are filed correctly and promptly
- Reviewing your damages to determine the total value of your claim
- Communicating with the other parties on your behalf
- Working with your healthcare providers to obtain any missing records
- Organizing and presenting the evidence to prove liability and damages
- Accessing research methods only available to legal professionals
- Providing extensive knowledge of the legal system and how to make it work for you
- Hiring high-quality independent medical experts at no upfront cost to you
Common Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle
Our exclusive focus on medical malpractice law means we have extensive knowledge handling various types of medical negligence cases including:
- Surgical errors and wrong-site surgeries
- Birth and labor injuries including cerebral palsy
- Hospital negligence and infections
- Medication errors and prescription mistakes
- Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis
- Anesthesia errors resulting in brain injuries
Fight for Complete Compensation and Outstanding Results With Davis & Davis
Medical malpractice cases require attorneys who are trial tested and proven, not just prepared to negotiate. At Davis & Davis, we have remained dedicated to fighting for victims of medical malpractice even after Texas implemented caps on recoverable damages in 2003, when many other firms abandoned these cases. Our commitment to our clients and our deep-rooted Christian faith drive us to seek justice for those harmed by medical negligence.
With nearly 70 years of combined experience and more than 300 jury trials, our Houston-based team regularly travels throughout Texas and nationwide to meet with clients and pursue their cases. We work on a contingent fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront legal fees or out-of-pocket expenses for our services or for the medical experts we employ. To schedule your free consultation and learn how we can help with your medical malpractice claim, complete our contact form.
